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A review by fireplacebookworm
This Expanse of Eventually by Ryan Jones
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
When @ryansreading asked me to read her book, I couldn’t not say yes. It sounded like a good cry and sometimes that’s what we readers need.
The Expanse of Eventually follows Lainie a year after the death of her twin Leslie whom is a ghost in the story. She is still struggling with her grief and lacks everything a normal senior in high school has. The coming of age novel tackles subjects like grief and survivors guilt head on.
I enjoyed this story but I wish it had more. Parts felt rushed, others lacked depth, and honestly I just wanted more. I wanted more about the parents. I wanted more about Lainie and Leslie’s relationship prior to the accident. I wanted more Lainie and Greyson. I think more showing and less telling would have added a lot of depth to this book. I really enjoyed the scenes with Greyson and the setting of the lake.
The Expanse of Eventually follows Lainie a year after the death of her twin Leslie whom is a ghost in the story. She is still struggling with her grief and lacks everything a normal senior in high school has. The coming of age novel tackles subjects like grief and survivors guilt head on.
I enjoyed this story but I wish it had more. Parts felt rushed, others lacked depth, and honestly I just wanted more. I wanted more about the parents. I wanted more about Lainie and Leslie’s relationship prior to the accident. I wanted more Lainie and Greyson. I think more showing and less telling would have added a lot of depth to this book. I really enjoyed the scenes with Greyson and the setting of the lake.