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A review by tx2its
Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins
4.0
Reading 2021
Book 150: Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins
From the author that brought us Crank and other awesome YA novels in verse comes a middle grade selection. This book is reviewed for ages 10 and older.
The story is of Hannah who is leading her best life in middle school. Then her world is changed when her cousin Cal moves in with her family. Cal’s mom has died, and he is lost. He makes life difficult for Hannah at school, they are the same age. She also does not appreciate having to share her parents with Cal. Cal is not the easiest child and the added stress in the house brings Hannah’s parents relationship to the brink of divorce.
In typical Ellen Hopkins fashion, this book is intense, and all the feels are on display with all the characters. There are no punches pulled here and everyone is struggling. Contrary to her YA books, the raw events are muted for middle grade readers. Written in verse, the book alternates between Cal and Hannah’s points of view. I enjoyed this book, but if there was a ding it is as an adult reading YA prefer the author’s teen books. My rating 4 ⭐.
Book 150: Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins
From the author that brought us Crank and other awesome YA novels in verse comes a middle grade selection. This book is reviewed for ages 10 and older.
The story is of Hannah who is leading her best life in middle school. Then her world is changed when her cousin Cal moves in with her family. Cal’s mom has died, and he is lost. He makes life difficult for Hannah at school, they are the same age. She also does not appreciate having to share her parents with Cal. Cal is not the easiest child and the added stress in the house brings Hannah’s parents relationship to the brink of divorce.
In typical Ellen Hopkins fashion, this book is intense, and all the feels are on display with all the characters. There are no punches pulled here and everyone is struggling. Contrary to her YA books, the raw events are muted for middle grade readers. Written in verse, the book alternates between Cal and Hannah’s points of view. I enjoyed this book, but if there was a ding it is as an adult reading YA prefer the author’s teen books. My rating 4 ⭐.