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I Was Told It Would Get Easier
by Abbi Waxman
I really wanted to like this book. And sometimes I did. Other times, not so much. I find it a bit cringey when authors drop too many current trends. It feels a bit forced. By mentioning social media apps by name it feels as if the book is trying to be too cool and relevant. I feel this also dates a book and in a few years it will be completely forgotten. I did smile at the mention of Stars Hallow ‘cause I’m a big Gilmore Girls’ fan. But, one reference is enough. Then Friends was thrown in, too, and it starts to feel a bit trendy.
The story was entertaining and moved along quickly. Switching back and forth between Emily and Jessica’s(mother-daughter) point of view helped me get to know each character better. But, is it really necessary to make every teenager so dramatic and whiny? I know many teenagers turn into these whiny brats, but not all do. Seems like most novels take this approach and it makes them really unlikable. Often times, I found myself rolling my eyes at the snarky inner dialogue and wanted to shout at them, “Just speak to each other honestly and you wouldn’t have these problems.” Most of their problems came from assumptions and misinterpretations and all they needed was a little more straightforwardness.
I did enjoy The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, so I’m not totally giving up on this author just yet.
The story was entertaining and moved along quickly. Switching back and forth between Emily and Jessica’s(mother-daughter) point of view helped me get to know each character better. But, is it really necessary to make every teenager so dramatic and whiny? I know many teenagers turn into these whiny brats, but not all do. Seems like most novels take this approach and it makes them really unlikable. Often times, I found myself rolling my eyes at the snarky inner dialogue and wanted to shout at them, “Just speak to each other honestly and you wouldn’t have these problems.” Most of their problems came from assumptions and misinterpretations and all they needed was a little more straightforwardness.
I did enjoy The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, so I’m not totally giving up on this author just yet.