Once again, I'm weak for Becky Albertalli's books. After reading "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" and being totally in love with it, "Leah on the Offbeat" was a must-read for me. I pre-ordered it on March 26th--the day I finished the first book--and spent nearly a month obessesing over the day it would arrive.
When it arrived two days ago, I dove in immediately. From the beginning, I was hooked. Leah is a character who really takes nothing from anyone and is totally aware of who she is, bisexuality and all--except for one thing: is she falling for the girl she never thought she would even LIKE? With college nearing and prom on her brain, Leah is completely confused about who she likes and who she doesn't like, and this is very relatable for any teenager.
Leah on the Offbeat will take you through a wild ride with Simon Spier's best friend, Leah Burke, a high school senior who is not yet out to her friends but is also unmistakably and painfully falling head over heels for one of them.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Unlike other LGBT books, this is so much easier to digest as opposed to darker, heavier plots and characters. It's a lot more relatable, in a way that really makes your heart clench and your head just want more. It is a must-read for everyone, especially LGBT teens and young adults like myself.
Once I started, I could not put it down, and that's really saying a lot. It's the perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious and just brutally honest, and the way it's written just makes you want to read beginning to end with no break.
Leah is a very sarcastic and witty character, and her classic deadpan lines are spot-on and make you giggle a little, and her point of view makes you see things in an entirely different light. She's quirky and uses every reference to fanfiction and fan art each chance she gets, and that's not something you often read in a book. It's definitely unique, unafraid of telling the story of a realistic teenager, even mentioning body image and the need to feel beautiful in your own skin, and those awkward moments and kisses everyone regrets.
I actually shed a few tears towards the middle and end. It's definitely an emotional roller coaster, especially when you can just feel Leah's pain and anguish as she realizes she's falling madly for someone who may not even like her back, and quite frankly, Leah is not too thrilled that she's falling hard, either. I was a mess when I closed it for the last time (maybe not the TECHNICAL last time).
Becky Albertalli has done it once again. She's written a masterpiece that will stick with many of us readers. Well done, Albertalli. You've won us over again.
Please read Leah on the Offbeat. It's an experience worth having. Even if this isn't your sort of thing. You just might be in for a huge surprise.
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Once again, I'm weak for Becky Albertalli's books. After reading "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" and being totally in love with it, "Leah on the Offbeat" was a must-read for me. I pre-ordered it on March 26th--the day I finished the first book--and spent nearly a month obessesing over the day it would arrive.When it arrived two days ago, I dove in immediately. From the beginning, I was hooked. Leah is a character who really takes nothing from anyone and is totally aware of who she is, bisexuality and all--except for one thing: is she falling for the girl she never thought she would even LIKE? With college nearing and prom on her brain, Leah is completely confused about who she likes and who she doesn't like, and this is very relatable for any teenager.Leah on the Offbeat will take you through a wild ride with Simon Spier's best friend, Leah Burke, a high school senior who is not yet out to her friends but is also unmistakably and painfully falling head over heels for one of them.This is one of the best books I have ever read. Unlike other LGBT books, this is so much easier to digest as opposed to darker, heavier plots and characters. It's a lot more relatable, in a way that really makes your heart clench and your head just want more. It is a must-read for everyone, especially LGBT teens and young adults like myself.Once I started, I could not put it down, and that's really saying a lot. It's the perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious and just brutally honest, and the way it's written just makes you want to read beginning to end with no break.Leah is a very sarcastic and witty character, and her classic deadpan lines are spot-on and make you giggle a little, and her point of view makes you see things in an entirely different light. She's quirky and uses every reference to fanfiction and fan art each chance she gets, and that's not something you often read in a book. It's definitely unique, unafraid of telling the story of a realistic teenager, even mentioning body image and the need to feel beautiful in your own skin, and those awkward moments and kisses everyone regrets.I actually shed a few tears towards the middle and end. It's definitely an emotional roller coaster, especially when you can just feel Leah's pain and anguish as she realizes she's falling madly for someone who may not even like her back, and quite frankly, Leah is not too thrilled that she's falling hard, either. I was a mess when I closed it for the last time (maybe not the TECHNICAL last time).Becky Albertalli has done it once again. She's written a masterpiece that will stick with many of us readers. Well done, Albertalli. You've won us over again.Please read Leah on the Offbeat. It's an experience worth having. Even if this isn't your sort of thing. You just might be in for a huge surprise.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018
Once again, I'm weak for Becky Albertalli's books. After reading "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" and being totally in love with it, "Leah on the Offbeat" was a must-read for me. I pre-ordered it on March 26th--the day I finished the first book--and spent nearly a month obessesing over the day it would arrive.
