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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The settings gives the book good Summer vibes and the characters are entertaining enough to keep the reader intrigued and focused on the story.
The writing is simple and the book makes a quick, fun read, perfect for a sunny day.
The writing is simple and the book makes a quick, fun read, perfect for a sunny day.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Emily Barr’s writing, The One Memory of Flora Banks is one of my favourite books. I was thrilled to be accepted to read this book and I couldn’t wait to get stuck in.
The end of the world will apparently happen in 9 months and shy, socially awkward Libby decides she wants to throw all her energy into making it the best nine months of her life. Then, she meets Natasha, a long-lost cousin she didn’t know existed and as they meet up for probably the first and last time ever, something just doesn’t feel right, like Natasha is not who she says she is. All the same Libby becomes enthralled with her new friend and is sucked into her positive, manipulative energy.
I can’t explain how much I loved this book. I could climb inside of Libby’s head, feel what she felt, experience everything as she did. She reminded me of me - anxious, always feeling on the outside of everything, not happy or comfortable with who she is.
Natasha was actually such a terrifying character. She seemed to know all the right things to say and do, but you could always tell she had an underlying motive, that there was something darker behind her actions. I didn’t trust her one bit, but even I didn’t work out her true intentions until they were thrown into my face.
It was also scary - a plot near to a potential future with climate change and humans not looking after the world as they should. I love how the book wasn’t revolved around that - it was about what Libby chooses to do before the end, little things that might not seem big to others but to her they were.
The writing just drew me in. I could relate and I was dragged into the story and not let go until the very end. It was addictive and beautifully put together.
It took me on a journey through the protagonist’s eyes. All the characters were fully fleshed out and felt like real functioning people who I could easily relate to and like and dislike. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher, for a chance to read and review this book. I can’t wait to read more of Emily Barr’s work.
The end of the world will apparently happen in 9 months and shy, socially awkward Libby decides she wants to throw all her energy into making it the best nine months of her life. Then, she meets Natasha, a long-lost cousin she didn’t know existed and as they meet up for probably the first and last time ever, something just doesn’t feel right, like Natasha is not who she says she is. All the same Libby becomes enthralled with her new friend and is sucked into her positive, manipulative energy.
I can’t explain how much I loved this book. I could climb inside of Libby’s head, feel what she felt, experience everything as she did. She reminded me of me - anxious, always feeling on the outside of everything, not happy or comfortable with who she is.
Natasha was actually such a terrifying character. She seemed to know all the right things to say and do, but you could always tell she had an underlying motive, that there was something darker behind her actions. I didn’t trust her one bit, but even I didn’t work out her true intentions until they were thrown into my face.
It was also scary - a plot near to a potential future with climate change and humans not looking after the world as they should. I love how the book wasn’t revolved around that - it was about what Libby chooses to do before the end, little things that might not seem big to others but to her they were.
The writing just drew me in. I could relate and I was dragged into the story and not let go until the very end. It was addictive and beautifully put together.
It took me on a journey through the protagonist’s eyes. All the characters were fully fleshed out and felt like real functioning people who I could easily relate to and like and dislike. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher, for a chance to read and review this book. I can’t wait to read more of Emily Barr’s work.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Mental illness, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment
Minor: Mental illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry