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fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
[4.5 stars]
Since You've Been Gone is one of the best YA Lit books I've read in a while. Morgan Matson totally outdone herself once again. This book kept me awake until 10:30 a.m. because I just HAD to finish it. It even had me cracking up in the morning while everyone was asleep. Yep, it was that good.
I saw so much of myself reflected in the main character, Emily, and her friends reminded me of my friends. The writing was fantastic and just flowed so smoothly.
Maybe the ending was supposed to be left open, but I couldn't help but wish that the author had wrapped things up with Dawn and Collins. I just really loved their little group and I didn't want it break apart - I've gotten very attached to the characters.
Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite books now. If you haven't read this yet, then you're missing out!
Since You've Been Gone is one of the best YA Lit books I've read in a while. Morgan Matson totally outdone herself once again. This book kept me awake until 10:30 a.m. because I just HAD to finish it. It even had me cracking up in the morning while everyone was asleep. Yep, it was that good.
I saw so much of myself reflected in the main character, Emily, and her friends reminded me of my friends. The writing was fantastic and just flowed so smoothly.
Maybe the ending was supposed to be left open, but I couldn't help but wish that the author had wrapped things up with Dawn and Collins. I just really loved their little group and I didn't want it break apart - I've gotten very attached to the characters.
Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite books now. If you haven't read this yet, then you're missing out!
suyagotz's review against another edition
5.0
A book you can finish in a day... Check!
I'm so glad I chose this to be my first read of 2015,because I couldn't have loved it more. Everything about this book is amazing, from the cover to the plot.
I connected so much to the characters, especially to Em in her awkwardness and the difficulty of a long-distance friendship. The characters were so believable and felt like actual teenagers. The friendship between Sloane and Emily was not only stated, it was shown and proven and I could feel it. And the romance... so well constructed.
Overall, amazing contemporary and coming of age story!
I'm so glad I chose this to be my first read of 2015,because I couldn't have loved it more. Everything about this book is amazing, from the cover to the plot.
I connected so much to the characters, especially to Em in her awkwardness and the difficulty of a long-distance friendship. The characters were so believable and felt like actual teenagers. The friendship between Sloane and Emily was not only stated, it was shown and proven and I could feel it. And the romance... so well constructed.
Overall, amazing contemporary and coming of age story!
megancperry's review against another edition
2.0
*2.5 stars
To start off with, I wasn't a fan of this book because Frank just annoyed me. I liked the main idea of the story, with the development of the main character and the whole lesson of 'trying new things' and 'going outside your comfort zone', that was all good.
However, at the beginning we meet Frank someplace (I can't even remember) and it's all great. But then he keeps appearing. He won't go away!! It seemed like everywhere Emily went, Frank was there! Don't get me wrong, he was a great character and I had no problem with that, but I just wanted some scenes without him, especially since I didn't really like the friendship/romance they had because it was so predictable that they'd get together, even though he already had a girlfriend, which I know isn't a great reason but something about their relationship just didn't click with me. I didn't ship them at all.
Stuff about the Emily/Sloane relationship also annoyed me. For example, when they had the argument about the underage bar:
Overall, I wasn't that impressed by this, I didn't particularly like the main relationships, and it took me quite a while to get through.
To start off with, I wasn't a fan of this book because Frank just annoyed me. I liked the main idea of the story, with the development of the main character and the whole lesson of 'trying new things' and 'going outside your comfort zone', that was all good.
However, at the beginning we meet Frank someplace (I can't even remember) and it's all great. But then he keeps appearing. He won't go away!! It seemed like everywhere Emily went, Frank was there! Don't get me wrong, he was a great character and I had no problem with that, but I just wanted some scenes without him, especially since I didn't really like the friendship/romance they had because it was so predictable that they'd get together, even though he already had a girlfriend, which I know isn't a great reason but something about their relationship just didn't click with me. I didn't ship them at all.
Stuff about the Emily/Sloane relationship also annoyed me. For example, when they had the argument about the underage bar:
"I could see that [Sloane] didn't understand why I wasn't just agreeing with her."This basically sums it all up.
Overall, I wasn't that impressed by this, I didn't particularly like the main relationships, and it took me quite a while to get through.
felicityr07's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous book, the world is so clearly set up and the characters so beautifully created. I loved the growth seen in the main characters, the way they challenge themselves. Although I did find the main character to be a bit annoying at times, it was only a minor-issue. My main problem with this book (although not a huge one!) was that the last chapter felt rushed. It was almost as if the author didn't know how to end the book, so just chucked all their ideas into one chapter. The result was a weird ending that left me confused and unsatisfied.
millacamilla's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
joana_stormblessed's review against another edition
5.0
one of my new favorite contemporaries! i adored this book and i will reread it often.
nuricornbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Interesante. Al comienzo del libro me lo encontré algo lento y tedioso, no tanto como para abandonarlo o parar la lectura, pero si lo suficiente para no avanzar con más rapidez el libro. Hubiese preferido otro final, pero no estuvo mal.
