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A review by katdowney
The Whole Thing Together by Ann Brashares
3.0
3.5 stars
I’ve been a fan of Ann Brashares since her first Sisterhood book came out back in 2001. So, when I found out she had another YA novel coming out I knew I had to read it.
The Whole Thing Together is a story of family, love, loss, and overcoming your past. Told in third person, we get a close up glimpse at each member of the family.
Ray and Sasha, though they share three sisters, have never met. They share a room, but not at the same time, in a house that is split between their parents. Ray’s mom, Lila, was once married to Sasha’s dad, Robert, and once they divorced, the house was spilt, giving equal time to both of their families. Sasha and Ray have been sharing more than sisters though, they’ve shared books and toys growing up, they even share a job. But neither of them could have expected what would happen when they finally meet.
Though there is much focus on Ray and Sasha, this story is so much more than that. It is also about Emma, the eldest, Quinn, the sweet flowerchild, and Mattie the youngest of the three daughters of Robert and Lila. It’s also about Robert and Lila and what brought them to feel the way they now do for one another. And most importantly, how they will react and treat each other when the unthinkable happens.
Featuring family, a slow burn romance, and redemption, The Whole Thing Together is a heartfelt story from a forever favorite.
I’ve been a fan of Ann Brashares since her first Sisterhood book came out back in 2001. So, when I found out she had another YA novel coming out I knew I had to read it.
The Whole Thing Together is a story of family, love, loss, and overcoming your past. Told in third person, we get a close up glimpse at each member of the family.
Ray and Sasha, though they share three sisters, have never met. They share a room, but not at the same time, in a house that is split between their parents. Ray’s mom, Lila, was once married to Sasha’s dad, Robert, and once they divorced, the house was spilt, giving equal time to both of their families. Sasha and Ray have been sharing more than sisters though, they’ve shared books and toys growing up, they even share a job. But neither of them could have expected what would happen when they finally meet.
Though there is much focus on Ray and Sasha, this story is so much more than that. It is also about Emma, the eldest, Quinn, the sweet flowerchild, and Mattie the youngest of the three daughters of Robert and Lila. It’s also about Robert and Lila and what brought them to feel the way they now do for one another. And most importantly, how they will react and treat each other when the unthinkable happens.
Featuring family, a slow burn romance, and redemption, The Whole Thing Together is a heartfelt story from a forever favorite.