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mehsi's review
5.0
Beautiful, heartbreaking, and so fucking gorgeous. I just couldn't stop reading. Thank heavens I had a free afternoon, well... free... I kind of have all sorts of things to do like cleaning, laundry, but this book grabbed me. :P
I was already hoping that this one would be a gem, and boy I am so happy it was. The book features a before and after, and with each passing page we see more and more of what is going on and how everything spiralled out of control.
It all starts with our MC sitting in the bus with a mysterious boy, Bus Boy, then there is an accident, and suddenly she finds out that not everything is as perfect as it always was. Bus Boy? He doesn't exist, no one, but our MC can see him, and it just broke my heart apart when she found that out. When she found out that this guy, this sexy guy, was nothing but an illusion. But who is he, and why is he following her, why can she talk to him and he answers back? In the now we see her try to figure out all the hints, try to stay sane, and find out so many things that it will break not only me, but everyone reading.
In the before we see her and Zach (aka Bus Boy, sorry, not a spoiler as it was pretty obvious from the first before page that it was meant to be Zach). They meet up during the summer that Addie was all alone (her best friend had gone to a fun trip with other friends). They click, they spark, and they get together. She acts in one of his movies (which meant lots of ketchup and fun), and they get really close together. I definitely loved them as a couple, but of course I was prepared for what was to come. I had a whole bunch of ideas what could possibly have caused our MC to erase this boy, this memory, this summer, those months, from her mind. When we do find out (though I have to say I could have seen it coming, the signs were there), oh boy, I wanted to kick the guy in his balls. And no, you will have to read to find out what happened, and why she erased him.
The erasing, and how it happened. Wow, that such a thing is open to public. That something like that can be done to anyone. Everyone can just erase their minds like that. All you need is money, permission (if you are under 18), and a healthy body. It was pretty shocking, but then again, while I am against it... I may just be using the same procedure to forget stuff, stuff that I don't ever want to remember. But then again, seeing how our MC went through things, how it broke her... I am not too sure if I would really do it. But it is a tempting offer. A very tempting offer.
In the end everything comes full circle, and I have to say that at first I was shouting at our MC for her decision, but then cheering when she did that. Go girl! I am so happy for you.
What more can I tell about the book? Oh that I love the MC's best friend? She was just such a delightful girl, so full of fire, so kick-ass, and so sweet and protective.
Bonus points to the cover. I just adore it!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was already hoping that this one would be a gem, and boy I am so happy it was. The book features a before and after, and with each passing page we see more and more of what is going on and how everything spiralled out of control.
It all starts with our MC sitting in the bus with a mysterious boy, Bus Boy, then there is an accident, and suddenly she finds out that not everything is as perfect as it always was. Bus Boy? He doesn't exist, no one, but our MC can see him, and it just broke my heart apart when she found that out. When she found out that this guy, this sexy guy, was nothing but an illusion. But who is he, and why is he following her, why can she talk to him and he answers back? In the now we see her try to figure out all the hints, try to stay sane, and find out so many things that it will break not only me, but everyone reading.
In the before we see her and Zach (aka Bus Boy, sorry, not a spoiler as it was pretty obvious from the first before page that it was meant to be Zach). They meet up during the summer that Addie was all alone (her best friend had gone to a fun trip with other friends). They click, they spark, and they get together. She acts in one of his movies (which meant lots of ketchup and fun), and they get really close together. I definitely loved them as a couple, but of course I was prepared for what was to come. I had a whole bunch of ideas what could possibly have caused our MC to erase this boy, this memory, this summer, those months, from her mind. When we do find out (though I have to say I could have seen it coming, the signs were there), oh boy, I wanted to kick the guy in his balls. And no, you will have to read to find out what happened, and why she erased him.
The erasing, and how it happened. Wow, that such a thing is open to public. That something like that can be done to anyone. Everyone can just erase their minds like that. All you need is money, permission (if you are under 18), and a healthy body. It was pretty shocking, but then again, while I am against it... I may just be using the same procedure to forget stuff, stuff that I don't ever want to remember. But then again, seeing how our MC went through things, how it broke her... I am not too sure if I would really do it. But it is a tempting offer. A very tempting offer.
In the end everything comes full circle, and I have to say that at first I was shouting at our MC for her decision, but then cheering when she did that. Go girl! I am so happy for you.
What more can I tell about the book? Oh that I love the MC's best friend? She was just such a delightful girl, so full of fire, so kick-ass, and so sweet and protective.
Bonus points to the cover. I just adore it!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
cadyly's review
3.0
I read the hardcover edition of this book, which I borrowed from the library. It is YA fiction, basically set in the present day, with the addition of some medical technology that we do not yet have in real life.
Central to the book is the question, "What does it mean to move on?" I guess part of my answer to that question is the reason why, while I liked her, I couldn't identify as much with the main character.
This was an interesting story, but I wish the trauma that caused her to make her decision (sorry, I'm trying to be vague and non-spoilery) had been fleshed out and described in more detail. As it is written, it feels more superficial and poorly reasoned.
Addie as a character does have a lot of growth as she discovers more about herself and her past, and I have a feeling that she will do just fine going forward.
This book made me feel grateful for all of my past - both the good and the bad memories. They make me who I am today.
Overall, I liked the story. I'm a little bit of a hard grader, so it only gets 3/5 stars, but for me, this is not a bad rating. I'm glad I read it. I may or may not re-read it. I would probably read a sequel, if one were ever written. It might be interesting to read a story about Zach or from Zach's POV.
Central to the book is the question, "What does it mean to move on?" I guess part of my answer to that question is the reason why, while I liked her, I couldn't identify as much with the main character.
This was an interesting story, but I wish the trauma that caused her to make her decision (sorry, I'm trying to be vague and non-spoilery) had been fleshed out and described in more detail. As it is written, it feels more superficial and poorly reasoned.
Addie as a character does have a lot of growth as she discovers more about herself and her past, and I have a feeling that she will do just fine going forward.
This book made me feel grateful for all of my past - both the good and the bad memories. They make me who I am today.
Overall, I liked the story. I'm a little bit of a hard grader, so it only gets 3/5 stars, but for me, this is not a bad rating. I'm glad I read it. I may or may not re-read it. I would probably read a sequel, if one were ever written. It might be interesting to read a story about Zach or from Zach's POV.
evaallii's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
emilie_anr's review against another edition
3.0
En réalité je ne sais pas trop quoi penser de ce livre. J'ai du mettre un mois a lire les 150 première page et je me suis forcée à lire jusque-là. Mais après la révélation (c'est un peu un spoil ça non ?) et j'ai accéléré la lecture. le livre est assez perturbant et aborde un thème important. Un des problèmes que j'ai rencontré c'est que comme je ne faisais pas vraiment attention au début, des choses qui aurait dû me paraître évidentes ne l'était pas et cela me stressais un peu quand je me disais « elle a fait ça ? Je m'en souviens pas »
casg_3's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my gosh! It was beautiful!! I absolutely loved it. It's not as sad as you probably think it will be but you will begin to almost feel her pain! Like I can relate to some of her 'problems' at the beginning but it gets intence! I didn't want to put the book down and yet at the same time I almost didn't want to read it because I was to scared that what would happen next was going to make me cry my eyes out! It is a great book and I really suggest it!
missmary98's review against another edition
4.0
That was super bizarre. But I really enjoyed it. Also it took me far too long to notice that there's a person on the cover.