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A review by pollywog28
Everything I Was by Corinne Demas
4.0
I read this book through netgalley. The story is about thirteen year old Irene who has to give up her lavish life in New York City for her grandpa's farm in the country. This drastic move is due to her father losing his job and her mom continuing to live beyond their means. It doesn't take Irene to adjust to her new settings especially after meeting the Fox family.
Irene definitely acted the way a girl of her age would. She was a character that any teenage girl can relate to. Her grandpa was a very likable character. He tried his hardest to make sure Irene was adjusting well. Her father was also likable except for his acceptance of his wife's behavior and decisions. Irene's mother was the most unlikable character. She frustrated me a lot during the book. The Fox family added a lot to the story and Irene's development.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It is an accurate portrayal of a young teenage girl having to face change and make the best of it.
Irene definitely acted the way a girl of her age would. She was a character that any teenage girl can relate to. Her grandpa was a very likable character. He tried his hardest to make sure Irene was adjusting well. Her father was also likable except for his acceptance of his wife's behavior and decisions. Irene's mother was the most unlikable character. She frustrated me a lot during the book. The Fox family added a lot to the story and Irene's development.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It is an accurate portrayal of a young teenage girl having to face change and make the best of it.