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1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition
4.0
It was the first book I’ve read from this author.
Her style was very good. It wasn’t angsty and I liked that. I think considering the storyline it could have gone wrong but I think it was written in a very enjoyable and thoughtful way.
No over dramatics but definitely a lot of emotions flying around.
Interesting YA read. I’ll definitely read more by this author!
Her style was very good. It wasn’t angsty and I liked that. I think considering the storyline it could have gone wrong but I think it was written in a very enjoyable and thoughtful way.
No over dramatics but definitely a lot of emotions flying around.
Interesting YA read. I’ll definitely read more by this author!
alannar2422's review against another edition
3.0
Sooo I didn't like it all that much. I felt like Rachel was kind of self-centered and very whiny. I also felt like things with her Dad weren't exactly resolved. They were find and then he told the truth and thats it. It went very fast. I shelved this to read when I was a bit younger and that could be another reason I wasn't really into it much.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Sarina Bowen made it rain. But it wasn't dollars, it was tears. This book packs a hidden emotional punch.
The Accidentals is the story of a lost girl treading water in her father's world. It's fun and got plenty of teen angst with a side of romance. This YA treat is perfect for anyone. With nerdy fun, great friends, and a hidden support group, what's not to love!
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
The Accidentals is the story of a lost girl treading water in her father's world. It's fun and got plenty of teen angst with a side of romance. This YA treat is perfect for anyone. With nerdy fun, great friends, and a hidden support group, what's not to love!
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
readfrenzy's review against another edition
5.0
I am proudly sporting dark smudges and Samsonite bags under my eyes. They are the battle scars of a reader who was compelled to pull an all-nighter to read The Accidentals in one sitting. I have long been a fan of Sarina Bowen’s writing, but I think this is her best work yet. It is her first Young Adult novel and she nails it! The story is breathtakingly haunting in the most wonderful way. Even my feels have feels, and I don’t know what to do with them all!
I don’t read a lot of Young Adult books. I think I’m just too old to appreciate the amount of avoidable drama caused by a lack of communication that is often found in the YA genre. Is there drama in this book? Yes. The story is tragic given all the wasted opportunities between a recently orphaned 17-year-old girl and the rock star father she’s never met. In this instance, my perspective as a more mature (aka middle-aged) adult allowed me to accept the conflicts and helped me form a balanced understanding of not only Rachel’s heartache, but Frederick’s struggles as well. I totally got these two characters.
I immediately connected with bookworm Rachel and her desperate need to feel wanted following her mother’s death. She is very perceptive, but her fears and insecurities prevent her from getting the answers she craves. I love Frederick’s determination to be there for Rachel 100%, even if he knows nothing about being a good parent and is unintentionally self-absorbed at times.
What went down between Rachel’s parents nearly two decades ago is a great mystery that lingers throughout the book. Ultimately – just like real life – things aren’t black and white. There is no villain vs. victim. There is no grand prize winner in The Blame Game. The story is more thought-provoking as a result.
Sarina Bowen skillfully weaves this poignant coming of age tale with an insightful hand. I especially appreciated the keen observations about music’s power to unite and transform. I loved the diverse cast of characters, including Rachel’s bad boy best friend Haze, her boisterous roommate Aurora, and hot nerd Jake.
The Accidentals is an emotional, captivating journey that lingers long after “The End”.
Recommended for fans of:
Music
Astronomy
Hot nerds
Young Adult novels
I don’t read a lot of Young Adult books. I think I’m just too old to appreciate the amount of avoidable drama caused by a lack of communication that is often found in the YA genre. Is there drama in this book? Yes. The story is tragic given all the wasted opportunities between a recently orphaned 17-year-old girl and the rock star father she’s never met. In this instance, my perspective as a more mature (aka middle-aged) adult allowed me to accept the conflicts and helped me form a balanced understanding of not only Rachel’s heartache, but Frederick’s struggles as well. I totally got these two characters.
I immediately connected with bookworm Rachel and her desperate need to feel wanted following her mother’s death. She is very perceptive, but her fears and insecurities prevent her from getting the answers she craves. I love Frederick’s determination to be there for Rachel 100%, even if he knows nothing about being a good parent and is unintentionally self-absorbed at times.
What went down between Rachel’s parents nearly two decades ago is a great mystery that lingers throughout the book. Ultimately – just like real life – things aren’t black and white. There is no villain vs. victim. There is no grand prize winner in The Blame Game. The story is more thought-provoking as a result.
Sarina Bowen skillfully weaves this poignant coming of age tale with an insightful hand. I especially appreciated the keen observations about music’s power to unite and transform. I loved the diverse cast of characters, including Rachel’s bad boy best friend Haze, her boisterous roommate Aurora, and hot nerd Jake.
The Accidentals is an emotional, captivating journey that lingers long after “The End”.
