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I maintain that Lia Louis is one of the best contemporary fiction writers ever. Not only does she write real, relatable characters but she managed to write and talk about pretty heavy subjects in such a respectful and delicate way.
There is no over-describing of a person or situation, but there is brilliant story telling and character development.
This story really stole my heart. I loved Emmie and thought she was so relatable for many reasons. I loved who she was and thought she made decisions that were reasonable and she wasn’t cliched it frustrating.
Lucas & Eliot were fantastic characters for very different reasons, and the ending was pure perfection.
This book really showed me Lia’s writing range: she wrote Somewhere Close To Happy, which granted, is a form of contemporary fiction with a hint of romance but with a twist, and this is fantastic contemporary fiction but with such a different arc.
I genuinely can’t wait to see what she writes next, and I’ll be eagerly waiting for it!!
There is no over-describing of a person or situation, but there is brilliant story telling and character development.
This story really stole my heart. I loved Emmie and thought she was so relatable for many reasons. I loved who she was and thought she made decisions that were reasonable and she wasn’t cliched it frustrating.
Lucas & Eliot were fantastic characters for very different reasons, and the ending was pure perfection.
This book really showed me Lia’s writing range: she wrote Somewhere Close To Happy, which granted, is a form of contemporary fiction with a hint of romance but with a twist, and this is fantastic contemporary fiction but with such a different arc.
I genuinely can’t wait to see what she writes next, and I’ll be eagerly waiting for it!!
First of all, I LOVE the cover, but it is completely misleading. I thought this book would be about something completely different. I’m glad it was because it’s one of my fav contemporaries, but I think the cover (and the title tbf) prepare you for a totally different book.
Anyway. The story. It’s so brilliant, such a wonderful representation of a contemporary, mutually respectful friendship between 2 adults. There’s sarcasm, and no overly cliched or overly romanticised dialogue and plot. They’re both brilliant MCs and are complex and likeable.
I love the female friendship in the story also.
Definitely a brilliant contemporary read!
Anyway. The story. It’s so brilliant, such a wonderful representation of a contemporary, mutually respectful friendship between 2 adults. There’s sarcasm, and no overly cliched or overly romanticised dialogue and plot. They’re both brilliant MCs and are complex and likeable.
I love the female friendship in the story also.
Definitely a brilliant contemporary read!
You know when you read a book and think to yourself ‘what did I just read’?
That.
I loved the way this book was written in more than one format, I love when a book is broken up. It makes it more digestible for me and reminiscent of those multi-media books as a kid!
There are so many serious and heavy topics covered in this book. I would seriously approach with caution depending on your triggers: sexual assault, sexism, domestic violence, pet murder, and more. I’ll update this review tomorrow when I’ve processed my thoughts a bit more.
That.
I loved the way this book was written in more than one format, I love when a book is broken up. It makes it more digestible for me and reminiscent of those multi-media books as a kid!
There are so many serious and heavy topics covered in this book. I would seriously approach with caution depending on your triggers: sexual assault, sexism, domestic violence, pet murder, and more. I’ll update this review tomorrow when I’ve processed my thoughts a bit more.
