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This contemporary YA debut novel is thought-provoking, emotional and touches on many issues that others don't dare. It was almost refreshing to see the real, raw emotion that both Cason and Davis showed at times. We can't be strong all of the time and I rooted for them both.
I really felt like I connected with both of the protagonists, Cason is fantastic. She doesn't really have a filter which I liked and is very strong. Davis is a great character, kind and selfless and his dark past made me really feel for him. You could tell that he was struggling at times which was heart-breaking to read.
The secondary characters were great. I loved Mari and Heather especially; for their no kid gloves attitude towards Cason - they knew what she needed and weren't afraid to go about it; their almost motherly tenderness for Davis was heart warming to read too.
The story wove together wonderfully and there were a few times where I gasped out loud at what was happening; and I liked that I didn't find it predictable. I was second guessing myself at times throughout the book.
I really felt like I connected with both of the protagonists, Cason is fantastic. She doesn't really have a filter which I liked and is very strong. Davis is a great character, kind and selfless and his dark past made me really feel for him. You could tell that he was struggling at times which was heart-breaking to read.
The secondary characters were great. I loved Mari and Heather especially; for their no kid gloves attitude towards Cason - they knew what she needed and weren't afraid to go about it; their almost motherly tenderness for Davis was heart warming to read too.
The story wove together wonderfully and there were a few times where I gasped out loud at what was happening; and I liked that I didn't find it predictable. I was second guessing myself at times throughout the book.
Enjoyed this short YA contemporary novel. Joni was a likeable protagonist and her home life struck a chord with my own younger years.
The relationship between Joni and Annabel was a nice touch though the ending was predictable.
The relationship between Joni and Annabel was a nice touch though the ending was predictable.
E.P.IC. I shit you not. Genius idea for a series, highly recommend it. Now for the second!
If it's remotely possible, I liked this even more than Illuminae. Masterful story telling.
This debut novel by Morrissey struck a chord with me and I’d recommend that others read it. I read it in two sittings, it took me maybe 3/4 hours total. It’s perfect to curl up with and remember your tissues, there were a few times that I had a few tears.
Initially set over the course of what is effectively a long weekend, this is a first person, dual point of view, YA contemporary novel. Our protagonists, Martin aka ‘Fly’ and Petra are both likeable. I found their perspectives complimented each other and I didn’t find myself wanting to skip one for the other as I sometimes can feel when reading a book with more than one POV.
The secondary characters were a cool bunch and I really liked it that the two groups merged. Aside from Fly, I’d say my favourite was probably Turrey, he came across as a really genuine character and I liked that.
Martin’s parts were quirky and his voice came through for me; I wanted to be his friend and could tell why he is so beloved to his friends and family. It’s made clear from the offset that Petra has a ‘Secret’ and I was intrigued to find out what it was. Martin and Petra’s story wound together well and I thought that how they communicated worked well; it is a clever idea.
Initially set over the course of what is effectively a long weekend, this is a first person, dual point of view, YA contemporary novel. Our protagonists, Martin aka ‘Fly’ and Petra are both likeable. I found their perspectives complimented each other and I didn’t find myself wanting to skip one for the other as I sometimes can feel when reading a book with more than one POV.
The secondary characters were a cool bunch and I really liked it that the two groups merged. Aside from Fly, I’d say my favourite was probably Turrey, he came across as a really genuine character and I liked that.
Martin’s parts were quirky and his voice came through for me; I wanted to be his friend and could tell why he is so beloved to his friends and family. It’s made clear from the offset that Petra has a ‘Secret’ and I was intrigued to find out what it was. Martin and Petra’s story wound together well and I thought that how they communicated worked well; it is a clever idea.
