RATING: 3.5 stars

I just felt "eh" about this book. I really did enjoy the concept and the writing. BTW, this was my first Adi Alsaid book. I enjoyed the Nevers List and the friendship between Julia & Dave. Although, I did feel that Julia was a very annoying character and I disliked how Dave just listened to her and followed her every move/action.

I did like the ending of this book because it was perfect closure.

*** FULL REVIEW COMING SOON. ***

Grab some oreos and a glass of milk because this book will have you craving these. Simon Spier is a sixteen, going on seventeen year old with a great group of friends (Abby, Leah and Nick), a cute Golden Retriever puppy called Bieber and cool, but creepy parents. Aside from that, he also has an internet friend called Blue. Simon and Blue met through an anonymous Tumblr post (adorable!) and now have an email relationship. They don't know each other, but they go to the same school. Throughout the story Blue and Simon are emailing about their good days, and bad days, interests and family drama. To not reveal themselves they have to keep their friends names and teachers, basically their school life a secret. The mystery in itself is... who is Blue? His is Cal? is he Marty? This is a very well told, realistic GLBT story. Simon's characterization is told in depth. I would describe Simon as cool, outgoing and a great friend. I think that he is the type of kid that you wouldn't suspect to be gay. I absolutely loved him. While reading, I felt as if I were friends with Simon and his gang. I was even tempted to listen to his favorite music. Simon's family is present a lot of the time and as the reader you are able to get to know them. This story is very relatable for teens that may be going through bullying because of their sexuality. I could not relate myself, but I could relate with friends experiences. The dialogue was humorous and light-hearted. I was smiling and feeling compassion for most characters. As any good story, there is always a character you tend to dislike and for me that was Leah, Leah is very moody and her jealousy tends to come out at the wrong times. She is basically a kill-joy. Overall, I rated this book a 5/5 because I enjoyed everything about it and I hope you do too! And seriously, get those oreos...

First time read: Dec. 21st (in one day)

re-read: April 10th

Full review: https://pucksandpaperbacks.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/review-this-song-will-save-your-life-by-leila-sales/

FULL REVIEW

-Devoured this, couldn't put it down. I liked how the now/then of Harvey and Alice's POV was written. The writing itself was outstanding. Full review coming. Alice annoyed me at times, she was so awful to Harvey and didn't let him in! Also, she just kept replacing her feelings with other guys (Eric, Trevor). Harvey was so good to her. But, while reading this I kept asking myself the question, "Why do we expect every contemporary romance to have a perfect romance?" We always expect the characters to get together, and cuteness all around. But, when that doesn't happen, we're upset and turn against the book. Isn't this what makes it real?

My review: http://wp.me/p4UCov-aR

It is very rare for me to give a book less than three or four stars...I was very disappointed in this book, it was definitely a book that I was hoping to enjoy.

Elsewhere is about a fifteen year-old girl named Liz who is hit by a taxi and dies. Liz wakes up on a ship and can't remember what happened. Basically, this is a portrayal of the "afterlife". I felt that this wasn't developed very well and that Liz wasn't a likeable character, she was rude and self-centered. I was confused by the rules in Elsewhere and did not agree with them such as that they are forbidden to talk to their loved ones on Earth? That's ridiculous. I also was left with unanswered questions & felt that the romance wasn't needed. I wanted to see more of Thandi, too. I felt that Thandi was her friend and she didn't go to her for advice she went to Curtis. Really, Liz just annoyed me!! Some concepts I enjoyed but I wished that Elsewhere wasn't so strict.

Overall, this was just not my kind of book and I wish it would've been constructed better & left out Liz's romance. I couldn't wait to be done this book. I'll still try more of Zevin's work!

I really felt like I was traveling through Europe while reading this. I was always intrigued to see what the next letter brought. The only problem I had was that some of the words were French and I don't know much French so I was confused. Overall, I really enjoyed this & Keith - I loved how laid back and free-spirited he was as well as sarcastic.

Lol! This was a funny short story about two guys who show up at the wrong party. I just love Neil Gaiman's writing, and storytelling. This was hilarious & awesome. It was action packed, and the realistic. Hoping this does become a movie b/c it would be good!