DNF at 40%. I have loved reading Gonzales' books in the past, and I was really excited for this one. It was a strong start, but I just got so bored partway through that I lost all motivation to read it. I might come back to it in the future, but for now it's a DNF.

3.5 stars for me! Definitely one of my more liked sapphic reads. I really enjoyed the character development from all characters. You had Danni who basically starts as a grey mouse but blossoms into a confident person who sees her own potential. Then you also get Rose who seems like the mean stuck up princess at first but who has the softest heart and basically just wants to be seen as a person. The book has a realistic touch especially because Henland is a Christian country and as someone who was raised Christian herself in a very conservative area, I completely could feel their struggles and worries of coming out. Especially Rose as she had all that pressure on her shoulders her whole life. I didn’t fully agree with some parts of the story, hence the rating being 3.5 but it was a book that I enjoyed and will definitely recommend if you’re looking for a sapphic romance that is cheesy but not too much and feels like something we can personally relate to.

This was such nice, comforting read, with an adorable love story to root for.

I definitely agree with the Red, White, and Royal Blue x Princess Diaries comps, they do hit the spot. And I honestly don't think I have much to say on this one other than that it was a solid 4-star read for me.

I have no complaints about the romance. I did really root for Rose and Danni in the end, and found their love story believable. I appreciate when the author does add in that 'yes these two want to be together forever, but we are also acknowledging that they are teenagers that may break up' especially near the end of the book when *spolier alert* loads of people were worried they were about to risk their future when opening up about their relationship. But no, that is not the case, they are standing up for love. All love, not just their own.

On that note, I really appreciated that certain questionable actions the characters take were discussed and just not brushed aside and accepted. We love when characters have to take account for their actions. Though, I will say, the story is a predictable one despite this. It is easy to figure out who is the 'bad guy' and what the outcome will be. The hints are right there.

Is this Sophie Gonzales best work ever? I am not sure. Is it a wonderful story that made my heart turn into mush? Yes. I am 100% for this getting published 10 years after it was first written. This story deserves a space on your bookshelf.

This was so adorable! It’s a pretty simple romance with minimal angst and it would normally have been a three star read for that alone but I found Danni and Rose so effortlessly charming and lovely that I can’t help but give this four stars.

The book was a lovely feel good read, with a great cast of characters I loved and Rose especially was my favourite. She made me laugh out loud more than once 🤣 definitely my favourite book of Sophie’s that I have read yet !!

Sophie Gonzales is one of the best YA authors writing at the moment and Nobody in Particular is another phenomenal read! If you want a unique Princess and the Pauper story; an adorable teen romance; sapphic pining; and two main characters as wonderful as they are flawed, this is the book for you.

Both Danni and Rose are amazing, and as the book is told in dual POV, you are really immersed in their minds and get to truly be along for the ride. In particular I loved how this dual POV emphasised the importance of class, and intrinsically it is woven into who you are, especially when at a school that values status as deeply as this one. And as a former scholarship kid, I officially deem Sophie Gonzales the Queen of Scholarship Kid Stories as, between this and Perfect on Paper, she never fails to encapsulate the nuances that come with that unique experience.

As the Author's Note at the beginning of the book states, this book has been a very long time in the making, and yet I feel it has landed at exactly the right time for readers. It expertly dives into difficult topics like drug misuse, alcohol, social media, journalism, and belonging, whilst never feeling heavy handed or preachy. And whilst those important topics are central to the plot, everything comes second to the incredible romance.

I urge everyone to give Nobody in Particular a read - I can guarantee you will care deeply for Danni and Rose, and be rooting for them the entire time!