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nutshell's review against another edition
3.0
My heart hurts after reading this book. This book isn't the type that gives you all of the answers. It's one that readers have to be patient with. It's very poetic in style and uses that to its fullest advantage.
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mikisoq's review
4.0
The beginning of this book was a little boring. the main reason for it may be because it was a bit confusing and I didn't understand much of it. The ending was great! When I finished the book it all made sense and I couldn't stop smiling. I was so happy for Andrew. He finally found himself!
neglet's review against another edition
Excellent read, with a family mystery slowly revealed in alternating flashback chapters, and a delicate portrayal of trauma and it’s aftermath. Really fantastic use of metaphor.
bebbiie's review against another edition
3.0
Much much more of a book than I expected it to be...I was stunned to read some parts.
kaitrosereads's review against another edition
4.0
Charm & Strange has to be the most perfect title for this book. It's just the right mix of charming and strange and it's completely unique to the YA market. While I didn't completely love it, I have to say I did thoroughly enjoy my time reading Charm & Strange.
First off, I just want to clarify. Charm & Strange is contemporary. I did not expect that at all when I first started reading it and it took me a little while to realize that I was, in fact, reading a contemporary novel. Don't be fooled by the cover or synopsis and read this one thinking it's paranormal, like I did.
I wasn't sure how I felt about the characters in Charm & Strange for a good portion of the book. Andrew is a very odd character. He's hard to get a read on and I never really felt like I connected to him. For once though, that didn't actually detract from my enjoyment of the story. Andrew's personality was definitely that of a loner and I felt like maybe I wasn't supposed to connect to him. He's a very messed up person and while I didn't connect to him, I really felt for him. And while Andrew is a loner, he can't completely shut everyone out. New girl in school, Jordan, brings out something in Andrew and he just can't avoid her completely. Jordan was a bit of a mystery to me for a while but she ended up being a very good person and a true friend to Andrew when he needed one most.
Fair warning: the story is very dark. This is definitely a book for older YA readers. There's sex, drugs, alcohol, abuse, depression, and more. It may be a quick read but it's definitely not a light one. You really need to be in the right mood to read this one.
Without giving anything away about the story, I just want to say this: it's not at all what's expected. Sure there were a few little things that were kind of predictable but that's it. With every turn of the page, I never knew what was coming. Once you start this book, be prepared to read straight through. It's a gripping read that will shock you more than once throughout the course of Andrew's story.
Overall, Charm & Strange may not have been the perfect read but it was pretty dang close. If you like a darker story, I highly recommend this one. Stephanie Kuehn is on my list of authors to check out from now on.
First off, I just want to clarify. Charm & Strange is contemporary. I did not expect that at all when I first started reading it and it took me a little while to realize that I was, in fact, reading a contemporary novel. Don't be fooled by the cover or synopsis and read this one thinking it's paranormal, like I did.
I wasn't sure how I felt about the characters in Charm & Strange for a good portion of the book. Andrew is a very odd character. He's hard to get a read on and I never really felt like I connected to him. For once though, that didn't actually detract from my enjoyment of the story. Andrew's personality was definitely that of a loner and I felt like maybe I wasn't supposed to connect to him. He's a very messed up person and while I didn't connect to him, I really felt for him. And while Andrew is a loner, he can't completely shut everyone out. New girl in school, Jordan, brings out something in Andrew and he just can't avoid her completely. Jordan was a bit of a mystery to me for a while but she ended up being a very good person and a true friend to Andrew when he needed one most.
Fair warning: the story is very dark. This is definitely a book for older YA readers. There's sex, drugs, alcohol, abuse, depression, and more. It may be a quick read but it's definitely not a light one. You really need to be in the right mood to read this one.
Without giving anything away about the story, I just want to say this: it's not at all what's expected. Sure there were a few little things that were kind of predictable but that's it. With every turn of the page, I never knew what was coming. Once you start this book, be prepared to read straight through. It's a gripping read that will shock you more than once throughout the course of Andrew's story.
Overall, Charm & Strange may not have been the perfect read but it was pretty dang close. If you like a darker story, I highly recommend this one. Stephanie Kuehn is on my list of authors to check out from now on.
blue124's review against another edition
3.0
DNF at 60%.
It's not a bad book. It's one of those "it's not you it's me" kind of books. Nothing really bad about it, it's just too vague for me and I got bored halfway. Still, it's not a bad book at all.
It's not a bad book. It's one of those "it's not you it's me" kind of books. Nothing really bad about it, it's just too vague for me and I got bored halfway. Still, it's not a bad book at all.
mengler87's review against another edition
5.0
another wow! a very difficult subject to read about, but could not put it down! a quick, intense, and poignant read! Look for more "seals" to be added in January!
windiego's review against another edition
4.0
I knew this book was going to break my heart, but I cannot look away.