Textrovert

(review is of the published version, not the Wattpad version)

Largely I enjoyed this...at first. I liked the fact the two found out about each other not just from their texts but from how their friends talked to them via text. It's a different side and gives context sometimes.

I liked that Keeley and Nicky were relatable friends, with understandable issues, the whole way through. I enjoyed the interaction between Keeley and her twin brother Zach.

What I ended up being less enthusiastic about was the almost Romeo & Juliet romance (which is nowhere mentioned in the blurb) and how...little empathy or forethought Keeley gives the entire situation. The school rivalry was pretty damn intense and she knew better than anyone so I was surprised she show more didn't plan for fall out better.

Also I didn't much care for Talon, but I freely admit that's partially because I'm biased against HS/College jocks from personal experience. So my opinion on him isn't reflected in my overall opinion of the book. He also wasn't as funny as Keeley seemed to find him, but he at least seemed to understand keeping their relationship a secret was a big problem. show less

*I received this book through a GoodReads Giveaway.*

This novel is pretty good for the author's first. I appreciated the idea of two teenagers getting their phones mixed up and the ensuing drama. If anything, it was the last few chapters I wasn't sure of. Talon is revealed to have shared revealing pictures of his former girlfriend (she moved out of town as a result) and Keeley has to decide if she will forgive him or not. I realize this is an issue more and more teenagers face, but my complicated adult feelings may be getting in the way of the book's relatively smooth resolution to this problem.

2019 - I didn't enjoy "Textrovert" quite as much as the first time. Even though I still thought the story was cute, the writing was immature and the characters were too old for Yr 8 Lit Circles. (3 stars)

2017 - Up front, I must say this book was sickly sweet and corny, and the plot wasn't original, but there was something about it that engaged me from start to finish. Keeley was a relatable character who developed and grew throughout the book, and talon was a sweetie with hidden depth. The only character who annoyed me was Zach, Keeley's twin brother and Talon's arch football enemy. I found him shallow and selfish, although he did redeem himself slightly at the end.

I managed to read "Textrovert" in a couple of sittings as much of the show more writing consisted of texts between Keeley and Talon. However, there was far more to the story than just the swapping of messages. There was continual drama between Keeley and Talon as secrets were revealed, but there were also some adorable moments between them as well. With no sexual references or language, and a very cute romance, younger teenage girls, especially, will love this book. (4 stars) show less

I received a copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

3.5 Stars

This was a really quick little read. We follow Keeley and Talon as they accidentally switch phone for a week. Snappy banter and romance ensue. This was a good contemporary filled with all of the tropes we love. It was really addictive for me, and really easy to read.

Things I Liked:
-Kelley & Zach. I’m a sucker for any twin relationship and this one is no different. I like that they are supportive of one another and genuinely care for each other. They have really cute talks and want to make sure they stay close with college coming up. It was just a really sweet and heart-warming relationship.
-Relatable. I really thought that Keeley show more struggling and questioning her future was really relatable and authentic. She’s feeling a little lonely because her brother and her best friend each have their own thing going on. They have direction and Keeley feels like she’s being left behind. I could empathize with Keeley and it helped me connect with her.
-Banter. There is some grade A flirty banter in this book. The texts between Keeley and Talon and snappy and quick. They made me laugh out loud and get invest in their relationship.

Things I Liked Less:
-Wanted more. I felt like I could have used more in the story as a reader. More development from side characters Gavin’s relationship to Talon felt like it came out of nowhere, what about Nicky worrying about if she could go to college?, more development in Keeley and Talon’s relationship, more tension from the drama. It didn’t fall flat, but I think adding more would have made the story seem more fleshed out and well developed.
-Talon. Talon was just o.k. to me. He was really funny and charming. BUT he was a little too secretive, a little too arrogant, a little too schmoozy. I’m glad that Keeley confronts him about not being upfront with her and making decisions for her, but I never really connected with him that much. I also never really got over what happened with Claire. I’m glad there was consequences in their relationship and they actually discussed how they felt, and what they would do moving forward, but I felt like his character was tainted. I didn’t really care for him after that reveal.

A fun and flirty read. Great to get you out of a slump. Even though this was a hundred percent predictable, I still highly enjoyed this. I love the cheesy tropes and the high school drama. It’s always so much fun and this book is no exception. show less

Received from netgalley for an honest review.

