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ashysnacks's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know for sure but I believe that the formatting of the arc copy I received from netgalley was a bit off. It made it difficult to follow dialogue at some points. Also not sure if it is related to formatting but sometimes it felt like sentences or paragraphs were skipped. Either that or some editing is required in those areas.
maryambm's review against another edition
3.0
I had mixed feelings about this book throughout. I couldn't immediately connect with this book; it didn't fully capture my attention until the 8th or 9th chapter. This was mainly because the characters and their self-pity with whom I just could not sympathize. I sympathized with their situations, but, Kate especially, tended to play the pity card too often for my liking.
The plot was exactly what one would expect, girl meets boy and falls in love, they have a falling out, and then they live happily ever after. It was a cute story, but lacked in a lot of places, including character and plot development.
The plot was exactly what one would expect, girl meets boy and falls in love, they have a falling out, and then they live happily ever after. It was a cute story, but lacked in a lot of places, including character and plot development.
emma_molina's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
libraryladykati's review against another edition
3.0
So I thought this would be like Something Like Normal which is a gritty read about a soldier and a rocky romantic relationship...and this one is about a soldier who lost his arm at 19. Add in a love story and PTSD, right? Kinda. It was an easy read (okay for summer) but I wanted more depth and pain. Our heroine was a bit whiny (and I don't mean to be less than understanding about Type I diabetes, but our heroine needed to get a grip or the author needed something a little more dramatic). Wished it was better.
saltybadgeradii's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutley loved it! I found it to be somewhat close to home with the dating a diabetic thing and how serious it is. I like that the author brought light to both diabetes and wounded veterans. I think these are things that are RARELY brought up in YA books.
thatssostelle's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
I’m going to be upfront and tell you that despite the title (and beautiful cover) this book does not take place during the summer or have a scene that takes places at a beach. I’m not sure whether to call it a marketing gimmick or just a glaring error but without the ocean or a tale of summer loving, Jolene Perry’s book is really addicting, subtly sexy, and filled with two interesting characters.
Told in a dual POV style, we quickly learn that Kate has been diagnosed with diabetes and unless she can keep it under control, the consequences could be fatal. Despite the many warnings from doctors and her parents, this senior in high school continues to ignore the problem. This was just a personal annoyance but because of Kate’s inability to grasp her condition and desire to keep it under wraps from just about everyone, she felt a bit immature to me. I’m not saying this wasn’t a realistic portrayal. I believe it was but I couldn’t imagine being someone who had no after school commitments and still couldn’t find the time to understand her diagnosis. (Stacey McGill fell into some bad habits like this in the Baby-Sitters Club series too.)
Anyway.
In addition to Kate dealing with all of her emotions surrounding diabetes, her longtime boyfriend drops a bomb and breaks up with her out of nowhere. She’s totally heartbroken, even though she knew moving on to college soon would have probably resulted in a breakup anyway but still. I didn’t blame her for being crushed. As a result, her best friend, Jenn, reintroduces Kate to her cousin, Aidan. He’s recently returned from the war where he was severely injured. Now he’s living with no plans for the future, with one arm instead of two, and he’s hiding out in his aunt and uncle’s house.
Aidan’s struggles with life after war felt so real. He’s dealing with nightmares, a list of things he wants to accomplish, and also the stares of people who notice his missing arm and the silence from others who aren’t sure how to breach the subject. So it was actually pretty helpful that Kate would blurt out just about anything in his presence because I think Aidan just needed to be real with someone in order to anchor him to his life.
I liked how Kate and Aidan’s stories mirrored each other (even when it was a little too much) because you got the feeling they understood and could help each other eventually. Not too mention, Aidan thought she was cute and Kate thought Aidan was hot plus Kate kept doing this “omg I really said that, didn’t I” thing that I totally do when I’m flustered and blushing over boys too. But as much as he is confiding in her, she’s still holding back… and, as a reader, you just wonder when that’s going to blow up and change the course of the story.
This book is about a lot more than two lost people coming together… it’s about finding the strength in yourself to make appropriate and necessary changes in your life. To stop avoiding the hard stuff. Perry also does a great job of slipping in family issues and solid friendships; for such a compact book, I had a great grasp on Aidan and Kate’s separate lives and each subplot was given an appropriate amount of attention and detail. I was so invested I actually wouldn’t have minded if the story was a little longer, and certain situations were explored more deeply.
