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lils πœ—πœšβ‹†'s avatar

i loved this book! i’d never felt so seen as I had in phoebe! definitely a new comfort read 🩷

lils πœ—πœšβ‹†'s avatar

omg good luck girl!!! embrace your inner phoebe (and nora stephen’s from book lovers bc she’s a baddass) and have the best time!!

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

oh my goodness sameeeee! I feel like there’s nothing like it out there right now and I am just sooo grateful for the anxious girl representation! literally going on a date sunday and thinking of Phoebe to keep me strong lolol

allyβ‹†Λšκ©œο½‘β‹†'s avatar

i loved this and phoebe berman!!! it’s such a refreshing incredible read that we all need in our life 🩷

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

ugh absolutely agree! thank you for being here and reading my words! :')

Cat's avatar

I just finished this and immediately came here bc I knew you'd written a piece on it - agree with all your takes!! very excited for the movie (didn't know this was a thing) but Joe Keery is a MUST. It was all just so lovely and toe wiggly and happy and I think it was 100% a book we all needed.

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

Joe Keery is ALWAYS a must. toe wiggly is the best way to describe it!! bring back toe wiggling!!!!

Aaliyah πŸ§˜πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ's avatar

I loved this book sm I'm so glad to see a review of it!! It felt so real and genuine and I'm excited for the adaptation it's getting--I think it'll shine on screen and bring back some peak 2000s romcom feels. I got the twist spoiled when I was like halfway through which really tarnished the ending for me unfortunately, but I still adored it anyway

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

NOOO the big twist is like the whole experience! i actually gasped and then cackled when i read it. i can't wait to see it on the big screen!! hopefully the casting lives up to the hype in my head (plz Joe Keery PLZ!!)

Aaliyah πŸ§˜πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ's avatar

Ooooo he would be so good!!! I accidentally pictured Matthew as Matthew Daddario the whole time … probably because of the name LOL

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

i actually pictured Matthew as David Corenswet for some reason and Jonathan as Joe Keery! i feel like the possibilities are endless for the leading men tho, i hope she gets a great cast bc she deserves it!!

Aaliyah πŸ§˜πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ's avatar

Oh I adore David Corenswet, would love that. Phoebe is probably who’ll be the most difficult to cast !!!

Karolina Kot | Of Her Own's avatar

Alexia this was SO GOOD and honestly I love Brooke already after what you've shared and I haven't even read her work yet. I am totally inspired to go read the book now πŸ₯Ή It all sounds totally up my street!!

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

Karolina!! thank you so so much for reading in the first place and for enjoying my words enough to be influenced to read the book. I honestly think everyone could love something about the book β€”Β so excited to hear what you think! a perf summer read <3

lily's avatar

i haven't read it yet or really even heard of it. but after reading this article, i ordered a copy!!

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

omg lily thank you so much for reading and commenting! it means so much that you trust my opinion enough to read it now, i feel like an influencer hehehe <3

maddie sikorski's avatar

Love love loved the book (esp as a crossword lover, too)

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

omg yes those scenes were just so precioussss MY DREAM

daelyn's avatar

YES!! and i’m so excited for the movie!!!

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

you are the FIRST person i’m running to when they announce that cast !!!

LD's avatar

YUPPP

Em's avatar

OK, this just moved this book way up on my to read list!!!

alexia πŸ’Œ's avatar

YES you have to read ASAP!!! such amazing vibes for a poolside read πŸ’ž