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zuhor's review
1.0
Honestly it was so boring and repetitive the main character was so unlikeable the romance felt so fake and there wasn’t any connection and at times I cringed. She was so rude to literally everyone that was trying to help and kept gaslighting and manipulating them honestly never hated a book more. I understand what message the book was trying to give out but it was so REPETITIVE AND BORING and the only thing that kept me to flip the book is to finish the damn thing and hide it behind my shelves cuz I bought it and I didn’t want to waste money u know
magsr6's review
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-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
3.0
bellasalmon's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
andiabcs's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Andi's ABCs
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I can’t remember how I heard about Accidental but I do remember I wanted to read it as soon as I learned about its existence. It seemed like a book that not only had never read anything like, but something that is current and could almost have been ripped from the headlines. I knew it would be a heavy book, and I was prepared. And although it wasn’t as emotional as I expected, Accidental was a book I was happy to have read.
Accidental is about 16 year old Johanna who is being raised by her grandparents after her mom was killed in a car accident when Jo was 2. At least that is what she is raised to believe. But when her MIA father shows back up in her life Jo learns the truth, her mother never died in a car accident. Her mother was in fact shot by Jo with an unsecured gun her father owned. Suddenly the easy like Jo was living is no longer right. Jo is just angry. She is angry at her grandparents and at herself and at her life. And when everyone at school finds out things get worse and Jo has to really decide if she can forgive herself for something she doesn’t even remember doing or if she is going to let her anger eat her away.
What I liked about Accidental is that it wasn’t a book that was preachy about gun violence which obviously is a problem we have here in the US. Alex Richards took a subject and wrote about it in a thoughtful manner that made you think and sympathize. My heart broke for Jo and all the other kids this has happened too because it is senseless and stupid and something that just doesn’t have to happen. That is what I liked about this book the most. I also really liked Jo. I understood all of her emotions and why she would push people away and then feel bad. She went from thinking one thing her whole life to learning she played a part in killing someone she didn’t even remember. That has to mess with someone’s head.
Accidental is a solid read and one you should have on your TBR. Whoever told me to read this one was right, it is not a book to miss. My review may be a little vague because it is hard to explain until you experience the pages, but just know this is one you should read.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I can’t remember how I heard about Accidental but I do remember I wanted to read it as soon as I learned about its existence. It seemed like a book that not only had never read anything like, but something that is current and could almost have been ripped from the headlines. I knew it would be a heavy book, and I was prepared. And although it wasn’t as emotional as I expected, Accidental was a book I was happy to have read.
Accidental is about 16 year old Johanna who is being raised by her grandparents after her mom was killed in a car accident when Jo was 2. At least that is what she is raised to believe. But when her MIA father shows back up in her life Jo learns the truth, her mother never died in a car accident. Her mother was in fact shot by Jo with an unsecured gun her father owned. Suddenly the easy like Jo was living is no longer right. Jo is just angry. She is angry at her grandparents and at herself and at her life. And when everyone at school finds out things get worse and Jo has to really decide if she can forgive herself for something she doesn’t even remember doing or if she is going to let her anger eat her away.
What I liked about Accidental is that it wasn’t a book that was preachy about gun violence which obviously is a problem we have here in the US. Alex Richards took a subject and wrote about it in a thoughtful manner that made you think and sympathize. My heart broke for Jo and all the other kids this has happened too because it is senseless and stupid and something that just doesn’t have to happen. That is what I liked about this book the most. I also really liked Jo. I understood all of her emotions and why she would push people away and then feel bad. She went from thinking one thing her whole life to learning she played a part in killing someone she didn’t even remember. That has to mess with someone’s head.
Accidental is a solid read and one you should have on your TBR. Whoever told me to read this one was right, it is not a book to miss. My review may be a little vague because it is hard to explain until you experience the pages, but just know this is one you should read.
lindseyjo's review
3.0
I love getting a book from the library (or anywhere, really) and forgetting what it’s about before I start reading it. I didn’t reread the jacket synopsis when I started the book and so was completely surprised when the story’s central topic was revealed.
astral_nay's review
5.0
*vague spoilers*
This book will leave you speechless. I read this in one sitting, at first I was unsure of it, as the beginning did not entice me, and many of the pop culture references went over my head (qualms of being homeschooled). However, the plot soon hits you, as the main character is contacted by her defunct father figure, who has not seen her since the “accident.”
This book is a harrowing look into how important gun safety is, and how gun violence can tear apart families.
I read this book in one sitting, due to how well the plot unfolded, the very real depiction of trauma, and the not so in your face romance, which is very difficult to find in YA (thank you).
Do not think this will be a book that depicts trauma in the docile “good girl” way that many come to expect from media. It portrays the main character’s emotions as they are, however messy and angry that may be. It’s refreshing to not have to sit through the gross romanticism many other novels choose to take when portraying trauma.
This book will leave you speechless. I read this in one sitting, at first I was unsure of it, as the beginning did not entice me, and many of the pop culture references went over my head (qualms of being homeschooled). However, the plot soon hits you, as the main character is contacted by her defunct father figure, who has not seen her since the “accident.”
This book is a harrowing look into how important gun safety is, and how gun violence can tear apart families.
I read this book in one sitting, due to how well the plot unfolded, the very real depiction of trauma, and the not so in your face romance, which is very difficult to find in YA (thank you).
Do not think this will be a book that depicts trauma in the docile “good girl” way that many come to expect from media. It portrays the main character’s emotions as they are, however messy and angry that may be. It’s refreshing to not have to sit through the gross romanticism many other novels choose to take when portraying trauma.
epilieaspiechick's review
5.0
My full review can be found on the Epilie Aspie Chick blog!
Thank you to Bloomsbury YA for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Johanna is someone you can easily relate to, even in this dark revelation. She struggles to accept it and quickly blames herself. The curiosity is one that causes her to get to know her dad (and see a new side of her grandparents). She runs the gamut of feelings during these events and brings you with her.
Thank you to Bloomsbury YA for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Johanna is someone you can easily relate to, even in this dark revelation. She struggles to accept it and quickly blames herself. The curiosity is one that causes her to get to know her dad (and see a new side of her grandparents). She runs the gamut of feelings during these events and brings you with her.
clairewrobel's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0