Technically, You Started It
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3.5
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Lana Wood Johnson
A hilarious, snarky, and utterly addicting #ownvoices debut that explores friendship, sexual orientation, mental health, and falling in love (even if things might be falling apart around you).When a guy named Martin Nathaniel Munroe II texts you, it should be obvious who you're talking to. Except there's two of them (it's a long story), and Haley thinks she's talking to the one she doesn't hate.A question about a class project rapidly evolves into an all-consuming conversation. Haley finds that Martin is actually willing to listen to her weird facts and unusual obsessions, and Martin feels like Haley is the first person to really see who he is. Haley and Martin might be too awkward to hang out in real life, but over text, they're becoming addicted to each other.There's just one problem: Haley doesn't know who Martin is. And Martin doesn't know that Haley doesn't know. But they better figure it out fast before their meet-cute becomes an epic meet-disaster . . .
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Author
Lana Wood Johnson
Pages
384
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published Date
2019-06-25
ISBN
1338335480 9781338335484
Ratings
Google: 5
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"There are some things I liked about this book and about equally as much that rubbed me the wrong way/I didn't connect with, but the oddest one is definitely how they're constantly talking about popping Tylenol to stop being sad? I'm sure there's some sort of scientific basis for this but that can't be a healthy habit to start, can it?<br/><br/>That aside, this book was fiine, but definitely my least favourite read of the year so far. I think the format was just not for me: I felt really detached from the plot the whole time. And they really did use way too much punctuation to convince me they were texting.<br/><br/>*This book contains bisexual and demisexual representation, which I appreciate.*"
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Emily
"You should! it's a really good book that I find to have realistic situations and realistic expectations!"
Ari
"Loving the banter and convos in this! But I’m still confused about who’s who. I mean the cousin thing is seriously confusing. Can she not tell the difference between one and the other? Are they identical? The way they describe it doesn’t make sense but maybe that’s because I wasn’t really paying as much attention as it deserved."
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Carrot
"Oh my gosh. Read this now!! I am in love with this book. It was so cute. Haley and Martin have known each other for a long time but have never really talked. Martin gets a hold of Haley through text, and they develop a deep bond that surprises them both. This was adorable and I will be reading it again!! I read it in one sitting. 100% would recommend to teenagers, or anyone, who needs a cute stand alone to get them out of a reading slump, or just something with a happy ending. "
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