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tirzahhh's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ⭐️ I loved reading a book that shows a different side of OCD than what people typically think of.
[side note] If you’re avoiding sex/spicy scenes, be aware that there is a bit of spice in the chapter “This One Boy”. Honestly this is what bumped the rating down from 4 to 3.5…books with teen spice give me the *ick*
[side note] If you’re avoiding sex/spicy scenes, be aware that there is a bit of spice in the chapter “This One Boy”. Honestly this is what bumped the rating down from 4 to 3.5…books with teen spice give me the *ick*
rieley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-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
abbycadabsy's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alineg's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jewelsdef's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED the portrayal of ocd in this book. i also really enjoyed that it included a romance storyline, while staying true to mental illness.
fearlessfiction's review against another edition
3.0
This was different from what I usually read but it was such an easy read. the story just flows and you get curious about what's going on. I feel like mental health is portrayed really well and it's very recognizable how she feels about herself. I did see a spoiler about this book which made it a little less "wow" but overall, worth it.
sophiaknudsen's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! I would definitely recommend everyone read this! I found that I really connected with the characters and grew with them throughout the story. This novel had an insanely surprising and unexpected plot twist that just blew my mind (well, as much as any contemporary read would)! Very moving and touching, but won't make you sob, thank goodness ;).
wiam3's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
juliapatt2007's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The author clearly did her research to accurately portray Sam’s OCD. This book provides an interesting window into the live of someone suffering from OCD and breaks down stereotypes often ascribed to those suffering from OCD. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a unique story or to learn more about mental illnesses. It was a quick read for me, it took three hours or so of uninterrupted reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content
vhylace's review against another edition
5.0
every last word.
every last one.
this story spoke volumes within me. i’ve always loved words. the meaning of them, how simple phrases could mesh and flow together to create something with so much emotion. writing as always been a way for me to vent whatever was going on in my life, and i enjoyed reading sam finally discovering something that allowed her to become happy with who she is as a person.
this was a type of book i didn’t know i would like at first. i read the first couple pages and i didn’t really find it something i would seem to enjoy, but as i kept reading, i could feel how much sam wanted to change, wanted to become more confident that i felt an urge to witness the type of person she would become in the end.
i love romance, i really do, but a really good friendship trumps romance anyday. and when i kept reading about caroline and sam, i felt whole knowing how well sam was doing thanks to caroline’s help.
i loved how the author closed up the book. it took me for a twist, and it couldn’t have had a better climax.
i loved sam’s realization that even though caroline might have been made up in her mind, it didn’t mean she wasn’t entirely involved in changing her life forever. that scene where sam reads all of 2007’s caroline’s poems was my favorite part in the book. it made me feel sad, but happy that people after her got to confide in such a close group of people willing to show their vulnerability with each other.
what made the book so much better was sam’s final realization that she was caroline all along: the confident, smart, funny girl that was actually hidden deep within her.
okay, and lastly, the final ending where she had troubles making a poem for emily and caroline showed up for a split second. that made me happy.
it’s kinda weird not talking about romance in this review, but i just feel like the friendship in this book outweighed all the romantic scenes with aj. i wouldn’t have it any other way, honestly.
and after this book, i think three might be my new favorite number.
every last one.
this story spoke volumes within me. i’ve always loved words. the meaning of them, how simple phrases could mesh and flow together to create something with so much emotion. writing as always been a way for me to vent whatever was going on in my life, and i enjoyed reading sam finally discovering something that allowed her to become happy with who she is as a person.
this was a type of book i didn’t know i would like at first. i read the first couple pages and i didn’t really find it something i would seem to enjoy, but as i kept reading, i could feel how much sam wanted to change, wanted to become more confident that i felt an urge to witness the type of person she would become in the end.
i love romance, i really do, but a really good friendship trumps romance anyday. and when i kept reading about caroline and sam, i felt whole knowing how well sam was doing thanks to caroline’s help.
i loved how the author closed up the book. it took me for a twist, and it couldn’t have had a better climax.
i loved sam’s realization that even though caroline might have been made up in her mind, it didn’t mean she wasn’t entirely involved in changing her life forever. that scene where sam reads all of 2007’s caroline’s poems was my favorite part in the book. it made me feel sad, but happy that people after her got to confide in such a close group of people willing to show their vulnerability with each other.
what made the book so much better was sam’s final realization that she was caroline all along: the confident, smart, funny girl that was actually hidden deep within her.
okay, and lastly, the final ending where she had troubles making a poem for emily and caroline showed up for a split second. that made me happy.
it’s kinda weird not talking about romance in this review, but i just feel like the friendship in this book outweighed all the romantic scenes with aj. i wouldn’t have it any other way, honestly.
and after this book, i think three might be my new favorite number.