When it arrived two days ago, I dove in immediately. From the beginning, I was hooked. Leah is a character who really takes nothing from anyone and is totally aware of who she is, bisexuality and all--except for one thing: is she falling for the girl she never thought she would even LIKE? With college nearing and prom on her brain, Leah is completely confused about who she likes and who she doesn't like, and this is very relatable for any teenager.
Leah on the Offbeat will take you through a wild ride with Simon Spier's best friend, Leah Burke, a high school senior who is not yet out to her friends but is also unmistakably and painfully falling head over heels for one of them.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Unlike other LGBT books, this is so much easier to digest as opposed to darker, heavier plots and characters. It's a lot more relatable, in a way that really makes your heart clench and your head just want more. It is a must-read for everyone, especially LGBT teens and young adults like myself.
Once I started, I could not put it down, and that's really saying a lot. It's the perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious and just brutally honest, and the way it's written just makes you want to read beginning to end with no break.
Leah is a very sarcastic and witty character, and her classic deadpan lines are spot-on and make you giggle a little, and her point of view makes you see things in an entirely different light. She's quirky and uses every reference to fanfiction and fan art each chance she gets, and that's not something you often read in a book. It's definitely unique, unafraid of telling the story of a realistic teenager, even mentioning body image and the need to feel beautiful in your own skin, and those awkward moments and kisses everyone regrets.
I actually shed a few tears towards the middle and end. It's definitely an emotional roller coaster, especially when you can just feel Leah's pain and anguish as she realizes she's falling madly for someone who may not even like her back, and quite frankly, Leah is not too thrilled that she's falling hard, either. I was a mess when I closed it for the last time (maybe not the TECHNICAL last time).
Becky Albertalli has done it once again. She's written a masterpiece that will stick with many of us readers. Well done, Albertalli. You've won us over again.
Please read Leah on the Offbeat. It's an experience worth having. Even if this isn't your sort of thing. You just might be in for a huge surprise.
When it arrived two days ago, I dove in immediately. From the beginning, I was hooked. Leah is a character who really takes nothing from anyone and is totally aware of who she is, bisexuality and all--except for one thing: is she falling for the girl she never thought she would even LIKE? With college nearing and prom on her brain, Leah is completely confused about who she likes and who she doesn't like, and this is very relatable for any teenager.
Leah on the Offbeat will take you through a wild ride with Simon Spier's best friend, Leah Burke, a high school senior who is not yet out to her friends but is also unmistakably and painfully falling head over heels for one of them.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Unlike other LGBT books, this is so much easier to digest as opposed to darker, heavier plots and characters. It's a lot more relatable, in a way that really makes your heart clench and your head just want more. It is a must-read for everyone, especially LGBT teens and young adults like myself.
Once I started, I could not put it down, and that's really saying a lot. It's the perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious and just brutally honest, and the way it's written just makes you want to read beginning to end with no break.
Leah is a very sarcastic and witty character, and her classic deadpan lines are spot-on and make you giggle a little, and her point of view makes you see things in an entirely different light. She's quirky and uses every reference to fanfiction and fan art each chance she gets, and that's not something you often read in a book. It's definitely unique, unafraid of telling the story of a realistic teenager, even mentioning body image and the need to feel beautiful in your own skin, and those awkward moments and kisses everyone regrets.
I actually shed a few tears towards the middle and end. It's definitely an emotional roller coaster, especially when you can just feel Leah's pain and anguish as she realizes she's falling madly for someone who may not even like her back, and quite frankly, Leah is not too thrilled that she's falling hard, either. I was a mess when I closed it for the last time (maybe not the TECHNICAL last time).
Becky Albertalli has done it once again. She's written a masterpiece that will stick with many of us readers. Well done, Albertalli. You've won us over again.
Please read Leah on the Offbeat. It's an experience worth having. Even if this isn't your sort of thing. You just might be in for a huge surprise.
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