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Välimatkoja by Nina LaCour

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faerique's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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kaayaak's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really liked the book, it was slow and kinda sad but I liked the way it was written and I got really invested in the story that was unfolding.
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snowhitereads's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 
I just read We Are Okay by Nina LaCour and I have feels…. ALL OF THEM.

This a story about grief and loss but also about healing. A story that portrays all forms that love can take in a really beautiful way.

As someone who has dealt with grief and loss, Marin’s grieving process, thoughts and behaviours come across as extremely genuine.
I wish I had read it at that time because I never read about someone having reactions to it as similar as mine. 
It was like looking in the mirror to be honest.

Another thing I really appreciated was the relationship between Marin and Mabel. How it seems so natural and realistic. I really like how the relationship is put forth, and there is no need for a "coming out” moment. 
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namizaela's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"Mabel. There is me and there is you and the snow has finished falling. Let's just sit here."

This was a bit of a weird book to read for me because my name is also Marin and I'm also a lesbian. Personally, I really enjoyed it! I definitely teared up a few times, and the reveals about
Gramps
towards the end surprised me. I found Marin's choices to be realistic and very heartbreaking. And of course, when
Mabel brought Ana and Javier to celebrate Christmas
I was so surprised and touched. It really spoke to how much Mabel cared about Marin, despite what happened between them. 
For the flaws: I felt that the Marin was a bit too focused her own loneliness. I know that was the theme of the story, but after the first few times it was mentioned I was like "okay, I get it". I also thought the beginning and middle were a bit slow, as if the plot was just stalling to get to the reveals to the end. There definitely was some tension, but as a reader, it just made me feel awkward rather than excited to see what happened next.
Overall, for a YA book (which I rarely read) this was amazing and had so much depth. Bonus points for having the main character share my name and my sexuality!
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