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julia_myendlesslibrary's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
themushroom's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
readmoreyall's review
2.0
Thanks Netgalley for the copy.
Not for me. Needed way more character development!
Not for me. Needed way more character development!
sel21's review
3.0
"In Lost, different comes at a price."
Two best friends. One alive, one dead. Corey, the perfect picture of a good girl, who can do no wrong. Kyra, haunted by her diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. The two live in Lost Creek, a small town in Alaska. They're inseparable, despite the way the society around them views Kyra and her diagnosis.
That is, until Corey's mom takes a new job and her family has to move away. The two best friends part with a promise; Corey will come back, and Kyra will wait for her.
The promise is broken when Corey receives a call. Kyra is dead, and the reason is suicide. With that, Corey returns to Lost to try and unravel the mystery of her friend's death, no matter how the town tries to stop her.
Overall, the book was fairly mediocre. It was a fast read; I wasn't frantically flipping through the pages but I wasn't drudging through them either. The story is told mainly in the present, but features chapters told in the past, when Kyra was still alive, as well as letters that Kyra sent Corey while they were separated. The writing isn't overly flowery and descriptive but isn't plain or boring either. It had all the compents to be at least a 4 star book.
My problem was I couldn't connect to the main character, Corey. I wanted to feel bad for her, but I couldn't. As far as I'm concerned, she fell flat as a protagonist. I never felt like I got to really delve into her as a person, but only her as a student and as a friend to Kyra. Every other character intrigued me in at least one way or another, especially Kyra, when we got to see her. The townspeople managed to arise anger in me based on their actions, which is more than I can say for Corey. She just felt like a cookie cutter teenage girl with no depth other than her grief, which didn't even manage to feel fully developed.
Another thing that bugged me, but wasn't nessessarily a problem, was the underlying LGBT storyline. It was only there so the book could be considered diverse, much in the way a TV show will throw in a gay or African American character and then never develop or acknowledge them again.
I wouldn't tell someone to not read this book. However, it wouldn't even pass my mind when asked for a book recommendation. If you're bored and have nothing else to read, go for it. Just don't expect to remember it once you're finished.
Two best friends. One alive, one dead. Corey, the perfect picture of a good girl, who can do no wrong. Kyra, haunted by her diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. The two live in Lost Creek, a small town in Alaska. They're inseparable, despite the way the society around them views Kyra and her diagnosis.
That is, until Corey's mom takes a new job and her family has to move away. The two best friends part with a promise; Corey will come back, and Kyra will wait for her.
The promise is broken when Corey receives a call. Kyra is dead, and the reason is suicide. With that, Corey returns to Lost to try and unravel the mystery of her friend's death, no matter how the town tries to stop her.
Overall, the book was fairly mediocre. It was a fast read; I wasn't frantically flipping through the pages but I wasn't drudging through them either. The story is told mainly in the present, but features chapters told in the past, when Kyra was still alive, as well as letters that Kyra sent Corey while they were separated. The writing isn't overly flowery and descriptive but isn't plain or boring either. It had all the compents to be at least a 4 star book.
My problem was I couldn't connect to the main character, Corey. I wanted to feel bad for her, but I couldn't. As far as I'm concerned, she fell flat as a protagonist. I never felt like I got to really delve into her as a person, but only her as a student and as a friend to Kyra. Every other character intrigued me in at least one way or another, especially Kyra, when we got to see her. The townspeople managed to arise anger in me based on their actions, which is more than I can say for Corey. She just felt like a cookie cutter teenage girl with no depth other than her grief, which didn't even manage to feel fully developed.
Another thing that bugged me, but wasn't nessessarily a problem, was the underlying LGBT storyline. It was only there so the book could be considered diverse, much in the way a TV show will throw in a gay or African American character and then never develop or acknowledge them again.
I wouldn't tell someone to not read this book. However, it wouldn't even pass my mind when asked for a book recommendation. If you're bored and have nothing else to read, go for it. Just don't expect to remember it once you're finished.
booklovinalicia's review
3.0
So, I give this 3 stars. Yes, I was gripped, but was ultimately left confused and frustrated. I think the only reason I read so quickly was to see where the plot was going, ultimately feeling a complete let down.
Thanks to Netgally and Sourcebooks Fire for allowing me a copy to read and review.
You can read my full review on this and other books at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com
Thanks to Netgally and Sourcebooks Fire for allowing me a copy to read and review.
You can read my full review on this and other books at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com
amyjmcmillan's review
emotional
slow-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
I enjoyed being in that setting—rural Alaska in the winter when it is almost always dark. Creepy and mysterious.
gabizago's review
4.0
I like how the story captures you from beginning to end - you want to know what happened to Kyra and how the events unfolded. The book is divided into small chapters, each one adding up to the mystery surrounding Kyra’s death, but at the same time helping to understand a little bit more of what happened. Honestly? While I liked the book itself, I didn’t really like how it ended. It’s more like a good journey - you can enjoy it up until the end, but in the end still feel that it could have been more.
ameserole's review
3.0
This ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Before I Let Go is one of those books that has an amazing cover that will automatically pull you in. In all honesty, I didn't care what this book was about after I saw it. I assumed it would mention a murder, or two, but was just so intrigued that I just had to have it. I also have zero regrets about doing this.
Not going to lie, this book definitely had it's ups and downs. At least for me, but that honestly it couldn't been me because of how crazy my work life has become and how tired I've been lately. I feel like the characters were missing something because I wasn't fully committed to them.
Even without the commitment, I still ended up liking the book. I just wished there would've been someone that I ended up liking throughout the entire thing.
Before I Let Go is one of those books that has an amazing cover that will automatically pull you in. In all honesty, I didn't care what this book was about after I saw it. I assumed it would mention a murder, or two, but was just so intrigued that I just had to have it. I also have zero regrets about doing this.
Not going to lie, this book definitely had it's ups and downs. At least for me, but that honestly it couldn't been me because of how crazy my work life has become and how tired I've been lately. I feel like the characters were missing something because I wasn't fully committed to them.
Even without the commitment, I still ended up liking the book. I just wished there would've been someone that I ended up liking throughout the entire thing.