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missbookiverse's review
3.0
(might contain spoilers for book 1 - [b:Zelah Green|7965963|Zelah Green|Vanessa Curtis|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410dhG3HAoL._SL75_.jpg|11948402])
The second book about Zelah Green was just as quick of a read as book 1. I do like Zelah a lot, but as I have only just read book 1, this sequel felt a bit repetitive to me. Nevertheless there was a development in the story. Zelah is back at home and tries to deal with her OCD, we see more of her new friend Caro and she also tries to get back together with her old friend Fran. Besides that there's Zelah's dad looking for a job and trying to handle his alcoholism.
One of the main plot parts is Zelah trying to deal with a bunch of boys she meets online. I couldn't bring myself to care much about that. Maybe I'm just too old but I don't understand why chatting with boys your age online would make you feel all nervous.
There were some things I really disliked. First of all I think underage drinking and smoking isn't handled very well. Caro (about 15 years old) constantly smokes (in the house!) and even shares a drink or two with Zelah's dad. I thought that was weird. I don't think there shouldn't be underage drinking and smoking in books but I think it should be addressed. Caro could at least smoke in secret and Zelah's dad should feel guilty about having a drink with her. Speaking of Caro - she was unbelievably annoying and obnoxious. Of course this is her role and yes, she has a troubled past but still. I wish Zelah had attemped to throw her out from time to time.
All in all a quick read and even though it deals with some serious topics (cutting, alcoholism, OCD) it's probably aimed at younger teens because it never dugs deep enough.
The second book about Zelah Green was just as quick of a read as book 1. I do like Zelah a lot, but as I have only just read book 1, this sequel felt a bit repetitive to me. Nevertheless there was a development in the story. Zelah is back at home and tries to deal with her OCD, we see more of her new friend Caro and she also tries to get back together with her old friend Fran. Besides that there's Zelah's dad looking for a job and trying to handle his alcoholism.
One of the main plot parts is Zelah trying to deal with a bunch of boys she meets online. I couldn't bring myself to care much about that. Maybe I'm just too old but I don't understand why chatting with boys your age online would make you feel all nervous.
There were some things I really disliked. First of all I think underage drinking and smoking isn't handled very well. Caro (about 15 years old) constantly smokes (in the house!) and even shares a drink or two with Zelah's dad. I thought that was weird. I don't think there shouldn't be underage drinking and smoking in books but I think it should be addressed. Caro could at least smoke in secret and Zelah's dad should feel guilty about having a drink with her. Speaking of Caro - she was unbelievably annoying and obnoxious. Of course this is her role and yes, she has a troubled past but still. I wish Zelah had attemped to throw her out from time to time.
All in all a quick read and even though it deals with some serious topics (cutting, alcoholism, OCD) it's probably aimed at younger teens because it never dugs deep enough.
samantho1's review
4.0
Would have only been 3 stars, but then Sol showed up at the end and the book got a bit better.
amyw10's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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