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A review by sunshine169
Roam by C. H. Armstrong
3.0
The overall messages of this book are important ones... don't judge, don't bully, treat others how you would want to be treated, and envision life from other peoples perspectives. We all go through tough periods in our lives and Abby and family are no exception.
Due to circumstances beyond her control Abby's loses all of her friends after a scandal is uncovered surrounding her mother. This led to a downward spiral culminating to the family moving to snowy Minnesota to live in a van. At her new school Abby finds immediate acceptance from a group of students and the attention of a handsome boy. She struggles with hiding her embarrassment of homelessness and trying to live a normal teenage life.
This is a good book that needs to be read. I am knocking two stars down because aspects of the story felt rushed or possibly unrealistic.
All of Abby's friends reject her when they find out about the school scandal. Not a single one stood by her side.
At the new school she makes instant friends and a boyfriend within 3 short days who all seem too good to be true!
None of her friends question her on a phone or where she lives even after months... not even her boyfriend.
The end felt rushed and a lot of it was conveniently wrapped up but I suppose that was necessary due to the book's subject matter to have a feel good ending.
*An e-arc was provided by Netgalley and Central Avenue Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Due to circumstances beyond her control Abby's loses all of her friends after a scandal is uncovered surrounding her mother. This led to a downward spiral culminating to the family moving to snowy Minnesota to live in a van. At her new school Abby finds immediate acceptance from a group of students and the attention of a handsome boy. She struggles with hiding her embarrassment of homelessness and trying to live a normal teenage life.
This is a good book that needs to be read. I am knocking two stars down because aspects of the story felt rushed or possibly unrealistic.
All of Abby's friends reject her when they find out about the school scandal. Not a single one stood by her side.
At the new school she makes instant friends and a boyfriend within 3 short days who all seem too good to be true!
None of her friends question her on a phone or where she lives even after months... not even her boyfriend.
The end felt rushed and a lot of it was conveniently wrapped up but I suppose that was necessary due to the book's subject matter to have a feel good ending.
*An e-arc was provided by Netgalley and Central Avenue Publishing in exchange for an honest review.