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He Must Like You
by Danielle Younge-Ullman
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book! All opinions are my own.
I’m on a YA kick at the moment and this was another great read. HE MUST LIKE YOU is a contemporary YA book featuring Libby, a senior in high school, whose life is falling apart. Her parents have recently informed her that she has to move out once she graduates and that the college fund they’d saved for her is gone. On top of that, she has a pretty confusing sexual experience with one of her coworkers, and at work she has to deal with an influential local businessman who harrasses all of the female servers. You can’t really blame her when she’s pushed over the edge one night and dumps a pitcher of sangria all over said businessman, but then she’s forced to manage the fallout of her actions in a small town where people like to gossip.
I thought this was a really interesting and engaging read. The author explores family relationships, rape culture, and consent and discusses how confusing sexual experiences can be, especially when you’re a teenager. I certainly didn’t learn about this stuff in high school and I really wish I had. We see Libby learn that sexual assault and harrasment can take many different forms and it’s a painful realization.
What I loved most about Libby is that she really comes into her own throughout this story. She breaks down, but then she seeks help to confront her problems, and that’s such a brave thing to do. I thought Libby was really believable as a character thanks to the writing. I felt like the author was able to capture that teenager essence.
This book deals with difficult subjects, but I thought the author handled the discussion around consent with care and nuance. I imagine reading about Libby’s experiences could help someone who’s in a similar situation, and I’m glad this book exists.
I’m on a YA kick at the moment and this was another great read. HE MUST LIKE YOU is a contemporary YA book featuring Libby, a senior in high school, whose life is falling apart. Her parents have recently informed her that she has to move out once she graduates and that the college fund they’d saved for her is gone. On top of that, she has a pretty confusing sexual experience with one of her coworkers, and at work she has to deal with an influential local businessman who harrasses all of the female servers. You can’t really blame her when she’s pushed over the edge one night and dumps a pitcher of sangria all over said businessman, but then she’s forced to manage the fallout of her actions in a small town where people like to gossip.
I thought this was a really interesting and engaging read. The author explores family relationships, rape culture, and consent and discusses how confusing sexual experiences can be, especially when you’re a teenager. I certainly didn’t learn about this stuff in high school and I really wish I had. We see Libby learn that sexual assault and harrasment can take many different forms and it’s a painful realization.
What I loved most about Libby is that she really comes into her own throughout this story. She breaks down, but then she seeks help to confront her problems, and that’s such a brave thing to do. I thought Libby was really believable as a character thanks to the writing. I felt like the author was able to capture that teenager essence.
This book deals with difficult subjects, but I thought the author handled the discussion around consent with care and nuance. I imagine reading about Libby’s experiences could help someone who’s in a similar situation, and I’m glad this book exists.