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3.5 Stars!

Textrovert is a story about two strangers who accidentally switch phones and start a friendship over it. It pretty much a cute high school story about showing your true self and not what people think over you. It pretty much was like Romeo & Juliet with text messages since the main couple were from rival schools where the football teams couldn't stand each other.It also got a little bit of Beauty and the Beast since the main love interests was kind of full of himself until Keeley knocked him down a peg or two. It would have gotten four stars from but towards the 70% mark of the book, there were some show more unnecessary drama that was added that didn't help the story at all. It honestly hindered because it started to feel juvenile. Granted this is a book dealing with high schoolers but the drama could have been a little more mature than immature. This writing was good but the one gripe I have is that it should have been in 1st pov than 3rd. I can't believe I'm saying this cause I love 3rd pov than 1st pov. The fact the whole book was pretty much show all the events and thoughts of these in events in Keeley's point of view and no want else's, warrant's for it to be in 1st pov. In my head I kept changing the pronouns and the narrative flowed better since I saw everything in her mind. Overall it's a cute story but nothing grand about it... show less

[b:Textrovert|30960329|Textrovert|Lindsey Summers|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1493648743s/30960329.jpg|51575848] by [a:Lindsey Summers|16040250|Lindsey Summers|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1493059599p2/16040250.jpg], originally published on Wattpad as [b:The Cell Phone Swap|28433419|The Cell Phone Swap|Lindsey Summers|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1451764842s/28433419.jpg|26037689], is a sweet YA contemporary romance.

Keeley is celebrating the end of her summer vacation at a local fair with her best friend Nicky and her twin brother Zach when she realizes she lost her phone. Thankfully, after a bit of panicked searching, she manages to find it... Or at least she thinks it's her phone that she found.

Later that night show more she gets a phone call from a complete stranger telling her that they must have some how mixed up their phones at the fair. Unfortunately, Talon, the boy she accidentally swapped phones with, has to leave for football camp the next day so they won't be able to switch back their cell phones for another week. Promising to forward each other's messages and calls, they start getting to know each other better, but being complete strangers allows them to talk freely and honestly with out fearing what letting their guards down may do to their reputations. After sending tons of fun, sassy and flirty texts back and forth, a friendship develops between the two.

It isn't until they meet in person that Talon finally realizes who Keeley is: the sister of his arch nemesis. Talon and Zach are the captains of rival highschool football teams. However, their issues with each other go beyond winning and losing football games. Soon, secrets are exposed and true identities are revealed. What happens when her brother finds out his sister is dating Talon? Will Keeley's feelings remain the same after discovering what happened between her brother and boyfriend, and learning Talon's deepest and darkest secret?

This book is about 240 pgs long, but its a super quick and addicting read; I read this book in one sitting. There are a lot of pages written out in a texting format, which added a more realistic feel and made this story fun to read.

The three main characters were developed well, but I wish some of the secondary characters (like Gavin) were more fleshed out. There is a lot of drama between Keeley, Zach and Talon, but they all showed so much character growth by the end and that made me happy to see. I really like that this isn't an "Insta-love" story. Lindsey Summers created a great and slow build up between Keeley and Talon, which I appreciated.

I really enjoyed this contemporary highschool romance, its sweet, full of fluff and touched on some important problems that I feel more teens should read about, but I can't help but feel like something was missing? This felt almost too short to feel complete for me. The pacing was so fast, especially because a good portion of this book is read in a text messaging format, that I blew through this book and before I realized it, it ended. I definitely wanted more. It would have been nice to see them go on more cool dates, or maybe to see how Nicky finally warmed up to Talon, or perhaps to have expanded on Talon's and Gavin's relationship, or maybe even to see Talon and Zach interact with each other on better terms at the end. It just felt like Textrovert was missing something for me and I wish there was a bit more added to this story.

Over all, this is a sweet and fun YA romance about two highschoolers who take a chance with each other, when perhaps they wouldn't have if they knew who the other was before accidentally swapping cell phones. Its fast paced, and full of romantic fluff and highschool drama.



**** I received and eBook copy of this title via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. *** show less

Two seniors from different high schools accidentally pick up each other's cell phones at a fair. The resulting conversations and relationship are fun to follow. This is a realistic fiction YA book, but there are a few unrealistic moments--such as football players texting during a big game. The coach would probably smash the phone.