A review by amy_s
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was really sweet. Obviously not the sort of thing to read if you’re looking to be inspired or moved by phenomenal writing- but it still made me feel satisfied nonetheless. I really like how the main character, Laura Jean Song, is written specifically. I find that in YA novels with strong female protagonists they tend to be the kind who disassociate from femininity, and liking boys. Laura Jean’s still strong-willed, passionate and multi-faceted as I believe women should be written, but she was still a sweet, feminine teenage girl. She also acted her age, which is not often the case nowadays. It was nice to see, and I think a lot of girls will see themselves in her. A wonderful summer read.