Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
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Elizabeth Craft · 1998
52/100
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A lightweight 1990s series YA romance that moves quickly and kept its target audience entertained, but the thin characterization, dated internet-café setting, and absence of any lasting critical legacy make it hard to recommend today. There are far better teen romances available that offer the same breezy pace with more substance underneath.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety85
substance45
craft50
originality42
accuracy55
hype52
age-fit72
human-eye45
Penny’s verdict52
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