A review by tdhaswell
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ng writes beautifully which made this book more enjoyable. It was a very emotional read, not necessarily that you will cry but you will feel something. The title that refers not only to Lydia, but to every character in the book was a clever addition. Being of mixed race myself, I found some parts meaningful and relatable while there were others that made me cringe. Nonetheless, as the plot unravels there are twists that are unexpected and brilliant. The passionate love and hatred that brewed inside of me for certain characters prove this book a compelling read.
#JusticeForJackandHannah

My favourite part of the book was how Ng paralleled that Marilyn wanted James because he was different like her, yet James wanted Marilyn because she was ordinary and he wanted to fit in.