Even so, I was totally smitten.
I’m going to be upfront and tell you that despite the title (and beautiful cover) this book does not take place during the summer or have a scene that takes places at a beach. I’m not sure whether to call it a marketing gimmick or just a glaring error but without the ocean or a tale of summer loving, Jolene Perry’s book is really addicting, subtly sexy, and filled with two interesting characters.
Told in a dual POV style, we quickly learn that Kate has been diagnosed with diabetes and unless she can keep it under control, the consequences could be fatal. Despite the many warnings from doctors and her parents, this senior in high school continues to ignore the problem. This was just a personal annoyance but because of Kate’s inability to grasp her condition and desire to keep it under wraps from just about everyone, she felt a bit immature to me. I’m not saying this wasn’t a realistic portrayal. I believe it was but I couldn’t imagine being someone who had no after school commitments and still couldn’t find the time to understand her diagnosis. (Stacey McGill fell into some bad habits like this in the Baby-Sitters Club series too.)
Anyway.
In addition to Kate dealing with all of her emotions surrounding diabetes, her longtime boyfriend drops a bomb and breaks up with her out of nowhere. She’s totally heartbroken, even though she knew moving on to college soon would have probably resulted in a breakup anyway but still. I didn’t blame her for being crushed. As a result, her best friend, Jenn, reintroduces Kate to her cousin, Aidan. He’s recently returned from the war where he was severely injured. Now he’s living with no plans for the future, with one arm instead of two, and he’s hiding out in his aunt and uncle’s house.
Aidan’s struggles with life after war felt so real. He’s dealing with nightmares, a list of things he wants to accomplish, and also the stares of people who notice his missing arm and the silence from others who aren’t sure how to breach the subject. So it was actually pretty helpful that Kate would blurt out just about anything in his presence because I think Aidan just needed to be real with someone in order to anchor him to his life.
I liked how Kate and Aidan’s stories mirrored each other (even when it was a little too much) because you got the feeling they understood and could help each other eventually. Not too mention, Aidan thought she was cute and Kate thought Aidan was hot plus Kate kept doing this “omg I really said that, didn’t I” thing that I totally do when I’m flustered and blushing over boys too. But as much as he is confiding in her, she’s still holding back… and, as a reader, you just wonder when that’s going to blow up and change the course of the story.
This book is about a lot more than two lost people coming together… it’s about finding the strength in yourself to make appropriate and necessary changes in your life. To stop avoiding the hard stuff. Perry also does a great job of slipping in family issues and solid friendships; for such a compact book, I had a great grasp on Aidan and Kate’s separate lives and each subplot was given an appropriate amount of attention and detail. I was so invested I actually wouldn’t have minded if the story was a little longer, and certain situations were explored more deeply.
Even so, I was totally smitten.
blooms_in_books's review against another edition
3.0
I reviewed this title with my blog mate, Ana. Our original review can be found here on The Book Hookup.
**SPECIAL NOTE:** An eARC of this title was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. However, that did not influence this review in any way. All thoughts, quotes, and opinions will be of this version and not of the published edition.
Initial Thoughts and Rating:
Ana: 3.5 stars. This was a quick read and I enjoyed the story overall. I think I liked this book most because of the situation the characters were in. It’s different than the books I’ve read lately because these characters couldn’t be “saved” or “taken away” from what they were up against. These were permanent situations and each had to learn to live with the hand they’d been dealt. Love didn’t cure all, it was a road to accepting the life they had to live.
Christina: Actual rating of 3.5 stars! I definitely agree with Ana. Coming to terms with circumstances we can’t change is often a test of a person’s will. I think the author captured that perfectly. I liked both characters and the plot, but felt overall that this novel was missing that special something to truly set it apart from other contemporaries in my mind.
The Characters:
Ana: Both Aidan and Kate are likable characters but they’re both young. In Kate’s case, that was very evident in the way she handled her diabetes. I can definitely understand that, initially, she’d want to ignore the diagnosis and hope it would go away and, I can also see how she wouldn’t want to be treated differently by Aidan because of it, but I had some trouble with the way she didn’t take care of herself even a year after understanding the importance of dealing with this situation. I loved Aidan. I thought he was handling things as best he could and that he had every intention of figuring out how to manage the rest of his life. Ultimately, he was a strong character…it just took him a while to deal with his grief and move forward.
