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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This review also appeared on my blog Taking It One Page at a Time.
Disclaimers: I received this book for review as part of the Debut Author Challenge Blog Tour in exchange for my honest review. Thanks Tara and Lisa.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: In one sentence: A poignant read that drew me in from the start. This book was nothing like I thought it would be and yet it was ten times better. I've always loved this genre and even thought it was about a younger girl, I found myself falling in love with the story.
Hunt's debut novel definitely is one of the best realistic contemporary fiction novels I've read this year. Hunt created an all-star cast from even the most minor character to the main character Carley. I found myself thoroughly entertained by all of the characters and loved nearly all of them.
Carley was a character that I really liked. She's been in an abusive situation and yet she is still so caring and such a good person. Naturally, she's got her "issues" but she was a character that left me smiling and one that I loved reading about.
Mrs. Murphy was amazing. There is no other way to say it. I admired her from the moment Hunt introduced her in the novel. However, like I mentioned earlier, all of the characters in this book were fantastic.
The writing was fantastic. Hunt wrote in a compelling manner that left me feeling like I really was in Carley's head. I felt connected with her and consequently the whole story. The story flowed nicely and didn't lag. Definitely an amazing read. Read this one you won't regret it.
In Summary: A beautiful novel that I loved reading. Captivating characters, an intriguing plot, and a poignant writing style made for a brilliant read.
Warnings/Side-notes: This book deals with violence and abuse, but in a manner that I won't hesitate to recommend this to anybody despite their age.
The Wrap-up: Books about abuse have always held a soft spot for me. I feel like this is an issue that people don't talk about enough. Abuse is real and its effects are life-altering and traumatic for the victims. I loved that Hunt focused on this theme and admired the way she tackled writing this tale. It was beautiful and I loved reading it.
Love,
Danica Page
Disclaimers: I received this book for review as part of the Debut Author Challenge Blog Tour in exchange for my honest review. Thanks Tara and Lisa.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: In one sentence: A poignant read that drew me in from the start. This book was nothing like I thought it would be and yet it was ten times better. I've always loved this genre and even thought it was about a younger girl, I found myself falling in love with the story.
Hunt's debut novel definitely is one of the best realistic contemporary fiction novels I've read this year. Hunt created an all-star cast from even the most minor character to the main character Carley. I found myself thoroughly entertained by all of the characters and loved nearly all of them.
Carley was a character that I really liked. She's been in an abusive situation and yet she is still so caring and such a good person. Naturally, she's got her "issues" but she was a character that left me smiling and one that I loved reading about.
Mrs. Murphy was amazing. There is no other way to say it. I admired her from the moment Hunt introduced her in the novel. However, like I mentioned earlier, all of the characters in this book were fantastic.
The writing was fantastic. Hunt wrote in a compelling manner that left me feeling like I really was in Carley's head. I felt connected with her and consequently the whole story. The story flowed nicely and didn't lag. Definitely an amazing read. Read this one you won't regret it.
In Summary: A beautiful novel that I loved reading. Captivating characters, an intriguing plot, and a poignant writing style made for a brilliant read.
Warnings/Side-notes: This book deals with violence and abuse, but in a manner that I won't hesitate to recommend this to anybody despite their age.
The Wrap-up: Books about abuse have always held a soft spot for me. I feel like this is an issue that people don't talk about enough. Abuse is real and its effects are life-altering and traumatic for the victims. I loved that Hunt focused on this theme and admired the way she tackled writing this tale. It was beautiful and I loved reading it.
Love,
Danica Page
This was actually 4.5 stars. Such a wonderfully written story of a girl who learns how strong she really is, and what she deserves out of life. Lots of raw emotion. The author spoke recently at my school, and gave a terrific presentation. Highly recommend Ms. Hunt, as well as One for the Murphys. I look forward to more books from this writer!
Amazing!! Believe it or not, I liked this even better than the other book of hers that I’ve read! *Recommend!!*
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
Things about the foster care system just get me... ❤️
A 7th grader could not believe I hadn't read One for the Murphys and shoved it into my hands...and I'm so glad she did. Carly Connors suddenly finds herself placed in foster care after a horrible domestic violence episode lands her and her mother in the hospital. With her mother too injured from the attack to be released from the hospital, tough-cookie Carly moves in with the Murphys. Initially she stays aloof, not wanting to let anyone get to know her (and also feeling that she doesn't deserve anyone getting to know her) but the Murphys slowly show her what a loving home and family can look like. Carly is a clever and street-smart kid but has a lot to learn about sharing her emotions and opening her heart. I may or may not have teared up at the ending!
Grades 5 and up.
Grades 5 and up.
I am a blubbering mess. This book really hit me hard. I truly wish that I had read this as a kid because it would have made my life a little easier. I will recommend this book to my students every year from now on. I can see this staying with me for a long time.
Carley is a rebel with a rough past and I think a lot of kids can relate to her and the trauma she faced (I know that I did). This book truly shows the meaning of love and strength.
Carley is a rebel with a rough past and I think a lot of kids can relate to her and the trauma she faced (I know that I did). This book truly shows the meaning of love and strength.
Another book club book for my class! This one is a good one. ✨ I can’t wait for my students to meet Carley Connors and the Murphy’s.
Really touching story about a young woman who ends up in foster care and realizes what she deserves and has been missing in her own childhood. It’s heartwarming and a touch sad- but so well done. I love the narrator- Nora Hunter. She has the perfect voice for a young woman.