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adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4⭐️
Publisher: Random House Children's
Publication Date: Nov 26, 2024
Tommy was not a nice guy. He was borderline abusive to his girlfriend and those around him. He was stringing other girls along. He was a much loved internet sensation. He is dead.
My Thoughts
I know a lot of people dislike chapters in books written as social media posts, but I'm here for it!!! I think it's a fun new writing style and get enjoyment out of it. That being said, you can absolutely skip the into social post page and still get the whole story. Just start at chapter One Kiara.
This book is not for the short chapter lovers, but...... if you don't mind long chapters that engage you with different characters' mindsets, then dive right in. That's exactly what I did.
I LOVED this read. I was engrossed from the very first page. YA is not my normal read, yet I found myself hurtling back in time to when I was a teen. The author has done a magnificent of capturing the raw emotions of teenagers. The impulsiveness and naivety. Thinking they are making smart choices when really that don't have the ability to see they are walking straight into harms way.
The book is perfect for anyone over 13. Teens will completely relate, and adults will remember. It is all so well written.
Kiara was my favorite character. She represents us all. Trapped without being able to see the way out of a bad relationship. Worried about the repercussions of just walking away. How easily her whole life ended up revolving around a guy who was nothing but wrong.
I related the most to Neveah. Totally innocent and clueless. Walking around in a world she knew nothing about and unable to navigate. A sheltered church girl who thought she had found Mr. RIGHT. I think we all find ourselves ourselves in deep water sometimes. It is how we swim through it that counts. She swims with courage while trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be.
Priscilla is THAT girl. The one we all love to hate. Self-serving and self-centered. The one you don't trust with your boyfriend. The last person you trust or expect to come through. At times, she surprised me.
Just read the book. I can't recommend it enough.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the free ACR for review. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Publisher: Random House Children's
Publication Date: Nov 26, 2024
Tommy was not a nice guy. He was borderline abusive to his girlfriend and those around him. He was stringing other girls along. He was a much loved internet sensation. He is dead.
My Thoughts
I know a lot of people dislike chapters in books written as social media posts, but I'm here for it!!! I think it's a fun new writing style and get enjoyment out of it. That being said, you can absolutely skip the into social post page and still get the whole story. Just start at chapter One Kiara.
This book is not for the short chapter lovers, but...... if you don't mind long chapters that engage you with different characters' mindsets, then dive right in. That's exactly what I did.
I LOVED this read. I was engrossed from the very first page. YA is not my normal read, yet I found myself hurtling back in time to when I was a teen. The author has done a magnificent of capturing the raw emotions of teenagers. The impulsiveness and naivety. Thinking they are making smart choices when really that don't have the ability to see they are walking straight into harms way.
The book is perfect for anyone over 13. Teens will completely relate, and adults will remember. It is all so well written.
Kiara was my favorite character. She represents us all. Trapped without being able to see the way out of a bad relationship. Worried about the repercussions of just walking away. How easily her whole life ended up revolving around a guy who was nothing but wrong.
I related the most to Neveah. Totally innocent and clueless. Walking around in a world she knew nothing about and unable to navigate. A sheltered church girl who thought she had found Mr. RIGHT. I think we all find ourselves ourselves in deep water sometimes. It is how we swim through it that counts. She swims with courage while trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be.
Priscilla is THAT girl. The one we all love to hate. Self-serving and self-centered. The one you don't trust with your boyfriend. The last person you trust or expect to come through. At times, she surprised me.
Just read the book. I can't recommend it enough.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the free ACR for review. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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