jodierose14's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Car accident, Child abuse, Grief, and Death
rereadsromance's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Someone I used to Know was an engaging read about friendship, grief, love and second chances. I enjoyed it thoroughly and was happy to see
Spoiler
George and Leah get their own happy ending.Now, I need to read something a bit lighter because this second chance reading kick I've been on always involves angst and I need a break.
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Child abuse
velsbooknook's review against another edition
5.0
I honestly loved all the characters with all their flaws and strengths!
Leah's parents for example did such a great job with taking care of all those different children and teenagers. I can't imagine doing it myself.
Also the friendship of Leah, Theo and George felt very special and I loved following them through the book, getting to know them better.
The setting also was absolutely brilliant! I can't imagine a better place for a big foster family than the alpaka farm. It must feel so therapeutic living and growing up in a place like that. I can't recommend this book enough and I'm sure this won't be my last read by Paige Toon.
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
ccassidy98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
lousnewchapter's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Car accident and Grief
gouldstonejc's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Drug abuse
j_hudbook's review against another edition
5.0
This book is actually amazing and I wish I could read it again!!! I was so attached to to the characters and was hooked learning about the Foster care system. This book deals with second chances, grief, love and connections
The story goes between the past and presents of Leah. In the past she gets to know both George and Theo; we get to read about their friendship and their connection deepen aswell as get to know a little about the lives of George and theo and the hardships they have to deal with.
The present shows Leah dealing with the aftermath of 2 major life changing events. She has moved back into her parents house with her daughter and finds out that after so many years George has returned. The plot twist at the end left me shocked and I DEFINITELY wasn't expecting it
The bonds between the characters from both past and present are exceptional and I was so invested in would 1000% recommend reading this :))
Graphic: Car accident, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death and Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment
crystalmethany's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Death, and Child abuse