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A Girl Like Her
by Talia Hibbert
”Fanfic is good for my heart. Running is a disaster waiting to happen, and you know it.”
Talia Hibbert, A Girl Like Her
A reclusive in the small town Ravenswood, Ruth Kabbah gets a new neighbor. When Evan Miller comes into town, he notices that the town favorite Daniel Burne is a nuisance and has to introduce himself to his new neighbor.
One great thing about this book is the small town tension. The moment Evan meets Ruth, there is already a mention of Ruth’s reputation. Throughout the book, the reader, along with Evan, is being fed little pieces of Ruth’s past. As Ruth stops punishing herself and begins leaving her house, different residents' reactions result in the reader trying to piece together Ruth’s past.
As the friendship between the two exposes Evan’s enduring quality, Evan’s patience with Ruth. Since Ruth is autistic, some of her actions appear standoffish or rude. Instead, Evan is a ball full of happiness and isn’t phased by Ruth’s awkwardness or that she wears pajamas all day.
The reason the book isn’t a five-star for me is the fact that Daniel Burne isn’t held accountable. Without spoiling the book, Daniel is one of the most horrible people in Ravenswood. The way people just allowed him to ruin people’s lives is so infuriating.
I recommend this if you like books set in small towns.
Talia Hibbert, A Girl Like Her
A reclusive in the small town Ravenswood, Ruth Kabbah gets a new neighbor. When Evan Miller comes into town, he notices that the town favorite Daniel Burne is a nuisance and has to introduce himself to his new neighbor.
One great thing about this book is the small town tension. The moment Evan meets Ruth, there is already a mention of Ruth’s reputation. Throughout the book, the reader, along with Evan, is being fed little pieces of Ruth’s past. As Ruth stops punishing herself and begins leaving her house, different residents' reactions result in the reader trying to piece together Ruth’s past.
As the friendship between the two exposes Evan’s enduring quality, Evan’s patience with Ruth. Since Ruth is autistic, some of her actions appear standoffish or rude. Instead, Evan is a ball full of happiness and isn’t phased by Ruth’s awkwardness or that she wears pajamas all day.
The reason the book isn’t a five-star for me is the fact that Daniel Burne isn’t held accountable. Without spoiling the book, Daniel is one of the most horrible people in Ravenswood. The way people just allowed him to ruin people’s lives is so infuriating.
I recommend this if you like books set in small towns.