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ashemarsh's review against another edition
3.0
Probably 3.5 stars, I liked it? I don’t know if Ryn would relate to everyone? But she related to me. It was good though, but not amazing? But it was a good quick read. The middle section or 2/3rds Into got a little boring and annoying?
But the message was good. Grief is something you have to deal with over time and isn’t something you can avoid and ignore.
But the message was good. Grief is something you have to deal with over time and isn’t something you can avoid and ignore.
kayleighroy17's review against another edition
3.0
3.5: some elements I didn’t care for but generally a cute and entertaining read, even with the dark subject matter.
catherine_silva25's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so good! I read it super fast and enjoyed it immensely. I really liked the main character and her thoughts. I don’t have a lot of experience with grieving, but I liked the way the author illustrated Ryn’s feeling through out the book. I think the best friend was a little too much of the bold outgoing best friend cliche, that I have seen many times before, especially pared with a shy MC. I would have liked to see the love interests past and feelings a bit more, I thought they were a little brushed over, but I do understand that the book is centered around Ryn’s grieving. Overall I thought this book was amazing and it definitely hit me in the feels multiple times.
lindsey_kerrigan's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars. It was good, of course. At the end it started to get annoying, I felt the conflict part of the story lasted a bit too long but it was otherwise really good. It was the kind of book that I finished and then wanted to start all over again.
mhari_e_c's review against another edition
4.0
Well that was pretty cute :) I should probably study now though
blodeuedd's review against another edition
4.0
At first it was good, and then it just got better and better. McFadden was a great narrator and really nailed Ryn, and her best friend Lottie. I can still hear Lottie in my head saying those words she always said.
It is a book about grief and denial. Ryn lost her best friend and it ha almost been a year. But she is not really grieving and her therapist is saying she has survivor's guilt. I felt so sorry for her. She was so lost without Lottie who had been what seemed her only friend. Because when you had Lottie there was no room for more. And she so should have grieved, but she could not. She was obsessed with her phone instead and not reading the last thing Lottie ever sent her...and she heard her voice. Yeah, she was a bit crazy. She really was stuck.
But then comes Denver and a crazy night. It is not like the boy she meets cures her. It is more that cos of all the people she meet she just finally decides to open up. But she will act a lot of crazy before that. I was afraid first that meeting a boy would cure everything, but I am glad the author stayed away from that. Only Ryn can save herself.
So yes she meets Xander. There is airport bingo, a New Year's party, and a conspiracy about the Denver airport. That omg was true. I had to take a look at the murals that they have there and what the?! I kind of started to believe it too.
It takes place during 24 intense hours and it just turns out wonderfully.
Great book with a tough subject to handle
Narrator
I already said that McFadden was good and she so it. She had a great range, I knew everyone at once when I heard them. Everyone was distinct and had their own voice
She was perfect for YA
It is a book about grief and denial. Ryn lost her best friend and it ha almost been a year. But she is not really grieving and her therapist is saying she has survivor's guilt. I felt so sorry for her. She was so lost without Lottie who had been what seemed her only friend. Because when you had Lottie there was no room for more. And she so should have grieved, but she could not. She was obsessed with her phone instead and not reading the last thing Lottie ever sent her...and she heard her voice. Yeah, she was a bit crazy. She really was stuck.
But then comes Denver and a crazy night. It is not like the boy she meets cures her. It is more that cos of all the people she meet she just finally decides to open up. But she will act a lot of crazy before that. I was afraid first that meeting a boy would cure everything, but I am glad the author stayed away from that. Only Ryn can save herself.
So yes she meets Xander. There is airport bingo, a New Year's party, and a conspiracy about the Denver airport. That omg was true. I had to take a look at the murals that they have there and what the?! I kind of started to believe it too.
It takes place during 24 intense hours and it just turns out wonderfully.
Great book with a tough subject to handle
Narrator
I already said that McFadden was good and she so it. She had a great range, I knew everyone at once when I heard them. Everyone was distinct and had their own voice
She was perfect for YA
rosieeekins's review against another edition
3.0
Pros: This is a fast paced story and it tugs on the heart strings especially as is goes between present and past scenes. Cons: The main character is kind of annoying and I could never get a clear picture of her in my head. There’s so much description of Lottie but next to none about Ryn. Overall decent story about letting go and growing up.
jaida's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
3.25