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The Fragile Ordinary
by Samantha Young
Full review at https://wildandwonderfulreads.com
MY RATING: 3.75 stars
MY THOUGHTS: I wish books like The Fragile Ordinary existed when I was in high school! Samantha Young delivers a compelling coming-of-age story that’s relatable and gives so many feels.
Young has a very smooth writing style, and she isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics. This is a quick read because it’s utterly endearing and should resonate with a wide range of readers. I LOVE when a book elicits memories and emotions from my younger years! I can only imagine that a Young Adult Contemporary like this would be evocative for a teenager of today.
The Fragile Ordinary follows Comet, a unique girl used to blending in despite her loud fashion sense till she strikes a chord with the new American at her school. A blooming relationship with Tobias King makes it all but impossible for Comet to remain invisible. Comet and Tobias experience ups and downs, together and separately. Drama of every variety unfolds, and they are left to tackle their issues or fall apart trying.
The thing I like most about contemporaries is the realism. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize that you’re struggling until you see a similar situation from the outside looking in. Contemporaries are like a window to real life, and The Fragile Ordinary is no exception. Anyone who has ever felt neglected by family or friends, those faced with tough choices, people with self doubt or confidence issues, etc. will be able to look to Comet, Tobias, and the supporting cast of characters to see how certain situations can be handled or how some decisions can affect us.
I loved a lot of the plot, and I thoroughly enjoyed how everything came together in the end. However, at times, I felt like TOO much was being thrown at our characters. A LOT happened in the characters’ lives, and the longer the story went on, the more I questioned if some of that could have been left out. It also took a little away from my enjoyment of the characters themselves, turning them a bit whiny or seemingly over-dramatic.
Comet and Tobias are such great characters! Their development is so good, and I enjoyed seeing their flaws as much as I enjoyed seeing their best traits. Comet is quirky and an introvert. She prefers fictional worlds to reality. I’m pretty sure the book community can easily understand her. Tobias is a tough guy with a heart of gold. He is the type of character that grew on me as the story unfolded. I loved him in the end!
Overall, I’d absolutely recommend The Fragile Ordinary. Is it perfect? No way! Is it worth the read? I think so! Not to mention, this has one of the most stunning covers I have ever seen! YA Contemporary fans will enjoy it, I believe.
*Thanks to the publisher and Inkslinger PR for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
MY RATING: 3.75 stars
MY THOUGHTS: I wish books like The Fragile Ordinary existed when I was in high school! Samantha Young delivers a compelling coming-of-age story that’s relatable and gives so many feels.
Young has a very smooth writing style, and she isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics. This is a quick read because it’s utterly endearing and should resonate with a wide range of readers. I LOVE when a book elicits memories and emotions from my younger years! I can only imagine that a Young Adult Contemporary like this would be evocative for a teenager of today.
The Fragile Ordinary follows Comet, a unique girl used to blending in despite her loud fashion sense till she strikes a chord with the new American at her school. A blooming relationship with Tobias King makes it all but impossible for Comet to remain invisible. Comet and Tobias experience ups and downs, together and separately. Drama of every variety unfolds, and they are left to tackle their issues or fall apart trying.
The thing I like most about contemporaries is the realism. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize that you’re struggling until you see a similar situation from the outside looking in. Contemporaries are like a window to real life, and The Fragile Ordinary is no exception. Anyone who has ever felt neglected by family or friends, those faced with tough choices, people with self doubt or confidence issues, etc. will be able to look to Comet, Tobias, and the supporting cast of characters to see how certain situations can be handled or how some decisions can affect us.
I loved a lot of the plot, and I thoroughly enjoyed how everything came together in the end. However, at times, I felt like TOO much was being thrown at our characters. A LOT happened in the characters’ lives, and the longer the story went on, the more I questioned if some of that could have been left out. It also took a little away from my enjoyment of the characters themselves, turning them a bit whiny or seemingly over-dramatic.
Comet and Tobias are such great characters! Their development is so good, and I enjoyed seeing their flaws as much as I enjoyed seeing their best traits. Comet is quirky and an introvert. She prefers fictional worlds to reality. I’m pretty sure the book community can easily understand her. Tobias is a tough guy with a heart of gold. He is the type of character that grew on me as the story unfolded. I loved him in the end!
Overall, I’d absolutely recommend The Fragile Ordinary. Is it perfect? No way! Is it worth the read? I think so! Not to mention, this has one of the most stunning covers I have ever seen! YA Contemporary fans will enjoy it, I believe.
*Thanks to the publisher and Inkslinger PR for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.