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tasnimfauzi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mandy_caitlyn's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
nadiacoleccionista's review against another edition
4.0
4/5⭐️
Es un libro interesante, la historia es un poco similar a los libros de buscando a Alaska y ciudades de papel, en el hecho de qué hay un personaje que desaparece y deja a los demás con una intriga del porque se va.
Me gustaron mucho los personajes, creo que mis favoritos fueron Peter y Nick; peter que es el papa de Miranda se me hizo un papa muy amoroso, comprensivo y buena onda, ya quisiera un papá así! Hahah y Nick, omg Nick, es ese chico nerd del que te enamoras si o si, (quiero un novio así por favor haha)
Pero en fin, la trama es muy buena, la pluma de la escritora en su mayoría fue ligera y muy digerible, me lo devoré en un santiamén
Es un libro interesante, la historia es un poco similar a los libros de buscando a Alaska y ciudades de papel, en el hecho de qué hay un personaje que desaparece y deja a los demás con una intriga del porque se va.
Me gustaron mucho los personajes, creo que mis favoritos fueron Peter y Nick; peter que es el papa de Miranda se me hizo un papa muy amoroso, comprensivo y buena onda, ya quisiera un papá así! Hahah y Nick, omg Nick, es ese chico nerd del que te enamoras si o si, (quiero un novio así por favor haha)
Pero en fin, la trama es muy buena, la pluma de la escritora en su mayoría fue ligera y muy digerible, me lo devoré en un santiamén
mooncrepes's review
3.0
Two girls, bound by the abandonment of their mothers, learn to face & survive the world together - until one of them goes missing. Though this book was slow at times, I found the story touching, easily relatable, and sure, a little dramatic. But I loved the platonic element between the two girls, Miranda & Syd. Romance was not the center of the story, which was refreshing, and I liked that Miranda was not a passive protagonist.
3.5 stars in my book :) Worth the read.
3.5 stars in my book :) Worth the read.
nedadallal's review against another edition
4.0
The lovely father/daughter relationship was the heart of this book. And the romantic relationship was a close second. I found the friendship element frustrating and didn’t really have much patience or empathy for Syd, but everything else about the book was really wonderful
ariaugustine's review against another edition
3.0
Two girls, bound by the abandonment of their mothers, learn to face & survive the world together - until one of them goes missing. Though this book was slow at times, I found the story touching, easily relatable, and sure, a little dramatic. But I loved the platonic element between the two girls, Miranda & Syd. Romance was not the center of the story, which was refreshing, and I liked that Miranda was not a passive protagonist.
3.5 stars in my book :) Worth the read.
3.5 stars in my book :) Worth the read.
samwlabb's review against another edition
4.0
After a display of bizarre behavior, Miranda's best friend, Syd, disappeared.
This was the note Syd left for her father, but it was a crushing blow to Miranda, who was already dealing with prior desertions. Syd was her guide, her best friend, and supporter, and now Miranda was left to navigate the world without her.
This was such a beautiful story of love: platonic love between best friends, familial love, and first love.
The friendship between Syd and Miranda was built on a foundation of shared pain. Both were abandoned by their mothers at young ages, but their circumstances were quite different. While Syd lived in a home devoid of love, Miranda was lucky to have a father, who adored her, and attempted to fill in those holes left by her mother. Though I do believe Syd held Miranda back some, I never questioned her love for Miranda at any point.
Like I said, Miranda was fortunate to have a fantastic father. He was forced to grow as a parent, when Miranda's mother left, and he more than rose to the occasion. They had an incredible relationship, which was so genuine and heartwarming. Despite all the affection, Miranda still struggled a little with her identity, because she looked more like her Latina mother, than her white father, and this was something that burdened her throughout the book.
I saved my favorite "love" for last, because I am such a sap and love a good romance, which Fountain so wonderfully delivered. Watching these two navigate their feelings was such a treat. They were terribly adorable, and the way they fumbled through many of their interactions was so endearing and realistic. I adored that they talked to each other, like really talked to each other about important things, and I was especially pleased with the way Fountain navigated the physical side of their relationship. Consent was explicitly discussed, and I think it was extremely important in the context of this story.
There was a lot of exploration of different kinds of love, but there was also a little mystery infused via Syd's disappearance. Miranda searched for Syd on and off throughout the story, and she stumbled upon clues, which eventually revealed the real reason why Syd fled. But, what I enjoyed most was how Miranda found herself as she was searching for Syd. Without Syd running the show, Miranda was forced to rely on herself more, and as a result, she grew a great deal. She came to terms with some things from her past, which had been haunting her, and because of this, was able to look forward to her future.
Overall: A heartbreaking and heartwarming story of first love, facing change, and finding yourself in the wake of huge losses.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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"I'm not missing. I'm gone."
This was the note Syd left for her father, but it was a crushing blow to Miranda, who was already dealing with prior desertions. Syd was her guide, her best friend, and supporter, and now Miranda was left to navigate the world without her.
This was such a beautiful story of love: platonic love between best friends, familial love, and first love.
The friendship between Syd and Miranda was built on a foundation of shared pain. Both were abandoned by their mothers at young ages, but their circumstances were quite different. While Syd lived in a home devoid of love, Miranda was lucky to have a father, who adored her, and attempted to fill in those holes left by her mother. Though I do believe Syd held Miranda back some, I never questioned her love for Miranda at any point.
Like I said, Miranda was fortunate to have a fantastic father. He was forced to grow as a parent, when Miranda's mother left, and he more than rose to the occasion. They had an incredible relationship, which was so genuine and heartwarming. Despite all the affection, Miranda still struggled a little with her identity, because she looked more like her Latina mother, than her white father, and this was something that burdened her throughout the book.
I saved my favorite "love" for last, because I am such a sap and love a good romance, which Fountain so wonderfully delivered. Watching these two navigate their feelings was such a treat. They were terribly adorable, and the way they fumbled through many of their interactions was so endearing and realistic. I adored that they talked to each other, like really talked to each other about important things, and I was especially pleased with the way Fountain navigated the physical side of their relationship. Consent was explicitly discussed, and I think it was extremely important in the context of this story.
There was a lot of exploration of different kinds of love, but there was also a little mystery infused via Syd's disappearance. Miranda searched for Syd on and off throughout the story, and she stumbled upon clues, which eventually revealed the real reason why Syd fled. But, what I enjoyed most was how Miranda found herself as she was searching for Syd. Without Syd running the show, Miranda was forced to rely on herself more, and as a result, she grew a great deal. She came to terms with some things from her past, which had been haunting her, and because of this, was able to look forward to her future.
Overall: A heartbreaking and heartwarming story of first love, facing change, and finding yourself in the wake of huge losses.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
BLOG | INSTAGRAM |TWITTER | BLOGLOVIN | FRIEND ME ON GOODREADS
allyxmoon's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
dailyjulianne's review against another edition
5.0
I devoured the second half of this book and I can't stop thinking about it. The conversations around grief and friendship and agency this book inspires are just. Remarkable. I loved it so much.
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