Recommended for fans of:
Music
Astronomy
Hot nerds
Young Adult novels
*I received an early copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion or the content of my review.*
sydney_09's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great read. Hey realistic and fil of emotions. I wish a little more detail dadd when about her mom and Frederick, but it was well written without it.
scvallese1's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars
This was a bit of a departure of the type of books that I read. That being said, it was quite refreshing! Rather than focusing on the romance aspect of a relationship, this chronicles the relationship that a high school girl has with her father, a recently deseased mother, a roommate, a friend, as well as a new boyfriend.
Rachel's mother recently passed away. Because of this, she is brought together with the father that she had never met, who also happens to be a famous musician. They are working to navigate their relationship; it's not easy to bond when your father is a moody and tempermental musician, who is also a self-proclaimed "founding member of A-holes Anonymous". Rachel goes away to boarding school for her senior year (this had already been planned before her mother's passing), where relationships are formed and others dissolve.
This was such an emotional story. I loved Sarina Bowen's storytelling ability and how she brought everything- and everyone- together. I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with these characters.
As someone who does not normally gravitate toward Young Adult novels, I think The Accidentals may have opened my eyes to this genre again! I highly recommend (and look forward to rereading!)!!
This was a bit of a departure of the type of books that I read. That being said, it was quite refreshing! Rather than focusing on the romance aspect of a relationship, this chronicles the relationship that a high school girl has with her father, a recently deseased mother, a roommate, a friend, as well as a new boyfriend.
Rachel's mother recently passed away. Because of this, she is brought together with the father that she had never met, who also happens to be a famous musician. They are working to navigate their relationship; it's not easy to bond when your father is a moody and tempermental musician, who is also a self-proclaimed "founding member of A-holes Anonymous". Rachel goes away to boarding school for her senior year (this had already been planned before her mother's passing), where relationships are formed and others dissolve.
This was such an emotional story. I loved Sarina Bowen's storytelling ability and how she brought everything- and everyone- together. I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with these characters.
As someone who does not normally gravitate toward Young Adult novels, I think The Accidentals may have opened my eyes to this genre again! I highly recommend (and look forward to rereading!)!!
whitreadslit's review against another edition
5.0
The Accidentals was a fun little read! I am a musician, so the whole music plot was very entertaining for me. It was also a great look at grief, anxiety, loss, and how to relate to an absent parent. While it dealt with some difficult topics, it was still an engrossing read. I couldn't put it down. (4.5 Stars)
petrag's review against another edition
4.0
Sensitive novel about a girl who loses her mother and is reunited with her rockstar father. I really like Sarina Bowen for her handling of consent issues in her novels - in this novel she brings out the nuances of what a controlling but well-meaning boyfriend looks like, and what a guy who wants the best for you does when he respects your boundaries. I felt that the portrayal of the dad and his road to redemption needed more fleshing out (more grovelling on his part, less sweetness on hers) but I still enjoyed the book and would still recommend this.
traceyj2850's review against another edition
4.0
*I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Where to begin…? Firstly, this story has all the ingredients you’d expect from a Y/A novel, angst by the bucket load, drama, romance and growing up. Rachel who is the protagonist has just lost her mother to cancer and is about to meet her rock father dad for the first time in her life, she has dreamt of this moment forever. She just never expected it to be under these circumstances.
There is lots of character growth in this book, both Rachel and Fredrick have to learn how to have each other in their lives for the first time ever. There is a lot of question’s that Rachel needs answers to but is too afraid to ask.
I really liked Rachel but I wish she had been a bit more assertive at times. Frederick was ok but I felt like he handled some things in a bit of a childish manner, sometimes it was hard to believe he was in his forties because his behavior was that of a teenager. The other supporting characters in this book are great apart from Haze who is Rachel’s best friend that she leaves behind in Florida, he gave off major jerk vibes from the get-go and he proved this on multiple occasions.
Overall this book gave me a lot of feels, it was a really emotive read and I’d highly recommend!
Where to begin…? Firstly, this story has all the ingredients you’d expect from a Y/A novel, angst by the bucket load, drama, romance and growing up. Rachel who is the protagonist has just lost her mother to cancer and is about to meet her rock father dad for the first time in her life, she has dreamt of this moment forever. She just never expected it to be under these circumstances.
There is lots of character growth in this book, both Rachel and Fredrick have to learn how to have each other in their lives for the first time ever. There is a lot of question’s that Rachel needs answers to but is too afraid to ask.
I really liked Rachel but I wish she had been a bit more assertive at times. Frederick was ok but I felt like he handled some things in a bit of a childish manner, sometimes it was hard to believe he was in his forties because his behavior was that of a teenager. The other supporting characters in this book are great apart from Haze who is Rachel’s best friend that she leaves behind in Florida, he gave off major jerk vibes from the get-go and he proved this on multiple occasions.
Overall this book gave me a lot of feels, it was a really emotive read and I’d highly recommend!