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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Cringey dialogue. Characters annoyed me. But if you want something mostly light and a little enjoyable, then go ahead. I think those who have read The Duff would enjoy this more than I did due to the "cameos".
Lying Out Loud is the companion/follow up novel to The Duff. It was a funny, light-hearted read. Sonny is a likeable character, with Amy Rush, as her best friend. Amy Rush is Wesley Rush’s little sister. Wesley is one of the key characters in the DUFF.
I really liked how this book had characters who had their own set of problems to keep things interesting. I enjoyed reading about how Ryder, despite his “hipster” ego, had deeper problems. He really had a lot of things going for him that were good. His character was one that truly didn’t meet the eye.
I also felt sorry for Sonny. She clearly had no security in relationships. Her family unit was very dysfunctional, which led to her lying to everyone she cared about. Lying—even a white lie--- is never healthy. Constant lying, though? Not good. I did like how Sonny tried to make ends meet and repay the Rush family for their gratitude. It showed that she was capable of trying to do good, despite the mess she created for herself and for those that she cared deeply about.
In conclusion, I didn’t care about this book as much as I did the DUFF. It was okay, but just not as good. I did highly enjoy how Wesley and his girlfriend, Bianca made a comeback in this book. It was highly enjoyable to read about where they were, how they were doing, and what they were up to after graduating high school. I really think Kody Keplinger is a great author. I look forward to reading many more of her books. I really have mixed feelings about the possibility of another novel in this series, though. The Duff was great. This book was good. If there were to be a third, I’m just not sure how it would be. However, I think at this point, if there was, I would honestly read it just to see what it would be like. After all, she is a Kentucky author!
I really liked how this book had characters who had their own set of problems to keep things interesting. I enjoyed reading about how Ryder, despite his “hipster” ego, had deeper problems. He really had a lot of things going for him that were good. His character was one that truly didn’t meet the eye.
I also felt sorry for Sonny. She clearly had no security in relationships. Her family unit was very dysfunctional, which led to her lying to everyone she cared about. Lying—even a white lie--- is never healthy. Constant lying, though? Not good. I did like how Sonny tried to make ends meet and repay the Rush family for their gratitude. It showed that she was capable of trying to do good, despite the mess she created for herself and for those that she cared deeply about.
In conclusion, I didn’t care about this book as much as I did the DUFF. It was okay, but just not as good. I did highly enjoy how Wesley and his girlfriend, Bianca made a comeback in this book. It was highly enjoyable to read about where they were, how they were doing, and what they were up to after graduating high school. I really think Kody Keplinger is a great author. I look forward to reading many more of her books. I really have mixed feelings about the possibility of another novel in this series, though. The Duff was great. This book was good. If there were to be a third, I’m just not sure how it would be. However, I think at this point, if there was, I would honestly read it just to see what it would be like. After all, she is a Kentucky author!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I really enjoyed this book! I loved seeing all the cameos and I thought Sonny's sense of humor was great. But it really could have used just one more chapter. :)
Actual Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Actual Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Kody Keplinger je môj kryptonit, ale ako vážne?! Ak by nebolo pol jednej ráno a pár metrov odo mňa nespala spolubývajúca, asi by som vykríkla na celé Brno jedno veľké WTF??! Skoro ma trafil šľak, keď som namiesto 33. kapitoly, uvidela na ďalšej stránke nadpis Acknowledgments. (aka moje pocity po dočítaní, keď som dnes -včera- uprednostnila knihu a nie učebnicu anatómie)
I'm not sure if I can ever understand what all the hate is about over Sonny's character... I have a messy childhood and work with homeless youth and let me say... she felt quite believable to me... People who never felt it don't get what desperation, loneliness and feelings of absolute inadequacy to face your reality can make you do, or turn into.
Yes, she makes shittie shittie choices, and lying is bad... I'm not for it for sure, but I can remember fibbing a whole lot when things were too bleak to share, when faking it was really the only way to make it (and I say make it as in keeping on with staying alive part of life... ) and I can't even begin to imagine how I would have felt having to deal with what life gave Sonny... Of course at that point she was completely self centered and a shitty friend... tends to happen when you are in survival mode. It's also really hard too really let people in because then you have to feel everything...
I found some of the critics here to be difficult to read, and not on behalf of the book. I think people should be a bit careful about what they say about the characters sometimes it comes out pretty mean.
Anyway. Liked the book. Like the unsure, good but not too full of HEA ending . Kody Keplinger sure understand fucked up people's nature, for one so young. And a lot of the exchanges between Sonny and Rider made me smile. And I cried at one point. So overall, a good read.
Yes, she makes shittie shittie choices, and lying is bad... I'm not for it for sure, but I can remember fibbing a whole lot when things were too bleak to share, when faking it was really the only way to make it (and I say make it as in keeping on with staying alive part of life... ) and I can't even begin to imagine how I would have felt having to deal with what life gave Sonny... Of course at that point she was completely self centered and a shitty friend... tends to happen when you are in survival mode. It's also really hard too really let people in because then you have to feel everything...
I found some of the critics here to be difficult to read, and not on behalf of the book. I think people should be a bit careful about what they say about the characters sometimes it comes out pretty mean.
Anyway. Liked the book. Like the unsure, good but not too full of HEA ending . Kody Keplinger sure understand fucked up people's nature, for one so young. And a lot of the exchanges between Sonny and Rider made me smile. And I cried at one point. So overall, a good read.
I really love Kody Keplinger's work, and I really enjoyed this one as well.
Just not as good as it could have been, and I was kind of annoyed with Sonny a few times throughout the story.
So happy to see all of those cameos from her other book characters!
Just not as good as it could have been, and I was kind of annoyed with Sonny a few times throughout the story.
So happy to see all of those cameos from her other book characters!
I loved the importance of non-blood related family.