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Some Other Now by Sarah Everett

3 reviews

tsundoku_'s review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring 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

3.0

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valeriaperez261's review

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Whoever said this was a emotional roller coaster… you’re completely correct. I decided to read this because I find comfort in sorrow, sadness and grief. This has it all, and all I can say is that the closure you get after finding out what happened the night of Rowan’s death, is full filling and heartbreaking at the same time.


I love this book but I’m not sure already if it belongs in mu faves of life… I’ll give it time and see if in a few days I still think about it. I will just know.
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katiescott's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Thank you Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

Some Other Now was described as a must-read for fans of This is Us and it definitely serves up an emotional punch! We follow Jessi, growing up and figuring out who she is in dual time periods -- we'll say Before "The Big Bad" and After. 

Jessi has always been viewed as an honorary member of the Cohen family, fitting in right alongside Luke and Rowen (Ro) and considering Mel, their mom, as a second mother.  As time moves on however, Jessi finds herself both in the middle of the family and slowly being pushed aside. 

I really liked how author Sarah Everett portrayed growing up, finding love, and navigating family issues in Some Other Now.  There are some side stories that kind of bogged down the plot, and the ending was a bit rushed. Be forewarned when picking this up that it does deal with tough topics and will be an emotional read!
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