Christina: Getting to see inside both of these characters’ head because of the alternating dual narrative, I really felt like the author captured both of their voices independently well. They were very distinct and unique to their character. I also want to give major cool points because Aiden sounded very much like a regular dude to me.
Aiden was by far my favorite of the two main characters. Though his life/future was very “up in the air” and he had a lot weighing on him, he was very direct and driven about things that he wanted and how he planned to pursue them once he got it all settled. I thought his character portrayal was very honest, and I definitely gravitated, as well as sympathized, with his character more. I had more trouble with Kate’s character, however. There were certain characteristics, namely her “honest mouth” that endeared me to her, but I found her a little frustrating and immature. While Aiden drew me in with his realness, I don’t think Kate’s character or actions came across as real enough. I couldn’t understand how she could go from heartbroken over a boy she spent over a year of meaningful time with (and they never had sex, nor really fooled around “below clothes”) and then turn around and fall head over feet for a guy she barely knows (and eagerly fall into bed with him after a few makeout sessions). I understand connections, but for her character’s previous interactions, it just didn’t come across as believable to me.
I did appreciate the growth that both of these characters showed in the end, though.
The Plot:
Ana: As I mentioned before, this plot was unique. I enjoyed the dual POV’s because it gave me an insight into each character and what they were thinking and feeling. True pain can only be described by the person who’s feeling it…just like the feelings of love are better understood when you can feel them along with the character. So I’m glad the author decided to do it this way because it took me deeper into the story. There were times when the flow was a bit slow but it didn’t diminish my liking of the story. I also like that the author was brave enough to give us an “imperfect” hero. Most other books focus on the importance of outer perfection but this book took it in another direction and helped us understand that beauty does not mean perfection.
Christina: The love story isn’t necessarily original, but the execution of it and the journey each character takes is different from your typical YA/NA. I liked that there was a depth to the storyline that didn’t revolve around tortured pasts or some kind of abuse. It was quite refreshing. For me, the dialogue was engaging and the story flowed nicely, which allowed me to finish the book in just a few short hours.
The Romance:
Ana: Neither of them wanted it, neither of them looked for it…but it came anyway. And, because I love love…I loved their romance. It was a slow build full of obstacles to overcome. There were misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions along the way but it worked. They were distractions to each other initially, but that slowly turned into more and I was rooting for them the whole way!
Christina: I liked that their relationship took them by surprise and that it felt believable in how it snuck up on them. I thought they were cute together, and I especially liked that it showed that sex doesn’t fix everything and oftentimes muddles a relationship even more. It also showed how important communication and trust is without coming across as preachy.
Gripes:
Ana: I have a couple of small issues. The first is that, unless I’m completely wrong, this book doesn’t take place in the summer. There’s lots of mention of school so I’m not sure where the title came from. Not a huge deal…but still confusing. The second is that it needs a bit of editing. I did read an ARC, however, so that may change when the final edition is published.
Christina: Like Ana said, the title is completely misleading. I thought I was going to be in for a summertime kind of love and all of this takes place during the end of a school year. I, too, noticed a lot of editing issues (grammatical, variations on the spelling of character’s names, etc) but they were easy enough to ignore in the ARC, but hopefully they’ve been resolved in the final copy. I also feel like this was incorrectly categorized, as it felt very New Adult-ish to me.
As for more direct issues with the book, I hated that Kate only realized the seriousness of her illness on the brink of the harsh breakup words, not because she was in the hospital, not because her family and friends had begged her to take it seriously, and not even when a doctor told her she could/would die if she didn’t get it under control. “Death, pffffft, I’m invincible. YOU’RE BREAKING UP WITH ME BECAUSE OF MY LACK OF RECOGNIZING ITS SERIOUSNESS?! Oh wait, it’s all totally clicking for me now. I have to get this under control.” That really made me want to throttle her a little bit.
Recommend it?
