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adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books for an advanced reader copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
I really liked Begin Again by Emma Lord. Full of lovable and relatable characters, it reinforces the idea it’s ok NOT to have everything figured out. I can totally relate to the main character, Andie, who likes to have a plan and stick to that plan. She’s also a “fixer” (sometimes to the detriment of what’s best for her). This results in a variety of hilarious albeit cringeworthy experiences as a mid year freshman transfer at her parents’ alma mater. Throughout the semester Andie She struggles to figure out how to make a space for herself instead of constantly worrying about what’s best for everyone else or that she’s not living up to the legacy of her mom who passed away when Andie was a preteen. I love the messages of forging your own path and that every day is an opportunity to Begin Again.
I really liked Begin Again by Emma Lord. Full of lovable and relatable characters, it reinforces the idea it’s ok NOT to have everything figured out. I can totally relate to the main character, Andie, who likes to have a plan and stick to that plan. She’s also a “fixer” (sometimes to the detriment of what’s best for her). This results in a variety of hilarious albeit cringeworthy experiences as a mid year freshman transfer at her parents’ alma mater. Throughout the semester Andie She struggles to figure out how to make a space for herself instead of constantly worrying about what’s best for everyone else or that she’s not living up to the legacy of her mom who passed away when Andie was a preteen. I love the messages of forging your own path and that every day is an opportunity to Begin Again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Grief
Minor: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
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