Anna B. (laik) reviewed The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend (Hamilton High, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Unexpected. And I really enjoyed it.
Yes, as another reviewer noted, they are high schoolers who act more like young adults. But have you seen today's highschoolers? They ARE young adults. The expected sexual moralizing we're used to seeing in mom-vetted books is not prevalent, but the characters are real, they have depth, and petty arguments and fierce loyalties.
Loved it.
(kinda hate the cover)
Yes, as another reviewer noted, they are high schoolers who act more like young adults. But have you seen today's highschoolers? They ARE young adults. The expected sexual moralizing we're used to seeing in mom-vetted books is not prevalent, but the characters are real, they have depth, and petty arguments and fierce loyalties.
Loved it.
(kinda hate the cover)
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend (Hamilton High, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com
Seventeen-year-old Bianca is loyal, cynical, and the uglier one, in her opinion, of her friends.
When a jerk at school named Wesley tries to flirt and get the attention of her, she at first ignores him, due in part to his nickname for her: DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Plus, things at home start getting rough with her parents' divorce.
During a particularly low point in her life, she has sex with Wesley and starts an enemies-with-benefits relationship. Until it all goes bad and she starts falling for him!
Will Wesley return her feelings, or will Bianca get horribly burned by love?
Although the characters are slightly one-sided and there's a lot of swearing, sexual references, and mature content, the author creates a main character who is relatable and easy to sympathize with. The friend characters are likable and true to their characters throughout the book. The issues in the book are the same that many have faced and well-dealt with.
Those who can look past the language and sexual content will enjoy how well the author seems to have captured the heart of adolescence and coming of the age of adulthood. Readers who like romance, friendships, and realistic fiction will enjoy reading THE DUFF.
Seventeen-year-old Bianca is loyal, cynical, and the uglier one, in her opinion, of her friends.
When a jerk at school named Wesley tries to flirt and get the attention of her, she at first ignores him, due in part to his nickname for her: DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Plus, things at home start getting rough with her parents' divorce.
During a particularly low point in her life, she has sex with Wesley and starts an enemies-with-benefits relationship. Until it all goes bad and she starts falling for him!
Will Wesley return her feelings, or will Bianca get horribly burned by love?
Although the characters are slightly one-sided and there's a lot of swearing, sexual references, and mature content, the author creates a main character who is relatable and easy to sympathize with. The friend characters are likable and true to their characters throughout the book. The issues in the book are the same that many have faced and well-dealt with.
Those who can look past the language and sexual content will enjoy how well the author seems to have captured the heart of adolescence and coming of the age of adulthood. Readers who like romance, friendships, and realistic fiction will enjoy reading THE DUFF.
Emi E. (wickedfae13) reviewed The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend (Hamilton High, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
The DUFF is a story we are all familiar with in some way. It's a story of growing up, accepting who you are, and becoming better for it. The story is a little dark in places, touching in others, and sometimes just frustrating. It was an excellent read and I can't wait to get my hands on more books by this author.
The book draws you in from the beginning. I literally couldn't put the book down! At first I was furious with with the main boy character (Wesley), but as the story unfolds he became very likable. Bianca takes us into the world of what it's like to not be supermodel beautiful and as the throughout the book, she grows to accept that fact and embrace who she really is. Definitely a book I would recommend!
Barbara S. (barbelaine1) reviewed The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend (Hamilton High, Bk 1) on + 47 more book reviews
Not quite a YA book I'd recommend. The author tried to make us believe these were high school kids, but the situations presented were more like college dilemmas than HS problems. A lot of swearing, alot. A lot of focus on sex. Not impressed (and I am not a prude).
