cccarinacc's review against another edition
4.0
My heart hurts.
This book is SO TOUCHING. I love that it’s told in the perspective of Emory, and how she copes with her brothers addiction.
As a teenager, she has her own vices and ways of coping through tough times, such as the car accident that starts the book off.
She is such a lovable narrator that had me feeling all sorts of sympathy for the girl who was forced to grow up a little too fast. Using Gage as her escape, dealing with heartbreak, family struggles, learning who she is aside from her brother; all beautifully executed topics in this book.
I am 100% team Daniel, and from the moment they first interacted in the book was ROOTING for him. I love the development of Emory as a character and the way others in life come together in hard times.
Joey….this boy broke my heart. His addiction story is far too real. It’s something that many think teenagers don’t go through or understand, but it does happen. His story started with an injury at 11 years old. Unfortunately it happens far too often just like this. I feel as if this was a very real portrayal of addiction, but without glorifying it as many tv shows, movies and books now tend to do. It showed the heartbreak of the people in the addicts life, but also the pain and struggle an addict themselves faces. The moral dilemma of not wanting to live that way, but not feeling as if there’s any other choice.
I had a hard time putting this book down, and really loved the story. It was different than a lot of the books I’ve been reading recently, and was really refreshing to pick up. So glad I listened to all the recommendations on this one.
This book is SO TOUCHING. I love that it’s told in the perspective of Emory, and how she copes with her brothers addiction.
As a teenager, she has her own vices and ways of coping through tough times, such as the car accident that starts the book off.
She is such a lovable narrator that had me feeling all sorts of sympathy for the girl who was forced to grow up a little too fast. Using Gage as her escape, dealing with heartbreak, family struggles, learning who she is aside from her brother; all beautifully executed topics in this book.
I am 100% team Daniel, and from the moment they first interacted in the book was ROOTING for him. I love the development of Emory as a character and the way others in life come together in hard times.
Joey….this boy broke my heart. His addiction story is far too real. It’s something that many think teenagers don’t go through or understand, but it does happen. His story started with an injury at 11 years old. Unfortunately it happens far too often just like this. I feel as if this was a very real portrayal of addiction, but without glorifying it as many tv shows, movies and books now tend to do. It showed the heartbreak of the people in the addicts life, but also the pain and struggle an addict themselves faces. The moral dilemma of not wanting to live that way, but not feeling as if there’s any other choice.
I had a hard time putting this book down, and really loved the story. It was different than a lot of the books I’ve been reading recently, and was really refreshing to pick up. So glad I listened to all the recommendations on this one.
phylua's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
ginaha99's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kellyjclark7's review against another edition
4.0
This is a brother and sister bond beyond words. So many heavy topics talked about. SO much strength and love between both siblings. This book explained addiction, teenagers hardships, and struggling through high school so well.
“I keep thinking how much I love you
I keep wanting love to be enough
Because if it was
You be home now”
“I keep thinking how much I love you
I keep wanting love to be enough
Because if it was
You be home now”
bookie_writer's review against another edition
5.0
The way Miss Kathleen Glasgow portrays teenager's lives is phenomenal. Not the cliché trope I always read in e-books (supposedly fanfics or original works but still, the trope is there!) Everything that brings their mind that SCREAMS addiction revolves in their lives like drug, addiction and technology.
But I'm afraid teachers won't approved this book because of the sensitive topics. Love this!
But I'm afraid teachers won't approved this book because of the sensitive topics. Love this!
nbs_reading's review against another edition
3.25
Good book but felt that it got off track often and wasn't my favorite.
Wish that it was from Joey's perspective.
Wish that it was from Joey's perspective.
akuhlma03's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anabellesimp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
erinj254's review against another edition
4.0
If you’ve ever loved an addict, this book will break your heart. It centers around Joey’s addiction but Emory has her own issues, some of which I recognize in myself when I was a teenager. Reading her story now that I have children, especially daughters, broke my heart. I hope they never feel invisible like she does.
ili30's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75