A review by kaynova
Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The entire concept of helping everyone's problems except your own is the main reason why I picked up this book–to me, it's original in a way. It includes 'rivals', high school drama, and familial problems that I love to read in YA. There are some parts that are funny and lighthearted and there are parts where I want to literally go inside the book and give Aideen a big hug. Unfortunately, there were too many plot holes left for me to consider this a complete fic (and I love ambiguity) and some parts aren't meant to be solved in one book
including Aideen's mom's alcoholism problem and her mom's relationship with Aideen's biological father
 
but there are some parts where I wish there was more to it, including one of Aideen's friendships. Overall, I loved Kavi and he wasn't the main character or the love interest; he was just a gem and the main reason I stuck around after the second act of the book. 
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