This is my first time reading this author but hopefully not my last. First, let me say that I really enjoyed this book. It is a young adult, freshman in college who is trying to figure herself out. We meet Sydney as she is going into her first year of college and how she will navigate through her first semester and all through the lenses of Twitter and texting. She meets new people and even gets a boyfriend. But all along the way, she is trying to figure out who she is and what she may want to as a career and if writing could be a possibility. This book flowed so well and I loved Sydney’s adventures and her inner thoughts that she shared in her blogs. It really brought the story to life.

Not only was this book entertaining, it also made you think about life and love. So many nuggets that helped Sydney and anyone who would read this book so read it!

This was such a fun and unique read! Told through blog posts, messages, and social media updates, Love in 280 Characters or Less perfectly captures the digital-age coming-of-age experience. Sydney Ciara is relatable as she navigates college, first love, and online connections—including her mysterious crush, YoungPrinceX. I loved the mix of fashion, Black love, and internet culture, though Sydney’s choices had me side-eyeing her a few times. If you enjoy nontraditional storytelling and chronically online characters, this one’s for you!

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan for the ARC!

I went into this blind just because the premise sounded so intriguing but the book was so much more than it's summary.

Love our main characters. They embodied our youth now, and how everyone's just online. This book took me back when I was in college, and made me feel young again. Syd's such a great character with layers and depth.

I really enjoyed this book, and had such a fun time. This book was really endearing and perfect coming-of-age story.


Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC, I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to had read this book. This was a lighthearted YA coming-of-age romance. The storytelling through blog posts was nostalgic for me, especially as a 30-something, it took me back to my high school and college days. However, I think the story would have been even stronger with less reliance on blog posts and first-person narration from Sydney, as it might have helped me connect with her more emotionally. Overall, it's a cute read and I'd highly recommend it as a palette cleanser between heavier books.

Thank you Macmillam Children's Publishing Group for the ARC! What I liked about this book was Sydney as the main character. She is passionate, quirky, and (like me) is chronically online. The inclusion of the internet and social media was relatable. I loved the blog and tweet formats. I wasn't the biggest fan of all the dialogue being throught texts. In my opinion, certain conversations in the book would've been better versed had they been written as verbal dialogue. I had a hard time connecting with the other characters because of this. I do think Sydney finding her path was written beautifully. I see this book more as a coming-of-age story rather than a YA Romance. Overall, I found Love in 280 Characters or Less to be a good read.

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This was not what i expected (I went in a bit blind). At first, I thought this was a YA romance, and while it had addressed romance, it was so so much more.

This book has the potential to resonate with so many young adults about to embark on a collegiate experience or those currently navigating it, especially while Black and Collegiate (as part of the book talks about).

I will be requesting this book for my schools library!

Love in 280 Characters or Less was a wonderful story about finding yourself and navigating through relationships while doing so. I am looking forward to reading more from Ravynn K. Stringfield.

"Love in 280 Characters or Less" by Ravynn K. Stringfield is a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of love in the age of social media. Stringfield's unique ability to capture the complexities of modern relationships within the confines of the brief and powerful 280-character format is truly impressive. Each piece is a microcosm of emotion, from the joys of new love to the heartache of unrequited feelings, all written with sincerity and grace.

What sets this book apart is Stringfield's ability to capture the fleeting yet profound moments of connection, while offering a fresh perspective on how love is expressed in today's digital world. The blend of poetic tenderness and contemporary relevance creates a beautiful rhythm, making each page feel like a small, heartfelt conversation.

Whether you're a fan of poetry, social media culture, or just looking for an engaging read that speaks to the pulse of our times, this book is a must-read. It's both a reflection on the power of language and a celebration of love in all its forms, from the quick interactions to the deep, meaningful connections we share online and offline.

Love in 280 Characters is a swoon worthy romance perfect for anyone who wants to escape from reality for a bit and immerse themselves in a book that feels like a hallmark movie!

I was excited to see that this story was being told through blog post and everyday technology; I truly felt it was a interesting way to present a story. After completing the story; I found that although the structure was piqued my interest I struggled to connect to Syd the way I wanted too. The lack of narration made it hard for me to connect to her discovering friendship and love; and it there were more pockets of in depth conversations I would have possibly enjoyed it more.

i have been waiting for this book because I loved her first book. this one did not disappoint. very glad this work got to see the light of day

I absolutely loved this story such a beautiful coming of age about Sydney, a black girl in college navigating her studies, relationships and her online space. I really enjoyed reading the story through Sydney’s blog posts, tweets and text messages it was very different but also I enjoyed this style of writing . Seeing her navigate her first semester of college brought back so many memories of my first year of college. This was such a fun read. Thank you to the publisher for this ARC

Thank you Macmillan’s Children’s Publishing Group for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
This young adult novel is a refreshing take on young love in world of technology. It will resonate well with today’s young people. Sydney is a young lady headed off to college and just trying to figure out where she fits in. She has several people come into her life that help her along the way. However one of the most important relationships is her high school best friend Malcolm. In the midst of all this Sydney is navigating love through social media. I don’t want to spoil it but the book does take a turn in the last few chapters that left me slightly disappointed with the outcome of the book. But I think it’s a poignant reminder that life may not turn out the way we want it but it isn’t any less beautiful. Love can take on many forms.

I absolutely LOVE epistolary novels. This one was extra special as I am an educator and I am a black woman. I was able to reminisce with the text as the struggles of going away to school as a young black girl and also put myself in the place of my students as they enter campus through the lens of social media and current social issues. I was looking for more of a lighthearted romance and it did take a more serious turn. I think it would be an enjoyable read for my students.

When I started reading, I didn’t know that I would be reading this story solely through Sydney’s blog posts, tweets, and text messages. Knowing who Syd is as a character and better understanding her writing, I think this was the perfect way to write this book. I loved seeing her navigate her first semester of college and her trying to make friends, navigating romance, and overall figuring out her life. This was an enjoyable, yet semi serious read.

Thank you to Feiwel & Friends and NetGalley for this ARC!

LOVE IN 280 CHARACTERS OR LESS is coming-of-age mixed media story about Sydney, a Black college student navigating academics, love, and online presence. It was such a fun story and I absolutely loved it! Thanks to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for the advanced copy!

Sydney Ciara Warren is excited to start her first year of college, even though her high school bestie will be attending a different university. She knows she’ll have to make new friends, but she’s hoping her interest in writing and fashion will ultimately help her with that, even if she has no idea what she wants to do with her life just yet. Sydney Ciara finds comfort in blogging about her life, and meets someone online who calls themself “X,” quickly catching feelings. This story is told through blog posts, tweets, emails and more, and I love a good multimedia novel!

I unfortunately found this book to be very dull and boring. A student going through these same early college experiences might get more out of it, but I didn’t find it very enjoyable at all. There didn’t feel like there was much personality or character. I was also disappointed and felt mislead by the idea that the whole book would be in blog posts, tweets, and the like - her blog posts read basically like a typical first person narration in any other book and it did not feel like something unique and different at all. There was nothing really to grab me and the way the love triangle played out also disappointed me.

This one wasn't for me; in books that consist of texts and internet posts, I like to still have some narration to really get to know the protagonist's inner thoughts that aren't being filtered through being posted or sent to other people. Might have been more fun if Twitter wasn't terrible now.

Loved what the book was trying to do. Liked the premise. But I’ve been struggling through this for months through no fault of the book. I think the idea of social media has generally soured, especially anything associated with Twitter/X (as the title suggests). Contemporary YA needs to be timely and this one missed the mark.