This books combines many themes in current YA literature, namely rape, bullying, teenage pregnancy, body image, online harrassment and dating with different cultural/religious backgrounds. I feel this book is often over the top with too many issues and not much in depth. I was often wondering about the time and the setting it was written in.
In the end I think it is a good read for teens struggeling with these issues, as it emphasises the need to talk about problems with people that can be trusted.

I enjoyed this, fast paced read, very relevant today. There’s a lot going on which feels a bit too much, but doesn’t take much from he enjoyment of the book. Sa at times and a good message for ya community for shaming, social media use etc

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Excellent read
Very interesting- intriguing storyline
Certainly it sends out a life lesson to each young adult reader without being too heavy handed with the message that it’s trying to give out.
Thank you to both NetGalley and HQ Young Adult for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest unbiased review

I received an advanced review copy of this boom in exchange for an honest review.

I had high hopes for this book, the subjects that it touches on seem like the sort of things that need to be touched on more often. My biggest issue was it seemed to me that there was too many storylines crammed in, for example, there was a plot line with Sophia that could have had a lot more depth, it was set up from the very beginning to seem like this was going to be a huge part of her character, but it was a secondary storyline. The subjects that are touched on are all huge, especially in the “slut-shaming” and bully culture we have today, especially with social media.

I just felt as if the author was trying to fit too much drama into the book. Not that the book wasn’t enjoyable, but I felt like if the plot lines had been pared down and she focused on one issue for each girl, and how that girls issue affected the other girls the story wouldn’t feel as, I want to call it almost cluttered.

In general, I liked the characters, I did feel as if the writing style was a bit immature, I suppose that comes from the diary entry style of writing (mentioning the vegan pot noodle for me was a bit out of left field and a why is that there moment).
I’m Scottish myself, so I always get excited when I see places I recognise in books, it doesn’t happen nearly enough.

Overall, I enjoyed it, it highlights some very real issues.
3/5 stars

Oh this book was so good. I read it in a day at the weekend. So topical and very very sad. I would recommend it to everyone.

This book was enjoyable to read, and has some important messages that teen readers especially could benefit from.

I thought the characters came across well. The book focuses on four girls, each with their own issues surrounding how they are treated when it comes to their reputation and boys. When each character shows their perspective, you see a unique personality for each girl and it shows how differently they react to bullying and shaming towards themselves and the other girls.
The boys in this book were also written well. You had Steve, who did terrible things, Aiden who was a complete gentleman, and Rhys who is kind but unintentionally puts a target on another girl's back because of a jealous ex. None of them were the stereotypical 'arrogant jock' who doesn't try to redeem himself, which was a nice change from a lot of YA.

I thought the story was paced well, and the story easily kept my interest.. But while i enjoyed this book, i would say there are a couple of things that i questioned.
Firstly, girl's concerns and fears felt very real and understandable as a reader, so the scene involving the family-planning clinic made me sceptical as to why the staff there might come across as a little judgemental at first. Many teens are scared of going to these places, and for teen readers this might encourage any nervous or reluctant feelings to go there for advice or care.
Secondly, While i understand one of the boys in the book was supposed to be seen as trying to redeem himself, he seems to be accepted at the end which had me a little disbelieving. While the book states he can also be kind, and his actions imply he's sorry for what he did, it seemed like he was more forgiven a little quickly - though that could be because i'm the type to keep a grudge.

This was an interesting story and it has some important messages which everyone could use. Talk about your problems, don't carry them alone let them build up. If you're not comfortable doing something, stand your ground. Be careful who you share private things with. Don't be a part of a culture that hurts other people.

Overall, this is a good book that i would recommend to anyone looking for a teen fiction story that doesn't get too heavy.

I received an arc of this book via netgalley in return for an honest review.

This novel is from the perspective of several young girls going through high school. They are all involved in some kind of public shaming- whether they're behind it or its happening to them. I appreciate what the book is trying to do, emphasise that what is happening with smart phones these days is not normal and you need to take a stand against it. I also found there was a bit of an anti-family planning slant from the author as one of the girls visits a clinic and isn't treated particularly well which in some ways I feel is irresponsible because of the age group the novel is aimed at and it might put people off sexual health clinics. It wasn't a bad read as such but it was trying to achieve too much at once and it didn't come off particularly well.