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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Tragedy is rarely ever neat. It permeates those around and in the novel, Oliver is at the epicentre of it all. I found myself grappling with anger and sympathy throughout. I actually liked how it was a single narrator from Emmy's POV because you get to experience the tragedy in two-folds - one as the bystander of everyone's grief and two as Oliver's keeper. I really loved Emmy for her patience. To be around grief for most of her life and be treated like a fragile butterfly, she still has the patience and love to hold back any resentment towards her parents. Simply put, I enjoyed this book, it made me examine my own values and helped me understand how grey life can be. And thats why I read.
This book was one of my favorites that I've read so far this year. I loved it!
I really, really enjoyed this one. Emmy is smart and relatable, her friends are charming and witty, and the romance with Oliver is only a part of the story, not the entire plot. What I liked most was how the characters acted their age. I find so many YA books have teenagers that act and talk like adults and are afraid of dropping a single F-bomb. These characters swear and get angry and make stupid, irrational decisions just like I did as a teenager.
Why not 5 stars, you may ask. Well, I found Emmy's parents just a touch too unrealistic. They had her in an iron grip and grounded her for the stupidest of reasons (of which Emmy and her friends complain about, too). Also, since Fangirl is my Alpha of YA contemporary, I will forevermore compare YA contemporary to it.
Emmy & Oliver is sweet and funny, not to forget kicks "slut-shaming" to the curb, and a read I will probably recommend to friends and family.
Why not 5 stars, you may ask. Well, I found Emmy's parents just a touch too unrealistic. They had her in an iron grip and grounded her for the stupidest of reasons (of which Emmy and her friends complain about, too). Also, since Fangirl is my Alpha of YA contemporary, I will forevermore compare YA contemporary to it.
Emmy & Oliver is sweet and funny, not to forget kicks "slut-shaming" to the curb, and a read I will probably recommend to friends and family.
3 stars
A solid YA read that examines the pain of losing someone, even after they have been found again. Robin Benway does a good job of capturing the voice of a 17 year old trapped under strict house rules who's looking for some freedom, with all of the quirks and contrariness that comes with that.
This was a solid book- however for me personally I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I would have gotten some of the chapters from Oliver's point of veiw, particularly as Oliver's name is in the title. I would still recommend this book to those that are looking for a YA that tackles the more serious issue of kidnapping without triggering or overly dark material.
A solid YA read that examines the pain of losing someone, even after they have been found again. Robin Benway does a good job of capturing the voice of a 17 year old trapped under strict house rules who's looking for some freedom, with all of the quirks and contrariness that comes with that.
This was a solid book- however for me personally I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I would have gotten some of the chapters from Oliver's point of veiw, particularly as Oliver's name is in the title. I would still recommend this book to those that are looking for a YA that tackles the more serious issue of kidnapping without triggering or overly dark material.
You can check out my full review here: http://diariesofabooklover.blogspot.com/2015/06/emmy-oliver-by-robin-benway.html
Emmy & Oliver was not only a fun YA romance, but it also tackled some pretty heavy topics. I found myself crying a few times during my read because the emotions were so well done. It definitely added to the overall depth of the story and my enjoyment. I had a hard time putting Emmy & Oliver down. This is my first Robin Benway novel and now I look forward to reading others.
Didn’t remember anything about this book but I still loved it?? 4 years later?? Yes yes, I do have great taste.
medium-paced
A cute little story that made me shed a few tears. I loved the friend group in this one. I'm also a sucker for the microtrope where the characters' bedroom windows face each other.
This book was sweet and the characters were all relatable. I found myself truly enjoying this book, and it was pretty awesome to see the childhood flame rekindled. I recommend this book for people who want a quick, cute read that will make them feel warm and fuzzy inside.