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A review by charmaineac
Some Other Now by Sarah Everett
5.0
Growing up, I secretly adored books with this trope—think 99 Days by Katie Cotugno or The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Then toss in two sad, beautiful, tragic situations, and you get... me in my current state. I am a sad, shrivelled, snot-filled carcass of a human. When I tell you this book made me ugly-cry, I mean UGLY-CRY.
I love how every little side character had a story, whether that be Willow, Eric, Ernie, Naomi, or Jessi's father. They're all such complete characters. Jessi's mother's story resonated too, and I felt like it shone a light on a Big Bad experience that doesn't get covered enough; stretched out to one of the worst possible outcomes.
And of course, we must talk about the power that Jessi, Luke, Ro, and Mel have over me. When there's so much left to say, and so much left unsaid, sometimes simply chanting, "I love you I love you I love you" really says it all. I want to bundle them up tight and keep them safe and healthy forever.
I was so worried that we'd end on an ambiguous note, but I should've known to have faith in Sarah Everett. The ending hit all the right realistic notes. I think Mel's words (and Jessi's) will stick with me for a long while: I am happy, grateful, well-dressed, brave, and alive.
I love how every little side character had a story, whether that be Willow, Eric, Ernie, Naomi, or Jessi's father. They're all such complete characters. Jessi's mother's story resonated too, and I felt like it shone a light on a Big Bad experience that doesn't get covered enough; stretched out to one of the worst possible outcomes.
And of course, we must talk about the power that Jessi, Luke, Ro, and Mel have over me. When there's so much left to say, and so much left unsaid, sometimes simply chanting, "I love you I love you I love you" really says it all. I want to bundle them up tight and keep them safe and healthy forever.
I was so worried that we'd end on an ambiguous note, but I should've known to have faith in Sarah Everett. The ending hit all the right realistic notes. I think Mel's words (and Jessi's) will stick with me for a long while: I am happy, grateful, well-dressed, brave, and alive.