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nicolekristiner's review against another edition
5.0
When a book can make you laugh and cry all in a day because you are able to put it down- it is a book reading. I recommend buying it because you are going to want to keep something that moves you so much. I borrowed this one from the library but I will be buying it the first chance I get. It will always have a special place in my heart.
julie_reads15's review against another edition
2.0
'When We Collided' by Emery Lord is a contemporary young adult novel about the summer romance between Vivi and Jonah.
16-year-old Vivi and her mother are visiting the beachside town of Verona Cove for the summer. Vivi is wild and exuberant. She also has bipolar disorder.
17-year-old Jonah has lived in Verona Cove his whole life. He's still grieving over his father's death. His mother is suffering from depression, so he and his two older siblings are trying to look after their three younger siblings.
When Vivi bursts into Jonah's life, she teaches him how to live again. They quickly fall in love with each other and have a whirlwind summer. Although, Vivi's secrets threaten to tear them apart.
The novel is told in alternating viewpoints between Vivi and Jonah.
I hated the insta-love between Vivi and Jonah. They fell in love with each other after just one day together.
I understand Vivi had bipolar disorder but I found her to have some extremely negative traits. She was selfish. While Jonah was always there for her, she wasn't there for him the one time he needed her to be. She was attention seeking and insisted Jonah's attention always be on her. She was also very controlling of Jonah.
I liked how Jonah was caring of his siblings and mother. Although, at times he seemed a little bland. I also didn't like how he always caved in to Vivi.
I liked reading about Jonah's big family. They were a huge part of the first half of the story but not so much in the second. I wish I could've read more about them.
I thought Lord explore the theme of mental health well.
I think this would have been a much better story if Vivi and Jonah had remained friends.
I recommend this book for anyone who's 15 years and older and wants to read a book exploring the theme of mental health.
16-year-old Vivi and her mother are visiting the beachside town of Verona Cove for the summer. Vivi is wild and exuberant. She also has bipolar disorder.
17-year-old Jonah has lived in Verona Cove his whole life. He's still grieving over his father's death. His mother is suffering from depression, so he and his two older siblings are trying to look after their three younger siblings.
When Vivi bursts into Jonah's life, she teaches him how to live again. They quickly fall in love with each other and have a whirlwind summer. Although, Vivi's secrets threaten to tear them apart.
The novel is told in alternating viewpoints between Vivi and Jonah.
I hated the insta-love between Vivi and Jonah. They fell in love with each other after just one day together.
I understand Vivi had bipolar disorder but I found her to have some extremely negative traits. She was selfish. While Jonah was always there for her, she wasn't there for him the one time he needed her to be. She was attention seeking and insisted Jonah's attention always be on her. She was also very controlling of Jonah.
I liked how Jonah was caring of his siblings and mother. Although, at times he seemed a little bland. I also didn't like how he always caved in to Vivi.
I liked reading about Jonah's big family. They were a huge part of the first half of the story but not so much in the second. I wish I could've read more about them.
I thought Lord explore the theme of mental health well.
I think this would have been a much better story if Vivi and Jonah had remained friends.
I recommend this book for anyone who's 15 years and older and wants to read a book exploring the theme of mental health.
kvreadsandrecs's review against another edition
5.0
My heart is so empty and full and there are tears down my face.
sp1derpr1ncess's review against another edition
2.0
this book wasn't good at all. it was cliche and predictable through everything.
jeoreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.5
aclairerium's review against another edition
5.0
First off, the cover is just amazing. Has to be said.
I knew I had to get this book, it was definitely a 'my kind of book' to read. It did not fail to disappoint, it's wonderful. If you are a big fan of books like 'All the Bright Places' I highly recommend this novel. It deals with loss, grief, mental health and has funny elements to it.
I knew I had to get this book, it was definitely a 'my kind of book' to read. It did not fail to disappoint, it's wonderful. If you are a big fan of books like 'All the Bright Places' I highly recommend this novel. It deals with loss, grief, mental health and has funny elements to it.
h0nestly_luv's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
kalliste's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book dealt well with themes of mental illness and grief. There have been a few people that mentioned they didn't like one of the main characters, Vivi, but I think her extreme moods and feelings of being out of control were well portrayed.
Was she likable? Sometimes no. But then who is always likable?
I enjoyed reading this book and being able to empathise with all the characters who I thought were well written.
Was she likable? Sometimes no. But then who is always likable?
I enjoyed reading this book and being able to empathise with all the characters who I thought were well written.
papertraildiary's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this. While the writing is gorgeous, and Vivi reminded me so much of a friend, it still had this romanticized unrealistic touch to it that stayed with me. But I want to think on this more.
dkcarver's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
slow-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