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A review by fictionlux
Something More by Jackie Khalilieh
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via NetGalley.
Spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk.
Something More, is a messy young adult love story about a fifteen-year-old high school Palestinian-Canadian girl who is still dealing with her autism diagnosis.
This is honestly the best YA novel I've read in a while, nay one of the best I've ever read. The world and it's characters felt so real, the high school aspect is all too relatable to anyone how has fallen in love, and the love triangle *chef's kiss.* Couple that with being an awkward teen and complex female friendships and you've got yourself one amazing read.
I found myself relating to Jessie and she is memorable. Some of her feelings, I've felt for myself. There weren't much issues with the book, besides the layout being a little wonky.Also, I could tell right away that Jessie would end up with Griffin, it was just a given. But now that I think of it, I was yelling at Jessie to break it off with Levi. She was so consumed by him the girl probably wouldn't see her hand in front of her face. But then I remember my first love, and how I acted, and while I still wanted to talk some sense into her I could completely understand.
I also want to give a shoutout for the author mentioning Rick Springfield. He's one of my favourite artists, and I'm about obsessed with the 80s as Jessie is with the 90s.
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars, because it deserves as much, I could dote all day on this book and it wouldn't be enough, So, I'll just leave my review here and urge you to check this book out. Jackie Khalilieh is certainly an author to watch our for.
Spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk.
Something More, is a messy young adult love story about a fifteen-year-old high school Palestinian-Canadian girl who is still dealing with her autism diagnosis.
This is honestly the best YA novel I've read in a while, nay one of the best I've ever read. The world and it's characters felt so real, the high school aspect is all too relatable to anyone how has fallen in love, and the love triangle *chef's kiss.* Couple that with being an awkward teen and complex female friendships and you've got yourself one amazing read.
I found myself relating to Jessie and she is memorable. Some of her feelings, I've felt for myself. There weren't much issues with the book, besides the layout being a little wonky.
I also want to give a shoutout for the author mentioning Rick Springfield. He's one of my favourite artists, and I'm about obsessed with the 80s as Jessie is with the 90s.
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars, because it deserves as much, I could dote all day on this book and it wouldn't be enough, So, I'll just leave my review here and urge you to check this book out. Jackie Khalilieh is certainly an author to watch our for.