A review by pomochi
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

5.0

This is one of my favorite contemporary books that I've read this year, probably ever. Although this is quite a long contemporary (450 pages), I flew through this book in a couple sittings. A wonderful blend of self discovery, fun, and taking risks, Since You've Been Gone is the perfect read to put you in a happy, summer mood. I never found myself bored, and this novel has excellent pacing. I was interested from the first page, and I never wanted to stop reading. I found myself really relating to the main character Emily, who is very shy and awkward in a lot of social situations. Emily's friendship with Sloane is absolutely wonderful, and the new friendships that Emily made with other characters throughout the summer was a delight to read. I love how there is romance in this book, but it doesn't overpower the overarching theme of friendship and taking risks. After reading this book and looking at the art on the cover and the back, I could piece little details together that were described in the book, which is awesome.