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cy77v's review against another edition
4.0
Read this a year or so ago and it still has such a place in my heart
z_brarian's review against another edition
5.0
This story broke me. So so good. Told from two perspectives, past and present, Jessi has to find out where she belongs, which family is truly hers without losing herself while availing herself of the guilt over the death of her best friend and the impending death of her “surrogate” mother Mel. And also trying to rebuild a relationship with her Mother who has suffered a decades long battle with post partum depression. I didn’t want it to end. I cried, I laughed, I got angry. A highly recommended novel for HS
milareads_'s review against another edition
3.0
This book was a doozy. There are ups downs miscommunication second chance loves dealing with grief of finding yourself sound family; I would argue that there was so much going on that it was almost difficult to know what I was driving this book. I can’t say that there was anything that was devastatingly beautiful or profound about this book I think the author does a really good job illustrating that it doesn’t take blood to establish a family it takes love period I won’t lie I had more expectations for it though last quarter of the book and it definitely fell flat period sometimes not having a definitive and ending and leaving on an ambiguous note is inspiring but in this instance it just felt circular period not to mention this book took way too long to reveal what are turning point is period I would say biggest cons there are too many subplots going on within the book too many sub themes and it seems as though there are numerous points along the way the author lost themselves and struggled to get back on track. For any of my anime or manga friends I would say this book was 45% filler 30% plot and 25% explanation.
bookish_spoonie's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
TW: Death of a loved one, cancer, depression, family problems, very emotional scenes.
Wow. I have no idea where to start. I did not expect this book to be such an emotional rollercoaster! I feel utterly drained and have never cried so many times when reading one book. That being said, it was also an incredibly well written, smart and interesting read. I don't think I have ever read anything like it. It is so emotional, filled with sadness and heartache but also a lot of love.
The story revolves around 17 year old Jessi, her best friend Rowan Cohen and his brother Luke. Jessi is like a part of their family as her parents are very absent from her life due to depression and work. The Cohen brother's mum Mel is like a second mum to Jessi.
The story goes inbetween a "Then" and "Now" with a unknown event that has caused a lot of upset in-between. The mystery of what happened has you hooked from the word go. The author Sarah Everett did an incredible job in keeping you gripped and wanting more. I buddy read this book over three days but if I hadn't then I just know I wouldn't have been able to put it down.
There is so much I want to say but I don't want to ruin one single thing about this fantastic book. So what I will say is if the trigger warnings don't put you off then go pre-order it or add it to your TBR now! I promise this smart, emotional and intriguing book won't let you down.
Please note that I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
TW: Death of a loved one, cancer, depression, family problems, very emotional scenes.
Wow. I have no idea where to start. I did not expect this book to be such an emotional rollercoaster! I feel utterly drained and have never cried so many times when reading one book. That being said, it was also an incredibly well written, smart and interesting read. I don't think I have ever read anything like it. It is so emotional, filled with sadness and heartache but also a lot of love.
The story revolves around 17 year old Jessi, her best friend Rowan Cohen and his brother Luke. Jessi is like a part of their family as her parents are very absent from her life due to depression and work. The Cohen brother's mum Mel is like a second mum to Jessi.
The story goes inbetween a "Then" and "Now" with a unknown event that has caused a lot of upset in-between. The mystery of what happened has you hooked from the word go. The author Sarah Everett did an incredible job in keeping you gripped and wanting more. I buddy read this book over three days but if I hadn't then I just know I wouldn't have been able to put it down.
There is so much I want to say but I don't want to ruin one single thing about this fantastic book. So what I will say is if the trigger warnings don't put you off then go pre-order it or add it to your TBR now! I promise this smart, emotional and intriguing book won't let you down.
Please note that I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
brookecoll's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
bookishends's review against another edition
5.0
Some Other Now was easily one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. It’s impossible for me to distill all my emotions and thoughts easily into a review, but I shall attempt. I live for heartbreak, drama, and a dual timeline, so this kind of book is my bread and butter. I was emotionally wrung out and devastated by the time I finished, but so wished that I could read it again for the first time. There truly wasn’t a dry eye to be found by the time I got to the end. I enjoyed the way information was teased enough for the reader to piece things together early on, but that we still had to wait for the reveals to happen. While the plot was captivating in itself, I really fell in love with the characters. Jessi was so insecure about her place in the Cohen family in the Then and heavily struggled with guilt in the Now. Mel was imperfect but so full of love. Luke and Rowan were like two sides of a coin, never able to see eye to eye but forged from the same material. I loved them both in different ways. Although Luke definitely knew how to cut a person down, and I found myself saying ouch so many times after he said something to Jessi. Naomi was extremely messy and Willow was extremely real. This story felt like something I’d read before, like a Jenny Han or Sarah Dessen or other contemporary hard hitter, which made me enjoy it even more. Overall, I can’t say enough good things about this book and am making sure to buy a physical copy because I need it on my shelves now.
*Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own*
*Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own*
cynthiasreadinglist's review against another edition
5.0
Rounded up to a 5. I have such an emotional hangover after this book. The yearning and angst was so heavy and grief permeated in every single page, but it was also so tender. The drama....my god THE MELODRAMA. It’s pitched for fans of This Is Us and boy did it deliver. I just felt so much pain oozing off the characters and tbh I’m questioning what the hell is wrong with me that I love books like this that are just all types of sad LMAO. But it’s also full of hope and forgiveness and survival in the face of deep loss.
Thanks to edelweiss and the publisher for an digital review copy. This is out February 23
Thanks to edelweiss and the publisher for an digital review copy. This is out February 23
readsbydestiny's review against another edition
5.0
Book reviews for books like this always stump me. Mainly because I never know what to write or how to explain some of the beauty the book withheld to me, but as I update my things, I want to honor this book with some of the things I really enjoyed.
Sarah Everett has always written books that deals with triggering topics. Most of them diving deep into the world beyond depression and continuing to spiral so much it's ALMOST too real to continue reading but nonetheless I really adored this book. It follows alongside Jessi, who has never really known what it's like to actually have a family and she really just goes beyond her own home into the Cohens like she has always belonged. Until the one night that always changes everything. Of course, heartbreak and loss come into pay but of course that's always known. I really liked the way this book took its turn at hand with oncoming major depressive disorder as it had an effect on Jessi's life for so long. It showed that it isn't ever easy and with it comes a lot of problems that one has to overcome. I think the message of course goes out to a younger audience but it's all the same with the message of it never being easy. And it isn't. In some cases, and for Jessi it wasn't.
Sarah Everett has always written books that deals with triggering topics. Most of them diving deep into the world beyond depression and continuing to spiral so much it's ALMOST too real to continue reading but nonetheless I really adored this book. It follows alongside Jessi, who has never really known what it's like to actually have a family and she really just goes beyond her own home into the Cohens like she has always belonged. Until the one night that always changes everything. Of course, heartbreak and loss come into pay but of course that's always known. I really liked the way this book took its turn at hand with oncoming major depressive disorder as it had an effect on Jessi's life for so long. It showed that it isn't ever easy and with it comes a lot of problems that one has to overcome. I think the message of course goes out to a younger audience but it's all the same with the message of it never being easy. And it isn't. In some cases, and for Jessi it wasn't.