En definitiva no ha sido el mejor libro que he leído, pero si que ha sido bueno, sobre todo por el mensaje que quiere transmitir. Está más que claro que la amistad y la búsqueda del auto-concepto, de quién eres en realidad, es lo más importante del libro, pero hubiese preferido que desglosaran un poquito más la relación amorosa que resulta al final.
Y, reiterando, NO ME GUSTÓ EL FINAL, no porque estuviera mal (es lo que se quería) sino porque NECESITABA MÁS, bai.
En definitiva no ha sido el mejor libro que he leído, pero si que ha sido bueno, sobre todo por el mensaje que quiere transmitir. Está más que claro que la amistad y la búsqueda del auto-concepto, de quién eres en realidad, es lo más importante del libro, pero hubiese preferido que desglosaran un poquito más la relación amorosa que resulta al final.
Y, reiterando, NO ME GUSTÓ EL FINAL, no porque estuviera mal (es lo que se quería) sino porque NECESITABA MÁS, bai.
teeggzz's review against another edition
5.0
Wowee. Honestly I need to read more contemporaries because I really loved this book. It was just the light, fluffy book I needed and I enjoyed every second of it.
For a start I wasn't too fond of Emily but she definitely grew on me. She's just so relatable! Especially in social situations. At the start of the book when she was more reserved and introverted, the thoughts that went through her mind I could relate to on a personal level. The way she over thought and over analyzed everything was so authentic and I really loved seeing her character growth. By the end of the book you could see how far she had come and she was so much more confident in herself.
I just knew, knew, knew that Frank was going to be a major part of this book. From his first appearance I knew we hadn't seen the last of him. And omg Emily and Frank are so cute! I wasn't too keen on Frank for a start but as their relationship progressed I couldn't get enough of him. He was just such a down to earth, nice guy with really good intentions. I also kinda figure that when Frank drove down to see Lissa that he was breaking up with her. I actually thought they had previously broken up on his birthday, but come on, it was inevitable. The build up and tension between Emily and Frank was just so well done.
The plot line started off kinda slow but I didn't really mind that. I was really just enjoying every second of it. I really appreciated getting flashbacks with Sloane and Emily so we could really see there friendship develop. I also loved how oddly unpredictable the tasks on the list were. Some of them I thought would play out a certain way and then would be completely flipped around. Although, one thing I did have a problem with was how Emily's friendships with Dawn and Collins were left unresolved. I was hoping at some point they would make up.
Over all I really, really enjoyed my time with this book and it just made me happy :)
(Also mad props to Emily at the end with her departure with Sloane. If my best friend moved away I would probably cry for eternity.)
For a start I wasn't too fond of Emily but she definitely grew on me. She's just so relatable! Especially in social situations. At the start of the book when she was more reserved and introverted, the thoughts that went through her mind I could relate to on a personal level. The way she over thought and over analyzed everything was so authentic and I really loved seeing her character growth. By the end of the book you could see how far she had come and she was so much more confident in herself.
I just knew, knew, knew that Frank was going to be a major part of this book. From his first appearance I knew we hadn't seen the last of him. And omg Emily and Frank are so cute! I wasn't too keen on Frank for a start but as their relationship progressed I couldn't get enough of him. He was just such a down to earth, nice guy with really good intentions. I also kinda figure that when Frank drove down to see Lissa that he was breaking up with her. I actually thought they had previously broken up on his birthday, but come on, it was inevitable. The build up and tension between Emily and Frank was just so well done.
The plot line started off kinda slow but I didn't really mind that. I was really just enjoying every second of it. I really appreciated getting flashbacks with Sloane and Emily so we could really see there friendship develop. I also loved how oddly unpredictable the tasks on the list were. Some of them I thought would play out a certain way and then would be completely flipped around. Although, one thing I did have a problem with was how Emily's friendships with Dawn and Collins were left unresolved. I was hoping at some point they would make up.
Over all I really, really enjoyed my time with this book and it just made me happy :)
(Also mad props to Emily at the end with her departure with Sloane. If my best friend moved away I would probably cry for eternity.)
rachelhwang03's review against another edition
5.0
It would have been nice if we knew what happened to Frank's parents, Emily and Dawn's friendship, the play that Em's parents have been working on, life without Sloane, etc, but it was a great book
kennawicc's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0