A review by fromstephspages
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith

challenging dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was all over the place with this book. First I thought- wow this book is going to be my favorite of all time 😍, then I was questioning Tallie's judgement therefore not liking the book the same 🤨, then I was a little bored "gimme some action, pleaseee" 🥱, then I quickly went from that to "oh, there it is" 😧, then I was so emotionally conflicted 🤯, and then it ended lol. Overall I really enjoyed it!

𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: relationship buildup, grief and trauma depictions, dual perspectives, morally questionable characters, plot twist

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: pacing led to slow moments

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