A review by greeneggsandsam
The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey

emotional hopeful informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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 The Library Of Lost Things is a young adult romance about a 17 going on 18 year old Darcy Wells who is as addicted to books as her mother is to shopping and collecting unnecessary items. Darcy struggles to cope with her mother's hoarding at the same time handsome Asher begins popping up in her life mote frequently. 
 I absolutely adore books with mental health representation, and reading a book with a character who suffers from hoarding is a new one for me. Throughout readers learning about Darcy and her mother, we also learn more about this illness and the way it can take shape and effect the people in your life. I also highly enjoyed all the book related metaphors and quotes from our super intelligent and Bibliophile main character, Darcy. 
 The romance is absolutely adorable, Asher is so swoon-worthy, and Darcy's best friend, Marisol, is a delight. I was not prepared for how emotional this coming of age story was going to become in regards to Darcy's relationship with her mother, and the near ending had me crying! 
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