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A review by jennfischetto
Far from You by Lisa Schroeder
4.0
I read this book right after reading Lisa Schroeder's I Heart You, You Haunt Me. I almost didn't read it because I simply wasn't in the mood for another verse novel, but I'm glad I did.
This story is simple and sweet, about Alice, a girl who lost her mother, lives with her father, stepmother and brand new infant sister. It's about finding your place in the world, dealing with grief and moving on. It's the same message as in the other novel but done differently. I like Alice. She's a good girl. I like how she sticks to her choices when it comes to Blaze. I like how situations cause her to soften her view of Victoria and Ivy. I love how the change in her perception didn't come as quickly and unrealistically as they did in I Heart You, You Haunt Me.
It made me cry, which isn't difficult, lol, but when it happens I know I've really connected with the main character. I love, love, love the situation that turns things around for Alice. I didn't expect it quite like that, although I knew something would happen from the blurb. And the way it was handled makes me smile. Of course, the book is wonderfully written. I'm very happy I read this book! :)
This story is simple and sweet, about Alice, a girl who lost her mother, lives with her father, stepmother and brand new infant sister. It's about finding your place in the world, dealing with grief and moving on. It's the same message as in the other novel but done differently. I like Alice. She's a good girl. I like how she sticks to her choices when it comes to Blaze. I like how situations cause her to soften her view of Victoria and Ivy. I love how the change in her perception didn't come as quickly and unrealistically as they did in I Heart You, You Haunt Me.
It made me cry, which isn't difficult, lol, but when it happens I know I've really connected with the main character. I love, love, love the situation that turns things around for Alice. I didn't expect it quite like that, although I knew something would happen from the blurb. And the way it was handled makes me smile. Of course, the book is wonderfully written. I'm very happy I read this book! :)