Flipped

Summary: Juli Baker flipped the first time she saw Bryce Loski. Bryce ran the other way the first time he saw her. This is the pattern their lives have followed, from first grade till eighth grade, when Juli starts to realize Bryce might not be all that. But as Juli is drifting away, Bryce begins to see just how amazing Juli really is. As they navigate crushes, comedy, and middle school, these two teens learn an even more important lesson: to look deeper, beyond just what meets the eye.

My Takeaway: This is a beautiful, hilarious story about two teens navigating crushes and life lessons, but you might want to be aware that this book has themes of the hardships that come with a mentally handicapped family member.

My Review: THIS BOOK WAS AMAZINGGGG!! It’s funny, swoony, deep…what more can you ask for??!! I enjoy most books, but stories that dig deeper always hit harder. The author wrote a hilarious romantic comedy about two eighth graders, while still making you think, which I loved. I related to Juli in many ways, and I know exactly how she felt up in that sycamore tree. I honestly never disliked Bryce; I got very exasperated with him, but I loved his character arc. Getting to see events through both their eyes was great, and I thought it was funny being able to get a middle school boy’s thoughts on romance! Overall, a delightful, wholesome read that warmed my heart. On a side note, the movie adaption was great and spot on! I definitely recommend after reading the book!

Romance: Heavy, romantic thoughts, near kiss, talk of crushes.

Nudity: None.

Language: Light leaning towards mild, occasional use of a*s, h*ll, and sh*t, and derogatory terms such a retard/retarded (not put in a favorable light).

Alcohol/drugs/smoking: Light, mention of selling drugs, mentions of drinking.

Violence: None.

Darkness: Light, Juli loses something very special to her, her uncle is mentally handicapped, so the family deals with hardship and prejudice there.

Bad Messages: None.

Good Messages: Looking beneath the surface, familial love, friendship, and perseverance.

Stars: 5