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A review by grace_astudentreading
Joined at the Joints by Marissa Eller
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Advanced reader's copy review
This is the year where I read books that make me feel seen and I love it. First Dear Wendy and now this book. While I may not have the same diagnosis as Ivy and my symptoms are thankfully not as severe, I totally relate to her joint pain and stiffness. I also relate to her social anxiety. And lastly I relate to her love of cooking, brunch, and cooking shows (especially Chopped). So I truly adore Ivy as a main character. I love that I can relate to her. I love her devotion to her family and the unique and wholesome relationship she has with each member. I love her development learning to open up about her illness more and let people in and advocate for herself better. I love her absolutely adorable romance with Grant. I think Grant might be the best young adult love interest I have ever read. He is such a good person, and so totally in love with Ivy. He is always there to support her and gets along with her family and is overall a ridiculously perfect boyfriend. Overall this is a ridiculously amazing book, and I cannot recommend it enough!
Thank you Holiday House and Edelweiss for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This is the year where I read books that make me feel seen and I love it. First Dear Wendy and now this book. While I may not have the same diagnosis as Ivy and my symptoms are thankfully not as severe, I totally relate to her joint pain and stiffness. I also relate to her social anxiety. And lastly I relate to her love of cooking, brunch, and cooking shows (especially Chopped). So I truly adore Ivy as a main character. I love that I can relate to her. I love her devotion to her family and the unique and wholesome relationship she has with each member. I love her development learning to open up about her illness more and let people in and advocate for herself better. I love her absolutely adorable romance with Grant. I think Grant might be the best young adult love interest I have ever read. He is such a good person, and so totally in love with Ivy. He is always there to support her and gets along with her family and is overall a ridiculously perfect boyfriend. Overall this is a ridiculously amazing book, and I cannot recommend it enough!
Thank you Holiday House and Edelweiss for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review