This book definitely had some interesting formatting. I could see how it could throw someone off, but I didn’t really have an issue with it. Overall, a decent read!

A majority of the book is told in the format of texts and emails exchanges to chronicle a slice of life between two best friends just out in their first post-college jobs which I personally didn't enjoy. The dialogue and text-heavy format made it difficult to pinpoint the exact plotline of the story, and it eventually grew stale. Some issues and topics were handled insensitively which I found rather problematic.

Loved that this one had a unique writing style format, I’m always on the look out for different styles to enjoy and change up the reader blocks.
Quick, ya age group read where I feel many younger audiences will enjoy the format and characters be relatable for them in finding and discovering one’s self.
Rating 3.5

This book kept me hooked. I love books written in emails, text messages, and IMs so this was right up my alley. I highly recommend this for people looking for a quick and light read.

Read this ages ago and forgot to write a review and suddenly it is two years later! However, I specifically requested this because I was a fan of Gaby and Allison and had read and enjoyed the first book in this series. This book kept all the good stuff from the first one and even improved! It's a quick read and a good choice for YA readers who want something that isn't too intimidating, as it's written in texts, emails, etc. I think this age group will appreciate the focus on feeling lost and not knowing quite what you're doing in life.

I enjoyed this book but I wasn’t a huge fan of the writing style. The story was interesting but it didn’t necessarily captivate me.

It was a nice sequel, but not as great as the first book. I still want to see what is in store for these two characters, though, in another book.

Very quick read. Great banter between Ava and Gen as their lives change and move on in those after graduation years. Their true friendship and ability to forgive is nice.

I have loved Gaby and Allison's work on the YouTube for years -- some YouTube book deals feel a bit more ingenuine, but this duo proves you can be pop-y and fun in a very serious story!

I received a reviewer copy of Please Send Help by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin from the publisher from St. Martin's Press from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What It’s About: Two best friends, Ava and Gen, are starting their adult life and depending on each other to get through these hurdles. Ava is writing for a comedy show in New York, living with a roommate who is a boy (who knew Dana was a boy?!) and falling for her boss. Gen is unapologetically her, she's queer and pursuing her writing career while fighting for justice (homeless population not allowed in homeless) in her new Florida town. There are struggles, bad partners, bad choices, bad results, and cats!

What I Loved: This book proceeds through emails and texts. I could definitely connect with Ava, who suffers with anxiety and is living in big crazy New York City. Their friendship feels authentic and they are written in a way that really does fit the age of trying to live on your own and make your way in the world. Also Dana is kind of swoon worthy. I really liked Gen's struggle to succeed at her paper and respect authority when she is facing an issue that she believes is truly morally bankrupt and won't get picked up. Also, I love having a queer character who is confident in her sexuality.

What I Didn't Like So Much: Some of the things these two women were up to was frustrating at times. There is a catfishing plot that is really kind of icky and makes the character a bit unlikable but remember everyone screws up so I could get past it but some of their choices did make me cringe.

*I should also note that the author Gaby Dunn has recently made problematic statements about Becky Albertalli's 'coming out statement'. I'm not going to comment in too much depth here, but I do think it's problematic and may influence people's choice to support the author*

Who Should Read This: People who miss their best friend in the midst of the pandemic. People who love books in emails/letters. People who love new adult.

Quick Summary: A story of best friends trying to get their lives together.

When I applied for this book, I did not know it was a sequel. So once I found out, I read the first one and then started this. Now maybe If i hadn't read the first one, I would have rated this more but I liked the first one more than the the second hence the 3 stars.

I love the writing style with text, email and all. It's very easy to keep with the story and also pretty fun.
I also love the friendship. I enjoy stories with strong female friendships.

Would definitely pick up the next book, if it happens.

Received this ebook for a honest review.

I have enjoyed Gaby and Alison's videos for a number of years so I was really looking forward to reading this book. I think both of their voices came through really clearly in this book. It was a fun and entertaining read about young girls entering college.

I was so glad to hear Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin would be writing a sequel to I Hate Everyone But You. This was everything I wanted it to be and more! I've loved watching our main characters grow up and grow as friends, and this book once again feels authentic to the young adult experience. This is definitely a book that you will find yourself laughing out loud while flipping the pages so fast so you can see what antics these girls will get into next. It's a very quick read because of the unique format, so I highly recommend to anyone looking for a heartwarming, honest young adult story!

Unfortunately, I did not know that this was a sequel and so I was very confused when reading this. I thought the premise sounded interesting but nonetheless, I would have enjoyed it better had I read the first book beforehand.

I really liked the format of this book a lot and found it a fun and satisfying follow up to the first in this series. I was drawn in by the New Adult age of the characters, but unfortunately I didn't feel as drawn to either of the characters as I did in the first book. Slightly disappointing, but still fun.

I'm gonna go ahead and guess that I would've liked Please Send Help more if I'd read I Hate Everyone But You first. And that's not to say that I disliked Please Send Help whatsoever! I didn't! I liked it a lot, actually. It reminded me of The Princess Diaries books, and those were some of my favorites back in the day. I just think I would've probably been more invested in the characters and their lives and stories had I read the last book. That said, I enjoyed Ava and Gen as characters, and loved their banter back and forth, and their relationship overall. I did feel like some aspects of the plot were sort of rushed through, but that could also just be because of the format of the book- texts and emails- that made it seem as though we didn't get as much detail as I suppose I would have liked. Overall though, I did like Please Send Help, and want to go back now to read I Hate Everyone But You!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley.
When I started this book, I had no clue that it was the second book. I kept reading it though and I’m glad I did! This book was very good.
I loved how it was written in texts and emails and so on. It kept me wanting to read. I don’t usually like books that are just texts and emails and things, but this one was great. I also loved the humor in the book. I love comedy and this didn’t disappoint.
The characters were very fun. They were both eclectic and had their own personalities that clashed but somehow worked well together.
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to others. After reading this book I will probably go and read the first one.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read and review this title. I will review this title at a different date.

I really wanted to like this because I’ve followed the authors since their buzzfeed days and when I saw that I could read this. I got overly excited and wanted to give this a try because I genuinely really like them. But I couldn’t help but not be able to really get into this. The story was cheesy and not attention grabbing, i definitely wanted to like this but unfortunately it was a miss for me.

This was a super-fast paced and funny book about two friends, Ava and Gen, who talk to each other over the Internet about their internships, relationships, pets, roommates, and more. Told through emails, texts, and other methods, the book gave interesting snapshots into the mostly normal lives of two best friends. This book is a sequel to I Hate Everyone But You, which I haven’t read, but the book still made sense. It’s quirky, cute, and fast-paced, and the characters and their issues are really fun to read about. Ava is interning at a comedy show in New York City and facing relationship struggles, while Gen is a new reporter at a small-town newspaper in Florida that doesn’t want to cover modern-day topics. The texts and emails between the two are hilarious and the whole book is a fun page-turner.