A review by beccksss
Olive by Emma Gannon

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

I LOVED this book! After reading a book I really didn’t enjoy I picked this up on a whim and I’m so glad I did. I have often struggled with friendships falling apart due to people just going in different directions and it was so comforting to read something like Olive. I love Olive so so much and, even though I do want children in the future, I feel like I can really resonate with her

To begin with I was a bit disappointed that she got into a relationship in the end? I think at that point I thought it was all about being independent and that being okay? But now i realise that it happened when Olive least expected i’d and the idea is that we all reach stages of our lives and THAT is what matters as long as it’s what the person wants.

I would have loved a little bit more about Olive’s relationship with the kids, especially Caitlin. I feel like her eating disorder was glossed over a little bit and I feel like with such a big topic like that it’s not something you can gloss over? But I understand the reasons why!!
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