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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Overall I think it was a good exploration of different belief systems (especially Catholicism, atheism, and certain forms of Paganism). The plot was not the best, but I enjoyed the different perspectives offered on life, love, and worldviews in this book!
It’s been a long time since I finished a book in a single afternoon/evening. And it’s been a long time since I cried at a book. And hoo boy, I cried at this one. I cried a lot. Seriously, this book is phenomenal. Read it.
I really enjoyed this book as it’s so different from any other YA novel I’ve yet to read.
I resonates so much with Michael’s fury about moving. Although my experience wasn’t the same and didn’t last into my teens, i moved schools every single year up until 4th grade so as a young child I was always the new kid. I was also GATE identified which meant everyone in every new classroom had been with each other for years and i was the only noob.
So those feelings were harsh on my soul.
I also grew up in a non religious family but had many religious friends growing up and often went to church or bible study because the group was going. Again. Different experiences but still I resonated a lot with what Michael was going through.
I loved a whole lot of this book. I loved Michael’s fury with his dad with him being gone all the time and making them move so often.
I loved Lucy and the fact that she was religious while still being critical of the church she belonged to.
Max. Adorable.
I didn’t love Avi. I didn’t understand his reasoning for being so ridiculous and overprotective. It really grates on me.
I also didn’t love the romance. I felt it wasn’t necessary and didn’t feel any chemistry.
So good and i can’t wait to talk in detail about it on Oct. 13th, 5pm PST!
I resonates so much with Michael’s fury about moving. Although my experience wasn’t the same and didn’t last into my teens, i moved schools every single year up until 4th grade so as a young child I was always the new kid. I was also GATE identified which meant everyone in every new classroom had been with each other for years and i was the only noob.
So those feelings were harsh on my soul.
I also grew up in a non religious family but had many religious friends growing up and often went to church or bible study because the group was going. Again. Different experiences but still I resonated a lot with what Michael was going through.
I loved a whole lot of this book. I loved Michael’s fury with his dad with him being gone all the time and making them move so often.
I loved Lucy and the fact that she was religious while still being critical of the church she belonged to.
Max. Adorable.
I didn’t love Avi. I didn’t understand his reasoning for being so ridiculous and overprotective. It really grates on me.
I also didn’t love the romance. I felt it wasn’t necessary and didn’t feel any chemistry.
So good and i can’t wait to talk in detail about it on Oct. 13th, 5pm PST!
This book is important, and far more touching than I anticipated. Faith and religion are rarely touched-on subjects in YA, and I have so much respect for Katie Henry for writing characters both with and without a strong sense of what they believe in, and what they do not. The family dynamics were great, too. I actually teared up near the end.
A book that is both critical of religion and gives grace to its imperfections. While some of the major characterization was a bit one-dimensional, I ultimately appreciated the author's looking at religion through both a critical and accepting lens.
Alright! After sitting on this for a day, I think this is definitely a 4.5-5 star read.
I loved how much Michael challenged everyone and how much everyone challenged him. I loved seeing the growth in the dynamics between all the characters, it really was "a divine comedy". It helps explore themes that haven't otherwise been explored in most YA, and I really appreciate the fact that this story takes place in junior year of high school going into senior year. it helps create a different age group and make it a little bit more relatable with going to parties and experimenting with drugs and alcohol as most high school kids do at 17/18. I loved seeing just how funny this book was but still making a really profound effort to talk about certain topics that aren’t talked about.
Some prime moments definitely made me laugh and just enjoy the characters a lot more, but also seeing the characters challenge each other make my heart SO full to their growth together and as individuals. Really enjoyed this book, and will definitely reread at some point this year!
I loved how much Michael challenged everyone and how much everyone challenged him. I loved seeing the growth in the dynamics between all the characters, it really was "a divine comedy". It helps explore themes that haven't otherwise been explored in most YA, and I really appreciate the fact that this story takes place in junior year of high school going into senior year. it helps create a different age group and make it a little bit more relatable with going to parties and experimenting with drugs and alcohol as most high school kids do at 17/18. I loved seeing just how funny this book was but still making a really profound effort to talk about certain topics that aren’t talked about.
Some prime moments definitely made me laugh and just enjoy the characters a lot more, but also seeing the characters challenge each other make my heart SO full to their growth together and as individuals. Really enjoyed this book, and will definitely reread at some point this year!
It offered me another perspective on religions, the writing was phenomenal for a debut novel. The characters were so endearing.