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Emergency Contact
by Mary H.K. Choi
I received an advance reading copy of this book thanks to Simon & Schuster (Australia) via NetGalley
I have read a few mixed reviews on this one, and having now read it I can see both sides of the discussion. I myself enjoyed it. I enjoy most YA novels and especially now as a woman in my thirties I tend to take a different perspective whilst reading, can draw parallels to my nature during my teens and find myself less quick to judge a character as I know how much growth and change happens over these specific years. Hence characters don't tend to grate me as other readers have mentioned as I'm inclined to give the benefit of doubt during formative years. Hell, there's still so much I have to learn about myself!
The premise of the book is good. We all spend so much time on our phones now that I can understand why kids as well as people of all ages communicate within this certain medium. You can basically put yourself "out there" without losing face and that appeals to many people in this day and age. I just wish it ended a little stronger.
I have read a few mixed reviews on this one, and having now read it I can see both sides of the discussion. I myself enjoyed it. I enjoy most YA novels and especially now as a woman in my thirties I tend to take a different perspective whilst reading, can draw parallels to my nature during my teens and find myself less quick to judge a character as I know how much growth and change happens over these specific years. Hence characters don't tend to grate me as other readers have mentioned as I'm inclined to give the benefit of doubt during formative years. Hell, there's still so much I have to learn about myself!
The premise of the book is good. We all spend so much time on our phones now that I can understand why kids as well as people of all ages communicate within this certain medium. You can basically put yourself "out there" without losing face and that appeals to many people in this day and age. I just wish it ended a little stronger.