Ana: Yes. This is a quick read with a unique storyline and great characters. Oh…and I forgot to tell you that I absolutely love the cover. I know that has nothing to do with the reason you should read the book but, hey, I just had to say it out loud! :)
Christina: Yeah, I guess. Their relationship and cute dialogue totally had me smiling like a fool. It was a quick read and a refreshing storyline from the books I’ve been reading of late.
♥ A very special thanks to Albert Whitman Teen and NetGalley for providing us with an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
**SPECIAL NOTE:** An eARC of this title was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. However, that did not influence this review in any way. All thoughts, quotes, and opinions will be of this version and not of the published edition.
Initial Thoughts and Rating:
Ana: 3.5 stars. This was a quick read and I enjoyed the story overall. I think I liked this book most because of the situation the characters were in. It’s different than the books I’ve read lately because these characters couldn’t be “saved” or “taken away” from what they were up against. These were permanent situations and each had to learn to live with the hand they’d been dealt. Love didn’t cure all, it was a road to accepting the life they had to live.
Christina: Actual rating of 3.5 stars! I definitely agree with Ana. Coming to terms with circumstances we can’t change is often a test of a person’s will. I think the author captured that perfectly. I liked both characters and the plot, but felt overall that this novel was missing that special something to truly set it apart from other contemporaries in my mind.
The Characters:
Ana: Both Aidan and Kate are likable characters but they’re both young. In Kate’s case, that was very evident in the way she handled her diabetes. I can definitely understand that, initially, she’d want to ignore the diagnosis and hope it would go away and, I can also see how she wouldn’t want to be treated differently by Aidan because of it, but I had some trouble with the way she didn’t take care of herself even a year after understanding the importance of dealing with this situation. I loved Aidan. I thought he was handling things as best he could and that he had every intention of figuring out how to manage the rest of his life. Ultimately, he was a strong character…it just took him a while to deal with his grief and move forward.
Christina: Getting to see inside both of these characters’ head because of the alternating dual narrative, I really felt like the author captured both of their voices independently well. They were very distinct and unique to their character. I also want to give major cool points because Aiden sounded very much like a regular dude to me.
Aiden was by far my favorite of the two main characters. Though his life/future was very “up in the air” and he had a lot weighing on him, he was very direct and driven about things that he wanted and how he planned to pursue them once he got it all settled. I thought his character portrayal was very honest, and I definitely gravitated, as well as sympathized, with his character more. I had more trouble with Kate’s character, however. There were certain characteristics, namely her “honest mouth” that endeared me to her, but I found her a little frustrating and immature. While Aiden drew me in with his realness, I don’t think Kate’s character or actions came across as real enough. I couldn’t understand how she could go from heartbroken over a boy she spent over a year of meaningful time with (and they never had sex, nor really fooled around “below clothes”) and then turn around and fall head over feet for a guy she barely knows (and eagerly fall into bed with him after a few makeout sessions). I understand connections, but for her character’s previous interactions, it just didn’t come across as believable to me.
I did appreciate the growth that both of these characters showed in the end, though.
The Plot:
Ana: As I mentioned before, this plot was unique. I enjoyed the dual POV’s because it gave me an insight into each character and what they were thinking and feeling. True pain can only be described by the person who’s feeling it…just like the feelings of love are better understood when you can feel them along with the character. So I’m glad the author decided to do it this way because it took me deeper into the story. There were times when the flow was a bit slow but it didn’t diminish my liking of the story. I also like that the author was brave enough to give us an “imperfect” hero. Most other books focus on the importance of outer perfection but this book took it in another direction and helped us understand that beauty does not mean perfection.
Christina: The love story isn’t necessarily original, but the execution of it and the journey each character takes is different from your typical YA/NA. I liked that there was a depth to the storyline that didn’t revolve around tortured pasts or some kind of abuse. It was quite refreshing. For me, the dialogue was engaging and the story flowed nicely, which allowed me to finish the book in just a few short hours.
The Romance:
Ana: Neither of them wanted it, neither of them looked for it…but it came anyway. And, because I love love…I loved their romance. It was a slow build full of obstacles to overcome. There were misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions along the way but it worked. They were distractions to each other initially, but that slowly turned into more and I was rooting for them the whole way!
Christina: I liked that their relationship took them by surprise and that it felt believable in how it snuck up on them. I thought they were cute together, and I especially liked that it showed that sex doesn’t fix everything and oftentimes muddles a relationship even more. It also showed how important communication and trust is without coming across as preachy.
