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A review by thekissballad
Kyra, Just for Today by Sara Zarr, Sara Zarr
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
I went into this knowing I would get emotional, and I'm still surprised by how much I was. I kept wishing I could reach through the story and just give Kyra a hug and all the support.
That being said, this can be very difficult to read if you or someone you know has ever had a problem with alcohol, or any substance use really. Be mindful of your limits / triggers.
Regardless, I think this is such an important story because it shows from a child's perspective one way alcoholism can affect them, too. That can help so much when trying to connect with them or understand what they're going through.
A little pre-teen / teenage angst of "finding ones self" and inevitable changes also showed how everything can interwine and build up until something finally happens and breaks.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for allowing me to read & review this ARC.
That being said, this can be very difficult to read if you or someone you know has ever had a problem with alcohol, or any substance use really. Be mindful of your limits / triggers.
Regardless, I think this is such an important story because it shows from a child's perspective one way alcoholism can affect them, too. That can help so much when trying to connect with them or understand what they're going through.
A little pre-teen / teenage angst of "finding ones self" and inevitable changes also showed how everything can interwine and build up until something finally happens and breaks.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for allowing me to read & review this ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying