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Deposing Nathan
by Zack Smedley
3.5 stars. It's not quite a four star but it isn't a 3 star either!
This book was not what I expected but it was very good. I was riveted; I think the dual timeline served this book very well. The suspense of finding out the ending and the stress of the deposition kept me turning pages.
The characters in this book were definitely the strong point. Both boys were unique, clear people, but you also saw them grow and struggle and act like teenagers. They were very well written.
The ending is SUPER spoilery- so stop reading if you don't want to see my thoughts on the ending and be spoiled.
*I warned you*
I HATED Lori this entire book and was so glad she finally! was recognized for what she was. The whole book I was just thinking "How is no one saying anything about Lori?" but it made sense once we got to the end and saw that she was the one who stabbed Nathan, not Cam.
Cam and Nathan not ending up together was just... sad. I felt Nathan's pain, he finally was able to accept how he felt about Cam! They had those wonderful days in the cabin! But Cam is probably logistically right. It was very mature of him, which is not typical in a YA novel.
I enjoyed this quick read and would definitely read another book from this author if another is released! This is a solid debut and I feel like Smedley will do great things.
This book was not what I expected but it was very good. I was riveted; I think the dual timeline served this book very well. The suspense of finding out the ending and the stress of the deposition kept me turning pages.
The characters in this book were definitely the strong point. Both boys were unique, clear people, but you also saw them grow and struggle and act like teenagers. They were very well written.
The ending is SUPER spoilery- so stop reading if you don't want to see my thoughts on the ending and be spoiled.
*I warned you*
I HATED Lori this entire book and was so glad she finally! was recognized for what she was. The whole book I was just thinking "How is no one saying anything about Lori?" but it made sense once we got to the end and saw that she was the one who stabbed Nathan, not Cam.
Cam and Nathan not ending up together was just... sad. I felt Nathan's pain, he finally was able to accept how he felt about Cam! They had those wonderful days in the cabin! But Cam is probably logistically right. It was very mature of him, which is not typical in a YA novel.
I enjoyed this quick read and would definitely read another book from this author if another is released! This is a solid debut and I feel like Smedley will do great things.