Gripes:
Ana: I have a couple of small issues. The first is that, unless I’m completely wrong, this book doesn’t take place in the summer. There’s lots of mention of school so I’m not sure where the title came from. Not a huge deal…but still confusing. The second is that it needs a bit of editing. I did read an ARC, however, so that may change when the final edition is published.
Christina: Like Ana said, the title is completely misleading. I thought I was going to be in for a summertime kind of love and all of this takes place during the end of a school year. I, too, noticed a lot of editing issues (grammatical, variations on the spelling of character’s names, etc) but they were easy enough to ignore in the ARC, but hopefully they’ve been resolved in the final copy. I also feel like this was incorrectly categorized, as it felt very New Adult-ish to me.
As for more direct issues with the book, I hated that Kate only realized the seriousness of her illness on the brink of the harsh breakup words, not because she was in the hospital, not because her family and friends had begged her to take it seriously, and not even when a doctor told her she could/would die if she didn’t get it under control. “Death, pffffft, I’m invincible. YOU’RE BREAKING UP WITH ME BECAUSE OF MY LACK OF RECOGNIZING ITS SERIOUSNESS?! Oh wait, it’s all totally clicking for me now. I have to get this under control.” That really made me want to throttle her a little bit.
Recommend it?
Ana: Yes. This is a quick read with a unique storyline and great characters. Oh…and I forgot to tell you that I absolutely love the cover. I know that has nothing to do with the reason you should read the book but, hey, I just had to say it out loud! :)
Christina: Yeah, I guess. Their relationship and cute dialogue totally had me smiling like a fool. It was a quick read and a refreshing storyline from the books I’ve been reading of late.
♥ A very special thanks to Albert Whitman Teen and NetGalley for providing us with an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
austriana's review against another edition
2.0
1.5 stars
I really couldn't decide between 1.5 stars and 2 stars, and I ultimately settled upon 1.5 because of the title and cover. Yes, they swayed me against the book, because not only does the book NOT take place at the beach, it also does not take place during the summer. I have no idea why this book is called "The summer I found you" and depicts a girl standing on the beach.
The book is told in alternating chapters by the two main characters, Aidan and Kate, but they have the exact same voice. The only good thing is that their storylines are just different enough so that readers won't be confused. The author has problems with pronoun usage at times (one of my biggest pet peeves), and some of the grammatical errors are distracting. (Seriously, a professional author needs to learn when to use she vs. her. At the very least, make sure your editor knows the difference.)
But those aren't the biggest problems. No, the blatant use of a token minority, the attempt to focus on PTSD and dropping it later...oh, I could list tons of issues.
So Kate's ex-boyfriend is black. And the author wants you to be very, very aware of this. Right on the first page, we're told:
Later, Kate actually thinks:
I felt like the way the author hammered in his race was to make the reader aware that she attempted to diversify the book. However, it's clumsily executed, and because he's the ONLY minority mentioned in the book, it feels as though it was done as an afterthought. I'm all for diversity in books, but this wasn't done the right way.
Next issue on the list: Aidan's PTSD. At the beginning of the novel, he's visiting a therapist and having nightmares. By the end, he's so distracted by Kate and her long, beautiful legs, the PTSD seems to melt away. You see, by visiting his old Army pals and the wife of his friend who died in the same explosion that took his arm, in addition to Kate's presence, Aidan is cured. Because that's how it works, obvs.
Every time I think of what I hated in this book, I come up with a new item. So we'll discuss Kate's verbal diarrhea next. Kate does not have a filter, and I think we're supposed to find it charming and cute. Aidan certainly does. He likes that she doesn't hold back, and she treats him normally despite his missing limb. That'd actually be a good trait to have, but it really doesn't forgive stupid comments like this when you first meet a veteran with a missing limb:
What does that even mean? Dude's cousin just told you he lost his arm in Afghanistan, and then you make a joke that sounds like he lost it in a bar fight? It's not cute or funny. But of course Aidan likes it, because Aidan and Kate are destined for each other.
