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Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin
5.0
challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It has been a while when a book has captured my attention so thoroughly as this one. From the get go, Ana Holguin opens with engaging chapters. The mental health representation and the exploration of perfectly curated social media lives makes this a unique take on social media anxiety. 
Jo and Silas are likeable if flawed characters. Their story is a page turner and the surrounding cast just aids to move the story along. This is a slow burn, he falls first love story with some open door spice. The best bits are those between Jo and her friends. 
I read to this book with my ears, Maria Liatis and Kellen Boyle conveyed the perfect performance to tell this beautiful tale of love and healing.
This book would appeal to fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Katherine Spencer.