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Where It All Lands
by Jennie Wexler
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Where It All Lands is a cute YA contemporary romance that explores the impact of a single decision. Told in a dual timeline based on two paths following the flip of a coin, I enjoyed this love triangle novel. It read very fast and I LOVED the characters...well...mostly Shane.
I love the alternate universe kind of trope, so this was right up my alley. I enjoyed the exploration and how, while the choice did cause some important differences, not everything was impacted by such a small thing. There's a bit of a mix of fate and autotomy at work and it felt genuine.
The writing was good and comfortable and the structure was well done. I sped right through this and found it to be a good cozy blanket read. The narrative isn't overly complex and stays focused on the main plot points while still adding enough periphery to be a well-rounded story. There were a few times where the actions and choices of the characters seemed a little dramatic, but...then again...teenagers, so who am I to judge? I recall being a "bit" dramatic as well.
I would definitely read this again, recommend it to others, and read more from this author. I was a bit surprised to find out that this was a debut. The caliber was beyond what I would expect and I hazard to guess that other great works could be coming from this author in the future. I will certainly be keeping my antenna up.
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *
I love the alternate universe kind of trope, so this was right up my alley. I enjoyed the exploration and how, while the choice did cause some important differences, not everything was impacted by such a small thing. There's a bit of a mix of fate and autotomy at work and it felt genuine.
The writing was good and comfortable and the structure was well done. I sped right through this and found it to be a good cozy blanket read. The narrative isn't overly complex and stays focused on the main plot points while still adding enough periphery to be a well-rounded story. There were a few times where the actions and choices of the characters seemed a little dramatic, but...then again...teenagers, so who am I to judge? I recall being a "bit" dramatic as well.
I would definitely read this again, recommend it to others, and read more from this author. I was a bit surprised to find out that this was a debut. The caliber was beyond what I would expect and I hazard to guess that other great works could be coming from this author in the future. I will certainly be keeping my antenna up.
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *