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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I received a digital ARC of this title from Edelweiss for an honest review.
Chris is spending the summer with his aunt in North Carolina after being homeschooled for the past year after a terrible assault. Maia lives next door to Chris's aunt and is trying to recover from her sister suddenly dying. Their first meeting is when Chris almost runs over Maia, so a friendship doesn't look promising, but they're going to be neighbors for the summer, so Chris tries to make it up to her.
Something like Gravity is a sweet YA book about moving forward after trauma. It's recommended for fans of Love, Simon and Eleanor & Park.
Honestly, I did enjoy this book a lot and would definitely recommend it. But I didn't get what the big deal was about Maia's "secret." I didn't get why it was SO hard to tell Chris and then I didn't get why Chris was SO upset that she didn't. It felt like it wasn't something that rated that degree of anger.
Chris is spending the summer with his aunt in North Carolina after being homeschooled for the past year after a terrible assault. Maia lives next door to Chris's aunt and is trying to recover from her sister suddenly dying. Their first meeting is when Chris almost runs over Maia, so a friendship doesn't look promising, but they're going to be neighbors for the summer, so Chris tries to make it up to her.
Something like Gravity is a sweet YA book about moving forward after trauma. It's recommended for fans of Love, Simon and Eleanor & Park.
Honestly, I did enjoy this book a lot and would definitely recommend it. But I didn't get what the big deal was about Maia's "secret." I didn't get why it was SO hard to tell Chris and then I didn't get why Chris was SO upset that she didn't. It felt like it wasn't something that rated that degree of anger.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Really enjoyed this book! I really connected with each of the characters even though I have never experienced either of their situations! I liked the plot line and the growth of both characters! The ending made my heart swell! So good! Highly recommend!
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
challenging
slow-paced
this story talks about two teenagers struggling with two different things; maia just lost her sister and doesn't know herself and chris, a transgender boy whose mom cannot fully accept yet. maia didn't want to get close to him and he was hesitant yet enthralled by her.
their relationship was wholesome but not quite honest, lies started getting in their way and separated them slowly. the ending was mature and a closure for both of them nevertheless it left you wanting more.
not sure how i feel about this particular work, i'm having many mixed emotions right now,,, 3.5/5!!
their relationship was wholesome but not quite honest, lies started getting in their way and separated them slowly. the ending was mature and a closure for both of them nevertheless it left you wanting more.
not sure how i feel about this particular work, i'm having many mixed emotions right now,,, 3.5/5!!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I couldn't put this down!
As the mother of a transgender teen, I'm constantly trying to find books that include them, but there aren't many around yet. Hopefully this changes.
What happens to Chris to cause him to spend the summer with his aunt is probably my biggest fear. I will always live in fear that my child will be targeted for simply being himself.
I'm glad Chris was able to get passed it. I'm glad Maia was understanding when she found out his secret. The ending could have been better, but not every relationship is "happily ever after," and it's important for children to see that. I'm glad Chris and Maia were able to end on good terms, and they were both what the other needed at the time.
As the mother of a transgender teen, I'm constantly trying to find books that include them, but there aren't many around yet. Hopefully this changes.
What happens to Chris to cause him to spend the summer with his aunt is probably my biggest fear. I will always live in fear that my child will be targeted for simply being himself.
I'm glad Chris was able to get passed it. I'm glad Maia was understanding when she found out his secret. The ending could have been better, but not every relationship is "happily ever after," and it's important for children to see that. I'm glad Chris and Maia were able to end on good terms, and they were both what the other needed at the time.