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You Started It
by Jackie Khalilieh
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ARC was provided by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity!
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I am laying in my bed kicking my feet and giggling!! Jackie's voice is so authentic, and she truly breathes life into her characters. You can tell how much love and heart was poured into this book and it is gorgeous.
Jamie has her whole life planned out... until her boyfriend derails it all by breaking up with her and is immediately seen with another girl in their class. And then she runs into a new student, Axel, (and runs over his bike) and makes a plan to fake date Axel to get her ex back. What could go wrong? Well...
This book is full drama and love and respect it is so amazing! It took me a while to warm up to Jamie but the more that you are with her the more, I loved her. She is so authentic and awkward I couldn't help but relate to her. From anxiety and chronic illness to jealousy and family issues Jamie is such a well-rounded character for this generation. There are also very serious conversations surrounding diversity and culture, familial differences and secrets, as well as responsibility and forgiveness. This book is truly all that it set out to be and more! I left feeling: giddy, warm, loved, seen! I wish I had this book at 16. I really could not say enough praise for this book! Go read it!
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I am laying in my bed kicking my feet and giggling!! Jackie's voice is so authentic, and she truly breathes life into her characters. You can tell how much love and heart was poured into this book and it is gorgeous.
Jamie has her whole life planned out... until her boyfriend derails it all by breaking up with her and is immediately seen with another girl in their class. And then she runs into a new student, Axel, (and runs over his bike) and makes a plan to fake date Axel to get her ex back. What could go wrong? Well...
This book is full drama and love and respect it is so amazing! It took me a while to warm up to Jamie but the more that you are with her the more, I loved her. She is so authentic and awkward I couldn't help but relate to her. From anxiety and chronic illness to jealousy and family issues Jamie is such a well-rounded character for this generation. There are also very serious conversations surrounding diversity and culture, familial differences and secrets, as well as responsibility and forgiveness. This book is truly all that it set out to be and more! I left feeling: giddy, warm, loved, seen! I wish I had this book at 16. I really could not say enough praise for this book! Go read it!