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Some Other Now by Sarah Everett

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noellerose's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad fast-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

4.0

This book was quite a quick read, even if the subject manner was serious and heartbreaking. I liked how the story was split up into Then and Now, and how we saw Jessi's interaction with the Cohen family before and after the accident that put a stop to their friendship. I liked how apparent the character's flaws were, and that even the 'good' characters had their imperfections.

I have to admit, I did find Jessi a tad bit melodramatic. I understand she felt extremely guilty for what happened, but she pretended like everyone hated her and that she didn't deserve to be loved, and the conversations were written as if we were supposed to feel sorry for Jessi. Also, I thought it was a bit weird that there was barely a mention of Rowan in the Nows. He was her best friend, but we didn't really see any of her grieving process. That was a bit unfortunate. 

All with all, this was a great read for me. 
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rendz's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad tense 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

Wow. What a book. Incredible. Emotionally destructive. A full RTC!
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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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phoebereads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

 'Some Other Now' is a quiet and emotional journey of a girl trying to pick up the pieces of the friendships and family that managed to shatter over the course of just over a year. Main character Jessi's life, like in the book's narration, has been split into "Then" and "Now". It's through these two disjointed periods of her life that the story of how things ended up the way they did becomes clear. It's a story of guilt, grief and loss, but one of love too. Romantic love, motherly love, and the fierce love of friendship too. Love that Jessi is convinced she doesn't deserve anymore. I really enjoyed the way this book tackled a lot of difficult questions and conversations and how no matter how flawed these characters were, the story reminds them, and the reader, that they are not the sum of their mistakes and that life must go on, even amidst and after terrible things. It's a really meaningful story and one that I think will resonate with a lot of readers.

** Many thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for an eARC of the book in exchange for an honest review! 
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daniellestarredpages's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I loved this book but there were some parts that didn't quite make any sense to me. Like the scene a little later in the book that cause the main conflict that we are introduced to in the beginning of the book. I don't understand why the main character reacted that way to her best friends she was had no feelings for him. I did appreciate the fact that the author addressed how mental illness can negatively impact family members without putting any fault on the person that is suffering. I did like the romantic dynamic between Jess and Luke for the most part, but I do think that the way Luke treated Jess when they just started fake dating was a bit much. I loved the family dynamic between Jess and her mother when her mother was recovering and the dynamic between Jess and Mel.

That's All I Got, Danielle.
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