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heavyhearts's review against another edition
4.0
ada yang bilang buku ini gapunya letupan yang betul-betul besar atau tema yang berat, and kebetulan thats exactly what i want for now. if i were to read this another time, i might understand why some people think its flat and predictable. the main character was so draining at first for me tapi my 15 year old self would love her to death... yang mana adalah tanda kalo aku udah lewat dari target pasarnya TAPI GAPAPA art is supposed to disturb the comfortable bcs cerminan diri etc, etc. and she does get better after awhile! jadi enggak masalah. easy-reads are always a plus ketika kamu lagi butuh yang memang ringan-ringan.
seymone's review against another edition
4.0
I just finished reading it and .... I really enjoyed this book. At first, I did not think I would, but, as the saying goes, "Never judge a book by its cover." This group of friends made me nostalgic. I wished I had friends like this in HS.
Great job, Morgan Matson. I am inspired to work on a yearly bucket list.
Great job, Morgan Matson. I am inspired to work on a yearly bucket list.
withlovenour's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the perfect start of summer read. I am so glad I read it just as summer was begging, setting myself up for the perfect holiday mindset. Another aspect I loved about this story was the extent of the character development. I have never been more satisfied with a character's development and growth in character before. Emily grows from a highly self-conscious and socially anxious person into a strong, independent person capable of forming personal friendships but also of existing as an individual. It was inspiring to see her take her life into her own hand and go about finishing different parts of the list with different people in her life. It was also quite refreshing to read a summer story that centers on the love between two best friends and the struggles and ups and downs that come with friendship, and while there is romance in this story (like any proper teen summer story) it does not take over the plot and rob the story of other aspects, rather enhances them.
jaxness's review against another edition
4.0
This was really nice! I love Everything about friendship. I found myself excited to see where this was going. 4 deserving stars!
cassroberts89's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A cute and sweet and mostly-wholesome summer read about friendship with a side of first love. I enjoyed this so much! The list that Sloane leaves behind for Emily provides the perfect backdrop to structure the story. Without it, we’d just be watching a bunch of teenagers do their teenager thing.
As a parent I’m not really a fan of all the sneaking around, curfew breaking, etc. But seventeen year old Emily is a good kid, hangs out with friends who are good kids, and is fairly responsible overall. There’s a minimal amount of responsible drinking, albeit underage, a scene where she uses a fake ID to get into a bar to listen to a band sober, a long road trip without parents knowledge or consent, and a few make out sessions. No sex or even talk of sex that I recall. A few instances of a boyfriend/girlfriend cheating on their partner (kissing).
All in all, it reminds me of the mom in the Sandlot: “Get into trouble, for crying out loud! Not too much, but some.” I’d be more than happy to hand this to my older teen.
P.S. The title is perfect and fits the story well. I may have belted out Kelly Clarkson more than once after walking by and seeing the cover…
As a parent I’m not really a fan of all the sneaking around, curfew breaking, etc. But seventeen year old Emily is a good kid, hangs out with friends who are good kids, and is fairly responsible overall. There’s a minimal amount of responsible drinking, albeit underage, a scene where she uses a fake ID to get into a bar to listen to a band sober, a long road trip without parents knowledge or consent, and a few make out sessions. No sex or even talk of sex that I recall. A few instances of a boyfriend/girlfriend cheating on their partner (kissing).
All in all, it reminds me of the mom in the Sandlot: “Get into trouble, for crying out loud! Not too much, but some.” I’d be more than happy to hand this to my older teen.
P.S. The title is perfect and fits the story well. I may have belted out Kelly Clarkson more than once after walking by and seeing the cover…
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun summer read. I liked the concept of the list of items to complete, it made the book and fun read. That being said I had some issues with the book. Emily was a very annoying character, I get that she is shy but she was almost to shy to function. I understand being a shy a person, but at least at can talk to the person at the check out counter without having an anxiety attack. I also wasn't a fun of Sloane, if my best friend did that to me I don't think I could have forgiven her.
I liked Frank, him and Collins were probably my favorite characters and part of the book. I did feel though that we didn't get to know all sides of Frank, we saw the laid back summer version of him, not the school version that is stated many times is their. I also felt he worked well as a friend and not much more than that.
All in all I had issues but I flew the story and really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to picking up more by Morgan Matson.
I liked Frank, him and Collins were probably my favorite characters and part of the book. I did feel though that we didn't get to know all sides of Frank, we saw the laid back summer version of him, not the school version that is stated many times is their. I also felt he worked well as a friend and not much more than that.
All in all I had issues but I flew the story and really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to picking up more by Morgan Matson.
emilyhat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thrscldrn's review against another edition
4.0
The length of the chapters made it a little dificult to get in the groove. But I really enjoyed how the characters grew up, changed, and overcame the fallout through that whirlwind of a summer.
fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
[4.5 stars]
Since You've Been Gone is one of the best YA Lit books I've read in a while. Morgan Matson totally outdone herself once again. This book kept me awake until 10:30 a.m. because I just HAD to finish it. It even had me cracking up in the morning while everyone was asleep. Yep, it was that good.
I saw so much of myself reflected in the main character, Emily, and her friends reminded me of my friends. The writing was fantastic and just flowed so smoothly.
Maybe the ending was supposed to be left open, but I couldn't help but wish that the author had wrapped things up with Dawn and Collins. I just really loved their little group and I didn't want it break apart - I've gotten very attached to the characters.
Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite books now. If you haven't read this yet, then you're missing out!
Since You've Been Gone is one of the best YA Lit books I've read in a while. Morgan Matson totally outdone herself once again. This book kept me awake until 10:30 a.m. because I just HAD to finish it. It even had me cracking up in the morning while everyone was asleep. Yep, it was that good.
I saw so much of myself reflected in the main character, Emily, and her friends reminded me of my friends. The writing was fantastic and just flowed so smoothly.
Maybe the ending was supposed to be left open, but I couldn't help but wish that the author had wrapped things up with Dawn and Collins. I just really loved their little group and I didn't want it break apart - I've gotten very attached to the characters.
Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite books now. If you haven't read this yet, then you're missing out!