A review by mothercoconuts
When I Was You by Amber Garza

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

What a fun ride!! Even though Kelly is clearly an unreliable narrator, I found myself rooting for her. After the first “twist” I was disappointed, but then things looked up again! 
When
she drops Sullivan I actually screamed out loud and then when I saw it was just her daydream….wow lol that definitely got me because I wouldn’t put it past a woman in her state to actually go through with it
I was quite satisfied with the ending too. The overall plot is pretty used up, but it’s one of my favorites, so I don’t mind! “I want what you have” is definitely a fav thriller trope for me, and I’ll always enjoy the ride :) 
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