A review by rich2023
By Your Side by Kasie West

emotional reflective
  • 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

3.0

Things I liked about this book:

-The author’s writing style

-the anxiety representation

-the plot 

-the realistic representation of teens

-the growth of Dax and Autumn throughout the story


Quotes 

“If my mom taught me one thing, it’s that you can’t control anyone but yourself.”

“Figure out what you think.”


Things I didn’t like

-the mention of karma, energy, and the universe

-the idea that positive energy can physically heal people

-the idea that negative emotions can stop a person from recovering physically