3.53 AVERAGE

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

What I like about this book is, because it’s quite short, it’s very digestible and never feels long-winded. It’s easy to read and follow, with a unique and interesting premise.

There were certain parts of this I was unsure of (Naomi’s hatred for her mother, for example, which kind of felt a bit abrupt when we’re first introduced to it), but all in all, it’s an enjoyable read, and unlike anything I’ve read before.

Also, I must mention that the nostalgia in this book is great! Despite the fact that, as a ‘95 baby, I was only a child in the early 2000s, it still resonated with me. Long live the iPod

2.5 This book had some great element to it but overall it wasn't something that I could say I loved fully.

This book wasn't my favorite but it was good enough for me to finish reading. The main problem was the potential it had that it did not live up to. The main character was not the most likable character and though she had gone through a lot, it was rough seeing her think about how mean she was being but not change a thing about her character. Also it seemed to be a book about her boyfriends that didn't or did work out.
Either way I can see why people would give it five stars. I wouldn't recommend it but others have recommended it to me and who knows, you may love it.
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really enjoyed this book. It's different than anything else I've read lately and gives an interesting perspective to ponder. What if you woke up in a hospital and couldn't remember the last 4-5 years? What if, upon trying to rebuild, you find yourself repulsed by the person you were and everything you once held dear? How would you react as an outsider looking in at your own life and choices. Naomi is forced to confront these issues as she also struggles with normal teenage things like tough coursework, fights with parents and moody boyfriends. It's a very well written story with an emphasis on trusting yourself and your values and finding the people who love you for who you are.
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lizziexoxo's review

4.0

This book was well-written and it had me at the first page. I really felt the main-character's emotions, and frustrations. To me, Naomi is not very likable. She complains a lot, (I understand that she forgot who she was, but COME ON!) but sometimes it seemed that she was doing it because that's what everyone expected of her.

I really liked Will's character development, because at first he was willing to do anything Naomi said, and take her excuses, when he knew well enough that they were lies. I liked how in the end he wasn't gonna take her shit anymore. But you know, since the beginning I saw that they were sort of going to end up together. Surprise? Not really.

I'm giving this book 4.5 stars. (The other half stays because Naomi is a little brat.)

what would you do if you couldn't remember a big chunk of your life?

I really liked this story. Naomi was a very relatable character and her struggles were so real. It was such a great story. I went on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the whole thing, pretty much right up until the end. It was so funny and had just the right amount of teen angst. I definitely recommend this book to others, but there’s a character that’s suffering from some pretty severe depression. So there’s a trigger warning for suicidal ideation.

This is a really good example of a very good concept with very poor execution. The overall 'point' of the novel is that it's a journey of working out who you really are; except that the main character is a selfish bitch who I have no sympathy for, the main love interest is a pretentious douchebag. For a novel that centers around the main character being an amnesiac it doesn't play a large part in the scheme of the book.

The only characters I found likeable were her best friend and her dad, even that only sometimes.