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A review by rennegade
Black Box by Julie Schumacher
2.0
I listened to the audiobook version of this, and struggled with what to rate it. I didn't dislike it at all, but something big was lacking.
I am always fascinated by YA books that explore the relationships between sisters. My relationship with my sister was always strained, so I like to live vicariously through the better relationships in books. I like that the sisters were close. The main character's struggle with her sister's depression was believable, and I appreciate that it show the whole family trying to deal with her illness.
I guess I just felt that there wasn't quite enough of the things I was hoping for. All of the parts were there, but I didn't feel fully satisfied by the end. I would definitely read something else by this author because I can see where she can write a compelling story. This one just wasn't everything that I hoped it would be.
I am always fascinated by YA books that explore the relationships between sisters. My relationship with my sister was always strained, so I like to live vicariously through the better relationships in books. I like that the sisters were close. The main character's struggle with her sister's depression was believable, and I appreciate that it show the whole family trying to deal with her illness.
I guess I just felt that there wasn't quite enough of the things I was hoping for. All of the parts were there, but I didn't feel fully satisfied by the end. I would definitely read something else by this author because I can see where she can write a compelling story. This one just wasn't everything that I hoped it would be.