Started out so good and clean but then used more and more language as the book progressed. ( )

* I got this book for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*

Overall I loved the concept of this novel so much. As book lover and someone involved in the world of books, reviews and supporting books that part of the book I adored. I thought that part was so true to my own life and really loved that part of the book. I also really loved the used of emailing and social media as a source of friendship and communication. I also really liked how Marisa explored how her main character tackled anxiety. I thought this book was super fast pace read. It is def a book I would re-read again in the future. I loved how this book also talked about the book industry in a honest way. I thought some elements of the books were not wrapped up nicely as I would like and also thought this book had some predicable moments but overall I loved this read. If you are booklover, this might be the perfect read for you and the romance was so cute overall but online and off!! ( )

* I got this book for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*

Overall I loved the concept of this novel so much. As book lover and someone involved in the world of books, reviews and supporting books that part of the book I adored. I thought that part was so true to my own life and really loved that part of the book. I also really loved the used of emailing and social media as a source of friendship and communication. I also really liked how Marisa explored how her main character tackled anxiety. I thought this book was super fast pace read. It is def a book I would re-read again in the future. I loved how this book also talked about the book industry in a honest way. I thought some elements of the books were not wrapped up nicely as I would like and also thought this book had some predicable moments but overall I loved this read. If you are booklover, this might be the perfect read for you and the romance was so cute overall but online and off!! ( )

Very between three and four here. I really enjoyed this, but I don't expect that I'll remember it in a week.

I think this book reminded me sometimes I actually am an adult. I remember the days of finding dancing weird and scary, but now I join in. I guess I used to have an internet alter ego, now I'm just me more dramatically. I'm really glad I didn't have email on my phone during my college applications. Or maybe I did but they all still came by paper back then? The job plotline is totally obviously a plot helper and that made me roll my eyes.

Also how the EF can they immediately know where they're going upon receiving acceptance letters??? Um, financial aid, people. NYU is expensive. It really annoys me that there was no mention of financial aid. It is entirely unrealistic to think that everyone reading this would think "oh yeah financial aid won't matter NYU is just $260k of my life" or whatever absurd amount it is now. Yes, I am still salty about my first choice college not giving me any financial aid. ( )

CW: Dealing with the death of a loved one, mental health - anxiety, confusion over sexuality.

Reading advice: You will want to eat cupcakes so be prepared by making/buying them in advance.

A good edit would have made this a better read for me as it felt really drawn out. The secret identity story went on for an unrealistically and frustratingly long time and my annoyance levels were off the charts. This meant that I didn't really feel invested in any of the characters or who ended up together. It's a shame because I liked the premise. I mean cupcakes and book blogging are an amazing combination.

Lastly, I know a lot of people have been commenting on this in previous reviews so I'll just say YA fiction is for whoever wants to read it. ( )