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maggie_1515's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
ginnylt's review against another edition
5.0
Swap volleyball for soccer and this story weirdly parallels my own life story. Also love the addressing of OCD and the misconceptions around it.
hannah_the_home_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jessicafarmer80's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet coming of age story - 2 students become unlikely friends while battling their own inner demons. This was a great YA book that I think a lot of people could relate to in some form. I really enjoyed this story and the friendship that blossomed between these 2 teens.
barbaraskalberg's review against another edition
4.0
Friendship, mental health, underdeveloped prefrontal lobe, teenage decisions. I did so appreciate reading a YA novel that had no hint of romance.
popthebutterfly's review
5.0
Disclaimer: I received an e-arc from netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Edge of Anything
Author: Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: OCD rep! Own voice!
Publication Date: March 24, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 15+ (mental health, depression)
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Pages: 368
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Synopsis: Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that’s stagnated her work and left her terrified she’s losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleyball star desperate to find a way around her sudden medical disqualification. Both girls need college scholarships. After a chance encounter, the two develop an unlikely friendship that enables them to begin facing their inner demons.
But both Len and Sage are keeping secrets that, left hidden, could cost them everything, maybe even their lives.
Set in the North Carolina mountains, this dynamic #ownvoices novel explores grief, mental health, and the transformative power of friendship.
Review: I really loved this one! It was poignant and heartbreaking all in the same. The book did well with the dual POVs and the character development was amazing. The world building was also done well and I applaud the author for making realistic characters, with flaws and all. Also, hats off to the amazing OCD rep!
The only issue I had with the book is that there were some overdramatic scenes and writing that I felt was a bit out of character. Other than that, this was a great book!
Verdict: A must read!
Book: The Edge of Anything
Author: Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: OCD rep! Own voice!
Publication Date: March 24, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 15+ (mental health, depression)
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Pages: 368
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that’s stagnated her work and left her terrified she’s losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleyball star desperate to find a way around her sudden medical disqualification. Both girls need college scholarships. After a chance encounter, the two develop an unlikely friendship that enables them to begin facing their inner demons.
But both Len and Sage are keeping secrets that, left hidden, could cost them everything, maybe even their lives.
Set in the North Carolina mountains, this dynamic #ownvoices novel explores grief, mental health, and the transformative power of friendship.
Review: I really loved this one! It was poignant and heartbreaking all in the same. The book did well with the dual POVs and the character development was amazing. The world building was also done well and I applaud the author for making realistic characters, with flaws and all. Also, hats off to the amazing OCD rep!
The only issue I had with the book is that there were some overdramatic scenes and writing that I felt was a bit out of character. Other than that, this was a great book!
Verdict: A must read!
broncoannee's review
4.0
Len unbuckled her seatbelt. “I don’t think I’ll ever be ready,” she said. “But I’m going in.” Sage nodded. “You know that’s the definition of courage, right?”
A great story about two teens who sense a loss in the other, form a friendship, and save each other’s lives. Good read.
A great story about two teens who sense a loss in the other, form a friendship, and save each other’s lives. Good read.
zellm's review
4.0
A sweet but predictable YA novel. Sage and Len were both loveable and realistic characters, and I thought the author did a great job portraying what a panic attack is like, as well as explaining OCD. I think Sage's issues were glossed over a little more than Len's were - she definitely has her own stuff going on. But I found this overall to be a sweet story of friendship and a good representation of mental illness for the YA audience.
sammy_stenger's review
4.0
super cute YA novel with some great mental health themes!handles it in a mature way and accurately represents OCD.
jaded618's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a pick of my Book Club Subscription and I loved it. It was about 2 teenage girls who were both dealing with different types of grief and how taking help from others can be very important.
This book talked about important topics about loss and grief, as well as mental health. The characters were well formed and really brought this story to life.
As a school counselor this book was very impactful to me and difficult things that teenagers have gone through and how they overcome .
This book talked about important topics about loss and grief, as well as mental health. The characters were well formed and really brought this story to life.
As a school counselor this book was very impactful to me and difficult things that teenagers have gone through and how they overcome .