Cute. Review to come. ( )

It's more 3,5 stars rather than 4, but Goodreads doesn't allow half stars and I liked how Math was included in the book.

What I liked most where all the Math messages. At the end of each chapter, you can find a message written in Math. Some have the answer right there, with a comment by one of the characters. Others (just a few) don't have the answer, but you can solve them.

The one thing that I didn't like is that the difference between best friend and love interest wasn't really there. There wasn't anything in the book that showed that Ashley loved Brendan or that Brendan loved her. It wasn't instant sudden love, which was great, but I felt that there was something missing after I finished the book.

The plot was rather predictable, but I haven't read a high school romance where it wasn't, so I guess that this isn't that negative or even negative. Still, it was a light and entertaining book, perfect for those days when you want to read something that doesn't require a lot of thinking. ( )

Solving for Ex is a fun novel that will have your inner math geek out. Well, unless you’re like me and do not like anything Calculus related.

I think Ashley represents the typical teenage girl, and I love that she is so easy to relate to. I mean how many of us, at one time, didn’t have those confusing feelings when you like some one but they are completely oblivious. Brendan is definitely not seeing how much Ash likes him, even though pretty much everyone else gets it. I didn’t care for Sofia at all. She’s a serious pain in the butt, and doesn’t seem to get the hint. Vincent is tolerable. I never feel like I would be completely at ease with him.

The course of the book is over a period of a few months, but it doesn’t seem like it at all. You’re caught up in the whirlwind that is high school politics, and trying to figure out what you want. Also, some things are worth standing up for, you just have to know when it’s appropriate. I did absolutely love when Brendan and Ashely would get all crazy excited about solving math problems. It had me giggling.

If you’re wanting something that isn’t too heavy, but it funny, and sweet, you should definitely give Solving for Ex a try. ( )

Solving for Ex and I started off on a really nice note. I enjoyed that it stuck true to its maths theme throughout the whole story. I enjoyed that Ashley wasn’t just implied smart, but that we could actually see her being smart in math (the opposite of me, actually).

I liked that there were math jokes thrown in here and there. And despite everything, the romance between Vincent and Ashley was cute (until it wasn’t anymore, but more on that later).

Ashley’s character was developed pretty well, and I can definitely say her character grew throughout the novel. She starts off tolerable, turns completely annoying, and then matures somewhat by the end of the book (also, more on that later).

Everything in this book set up for me falling head over heels in love with a cute, romantic, contemporary YA novel.

I think that my problem with this book was ironically Ashley. I couldn’t really understand her at times. She said she was madly in love with Brendan, but didn’t know why.

"I was in love with Brendan because he was Brendan, and I was me, and we were perfect for each other."

I could understand that Brendan was a good friend to her and helped her get out of her mayor depression, but I felt like Ashley was more fixated on him that anything.

Also, Ashley’s attitude was really uncalled for. You’d think that since she’s a victim of bullying, she’d be more careful of being judgmental (since she knows how hard it is to be judged). But, she’s judgmental throughout the whole book! She would quickly make up her mind about a person, and start forming opinions on them (when she didn’t know them!).

I think other than Ashley’s personality; I couldn’t seem to understand Brendan at all. I wanted to see why it was that Ashley felt the way she did about Brendan, but I never felt like I got a glimpse of his personality to fall for him just like Ashley did.

Vincent & Ashley’s relationship was… special. I liked that Vincent was there. I liked how cute he was with Ashley. Only problem? It was too perfect. Vincent always knew what to say and what to do, which is why when this big plot twist occurs, you’re not really that surprised.

However, don’t let my review discourage you. I did enjoy myself a bit, and if you’re just looking for a cute and fluffy read, then you might enjoy this book. ( )

My review:

This book reminded of all the things I hated about high school. Boys were stupid and girls were mean! Through these typical high school elements a drama filled story is woven. Forced to move high schools because she is bullied, Ashley meets Brendan at her new school and he makes things almost bearable for her.

Ashely has a total crush on Brendan but doesn’t say anything and the new school year brings new students. Brendan (stupid boy) falls for the new “hot” girl Sofia (mean girl) and pretty much leaves Ashley in the dust. Ashley spends a majority of the book trying to get Brendan to see that Sofia is trouble. Sofia not only takes Ashley’s love but she even jeopardizes Ashley’s spot on the Mathletes team! If you are looking for drama, this book definitely has plenty.

I spent most of the book upset because of how stupid Brendan is and I just wished Ashley would have stood up for herself. I wasn’t overall that happy with the ending either but I will let you read it before I spoil all the goodies!

I think my high school students would love this book. It just didn’t work for me because I wanted Ashley to be ok without Brendan and that just was not happening. Maybe it’s because I see this in real life every day!


Student Review by Izzy

Usually I don’t read books like this but I really enjoyed this one. I thought the main character had a great personality and I really connected with her. I would have like to hear more about what happened at Ashley’s old school thought. The ending was amazing, I just loved how it ended! I would recommend this to my friends. It was a great read and something that I could definitely reread again for fun.

Original Review: http://thepassionatebookworms.com/solving-for-ex-by-leigh-ann-kopans-plus-studen...
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