Finally, Aidan (and Kate's mother) constantly worries about the age difference between the two of them. They're a whole TWO YEARS APART. Are you freaking out about that yet? Because that's massive. We're talking robbing the cradle territory. And Aidan at one point mentions he's fairly inexperienced when it comes to the ladies, but later makes a comment that implies he's been around for a bit. I don't think the author knew which one she wanted it to be.
I feel like I could go on, but thinking about nitpicking everything I disliked about the book leaves me feeling exhausted. So just read many of the other negative comments, because I feel like several of those made good points!
I really couldn't decide between 1.5 stars and 2 stars, and I ultimately settled upon 1.5 because of the title and cover. Yes, they swayed me against the book, because not only does the book NOT take place at the beach, it also does not take place during the summer. I have no idea why this book is called "The summer I found you" and depicts a girl standing on the beach.
The book is told in alternating chapters by the two main characters, Aidan and Kate, but they have the exact same voice. The only good thing is that their storylines are just different enough so that readers won't be confused. The author has problems with pronoun usage at times (one of my biggest pet peeves), and some of the grammatical errors are distracting. (Seriously, a professional author needs to learn when to use she vs. her. At the very least, make sure your editor knows the difference.)
But those aren't the biggest problems. No, the blatant use of a token minority, the attempt to focus on PTSD and dropping it later...oh, I could list tons of issues.
So Kate's ex-boyfriend is black. And the author wants you to be very, very aware of this. Right on the first page, we're told:
"Shelton's black hair is cut short. Perfect for a young African American guy heading off to college for great things. I think he took a picture of Obama into Super Cuts and said, 'One day I want to be that guy. Make me look like him.'"
Later, Kate actually thinks:
"Shelton. Still looking like the token black model for J. Crew."
I felt like the way the author hammered in his race was to make the reader aware that she attempted to diversify the book. However, it's clumsily executed, and because he's the ONLY minority mentioned in the book, it feels as though it was done as an afterthought. I'm all for diversity in books, but this wasn't done the right way.
Next issue on the list: Aidan's PTSD. At the beginning of the novel, he's visiting a therapist and having nightmares. By the end, he's so distracted by Kate and her long, beautiful legs, the PTSD seems to melt away. You see, by visiting his old Army pals and the wife of his friend who died in the same explosion that took his arm, in addition to Kate's presence, Aidan is cured. Because that's how it works, obvs.
Every time I think of what I hated in this book, I come up with a new item. So we'll discuss Kate's verbal diarrhea next. Kate does not have a filter, and I think we're supposed to find it charming and cute. Aidan certainly does. He likes that she doesn't hold back, and she treats him normally despite his missing limb. That'd actually be a good trait to have, but it really doesn't forgive stupid comments like this when you first meet a veteran with a missing limb:
"So what does the other guy look like?"
What does that even mean? Dude's cousin just told you he lost his arm in Afghanistan, and then you make a joke that sounds like he lost it in a bar fight? It's not cute or funny. But of course Aidan likes it, because Aidan and Kate are destined for each other.
Finally, Aidan (and Kate's mother) constantly worries about the age difference between the two of them. They're a whole TWO YEARS APART. Are you freaking out about that yet? Because that's massive. We're talking robbing the cradle territory. And Aidan at one point mentions he's fairly inexperienced when it comes to the ladies, but later makes a comment that implies he's been around for a bit. I don't think the author knew which one she wanted it to be.
I feel like I could go on, but thinking about nitpicking everything I disliked about the book leaves me feeling exhausted. So just read many of the other negative comments, because I feel like several of those made good points!
xcarxradiox's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve had this book on my bookshelf for almost two years… I picked it up this morning and finished it this evening. I read some of the reviews before starting it (I try not to as I’m easily persuaded), but I’m so glad I didn’t put it back on my shelf unread.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It’s dual POV which is one of my favs. It follows Aidan as he navigates his “new norm” after returning home from Afghanistan with the loss of his arm, PTSD, and grief. It also follows Kate who is struggling to come to terms either her type one diabetes diagnosis while also going through a breakup.
It’s a YA novel so important to keep that in mind while reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It’s dual POV which is one of my favs. It follows Aidan as he navigates his “new norm” after returning home from Afghanistan with the loss of his arm, PTSD, and grief. It also follows Kate who is struggling to come to terms either her type one diabetes diagnosis while also going through a breakup.
It’s a YA novel so important to keep that in mind while reading.