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A review by thebookishmel
We Were Beautiful by Heather Hepler
4.0
3.75-4 stars
tw for death, mourning, sexual assault (though brief) and abuse
OH man, when I first read this novel, I had to put it down at first because I did not like the beginning and how detached it felt. Upon giving it another shot, I was really quickly captivated once we got to the third chapter after we meet Mia's new-found friend, Fig. Seeing her get out of an emotionally detached home and learn to grow new relationships after tragedy really was beautiful.
I think I'm just not keen to this age group anymore and considering the fact that this was her first time really experiencing grief and tragedy of her own at such a young age made her angst all the more disheartening for me. I did enjoy the progression of the novel, but Mia's character I think could've used a bit more shaping. But I did love the open ending for this. Thought it fit quite well.
tw for death, mourning, sexual assault (though brief) and abuse
OH man, when I first read this novel, I had to put it down at first because I did not like the beginning and how detached it felt. Upon giving it another shot, I was really quickly captivated once we got to the third chapter after we meet Mia's new-found friend, Fig. Seeing her get out of an emotionally detached home and learn to grow new relationships after tragedy really was beautiful.
I think I'm just not keen to this age group anymore and considering the fact that this was her first time really experiencing grief and tragedy of her own at such a young age made her angst all the more disheartening for me. I did enjoy the progression of the novel, but Mia's character I think could've used a bit more shaping. But I did love the open ending for this. Thought it fit quite well.