This book was unexpected in many ways. It explores the many ways you can love and be loved using small snippets of Adelaide’s life, with many of the situations shown in a few possible incarnations and their consequent ripple effects.

While the story was easy to read, the narration
occasionally collapsed
into random verse
with no rhyme
or reason.
And it felt like my
brain was having a
seizure
trying to read
this book.

Which, admittedly I would’ve analysed the heck out of this gimmick in high school English Studies, but while reading just for fun, it made my head hurt.

I also didn’t feel that connected or invested in Adelaide’s story-line, and instead, I found Adelaide’s 15 year old brother’s story added more gravitas to the book.

Toby is a recovering addict and navigating the stormy waters of gaining back his family’s trust and re-building his sense of self after going to rehabilitation therapy. Adelaide’s journey her own self-worth seemed to pale in comparison to parts of Toby’s narrative.

My thanks to Hot Key Books YA for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review..