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Everyone Wants To Know
by Kelly Loy Gilbert
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The summary of this book really does it a disservice. I was expecting more of a romance, with Honor struggling with what to do with the fact that her family is so in the spotlight. While that's a part of the book, it's really a small part. More of the story is about Honor trying to keep her family together, while also maintaining the perfect image that they have in the media.
What I will say is Kelly Loy Gilbert is always great at handling mental illness. Honor deals with severe anxiety and panic attacks, which felt realistic and true to her character. But, there aren't many likeable characters in this book, which made it difficult for me to fully get into. This is a family that needs a lot of therapy. Like a lot. They aren't particularly nice to each other, unless it's in front of the cameras.
Also the ending felt rushed to me. For one of the major plot points (which I won't include because spoilers) it felt like there weren't really many reprecussions? Or, like, resolution for the conflicts it created.
If you don't mind stories about growing up in the media, about dysfunctional families, with a tiny splash of romance, then this might be for you! It just didn't quite hit the mark for me.
What I will say is Kelly Loy Gilbert is always great at handling mental illness. Honor deals with severe anxiety and panic attacks, which felt realistic and true to her character. But, there aren't many likeable characters in this book, which made it difficult for me to fully get into. This is a family that needs a lot of therapy. Like a lot. They aren't particularly nice to each other, unless it's in front of the cameras.
Also the ending felt rushed to me. For one of the major plot points (which I won't include because spoilers) it felt like there weren't really many reprecussions? Or, like, resolution for the conflicts it created.
If you don't mind stories about growing up in the media, about dysfunctional families, with a tiny splash of romance, then this might be for you! It just didn't quite hit the mark for me.
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity