Yes, it’s mixed in with a lot of teenage drama and friend fights and all that, but that’s what being a teenager is like these days. The message behind this book – that you should accept yourself no matter what anyone thinks – is so important. Which was a little weird, because I’d never do something like that, but that’s how real Bianca felt. When she decides to distract herself by hooking up with Wesley (who she hates), I understood her. She’s so realistic, so likeable despite her attitude, so relatable. I was rooting for Bianca to accept herself the whole time. Don’t get mad at me for telling you that she comes to accept herself, because it’s obvious what this book is trying to do. But throughout the book, she discovers that she’s not the only girl who feels like the DUFF sometimes. When Wesley (think John Tucker) tells her she’s the DUFF of her friend group, she’s pissed. She’s sarcastic and witty, a bit of a bitch (sorry for the language!), and independent. (Btw, Duff stands for Designated Ugly Fat Friend). She’s our MC and the “DUFF” in the title.

It’s definitely fast-paced and it’s got a clear, feel-good message.

This book is super clichéd and very predictable, but MAN, if it wasn’t entertaining! I flew through this book in one day at work. It was a lot more fun than I was expecting.Ĭheck out the full synopsis on Goodreads. I had to read the book before I saw the movie. It’s funny and mean and it’s got Mae Whitman (who I love) and the gorgeous Robbie Amell. I know I’m not the only person who was attracted to this book by the trailer for the movie.

The duff book