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A review by cmoore14
Meet Me in the Middle by Alex Light
4.0
Thanks so much to Epic Reads for the free advance reader's copy of "Meet Me in the Middle"! Here's what I thought about the book: SPOILERS
Meet Me in the Middle did such a fantastic job tackling grief, especially when you grieve those that are still alive. I believe this can resonate with many people, especially those who have friends and family affected by illnesses that are terminal, such as cancer.
I also adored Eden and Truman and how they handled their complicated and tragic situation. It was so mature of them to part ways as they did and I honestly hope that many people can learn from their experience. I will definitely be rooting for them to find each other again in the future!
One aspect that I hope can also resonate with people was how Eden and Truman felt so lost and didn't have a predetermined path in life. One of my favorite quotes was, "It's exhausting to feel as if you have no control over the path your life takes" (p.24). As a recent college grad myself during the pandemic, I felt and still feel this way. It was so nice to hear that other people are also in my position and that I'm not alone. I feel like so many YA books focus on teens who know what they want to do that it's immensely refreshing to get this very real and raw perspective.
Overall, I really enjoyed Meet Me in the Middle. The information about the accident and Eden's past was given as needed and I'm glad there wasn't any oversharing. It also had a perfect resolution for the story it was telling. Although I wanted a happy ending (doesn't everyone?), I completely understand and agree with why Alex Light ended it the way she did. I now have to read her other book for sure!
Meet Me in the Middle did such a fantastic job tackling grief, especially when you grieve those that are still alive. I believe this can resonate with many people, especially those who have friends and family affected by illnesses that are terminal, such as cancer.
I also adored Eden and Truman and how they handled their complicated and tragic situation. It was so mature of them to part ways as they did and I honestly hope that many people can learn from their experience. I will definitely be rooting for them to find each other again in the future!
One aspect that I hope can also resonate with people was how Eden and Truman felt so lost and didn't have a predetermined path in life. One of my favorite quotes was, "It's exhausting to feel as if you have no control over the path your life takes" (p.24). As a recent college grad myself during the pandemic, I felt and still feel this way. It was so nice to hear that other people are also in my position and that I'm not alone. I feel like so many YA books focus on teens who know what they want to do that it's immensely refreshing to get this very real and raw perspective.
Overall, I really enjoyed Meet Me in the Middle. The information about the accident and Eden's past was given as needed and I'm glad there wasn't any oversharing. It also had a perfect resolution for the story it was telling. Although I wanted a happy ending (doesn't everyone?), I completely understand and agree with why Alex Light ended it the way she did. I now have to read her other book for sure!