missoliviareadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
A truly beautiful and unique story which shows us how some people see the world differently, but ultimately still crave the things we all do. Loved the ADHD and Aspergers representation here too.
caitlin01's review against another edition
i have the most eerie feeling that i've read this. i genuinely think i have. but it's not on my gr and i have a notoriously faulty memory and intricate daydreams.
sigh. my head is a very confusing place to be stuck.
sigh. my head is a very confusing place to be stuck.
meg_lay11's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
greergreer's review against another edition
5.0
The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily by Laura Creedle
I randomly picked a blue cover book and The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily was the luck book. This is a five star from me, I was surprised by this book, it references another book called The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise, a tragic love story. Lily has dyslexia and ADH, her brain functions faster than her understanding and she has a tendency to destroy things and Abelard has autism his brain functions slower and methodical with actions that are very calculated and his passion is to fix things. When these two meet it seems to bring both on a plan of normal speed. This book features a series of test messages in the same line as the quotes from Abelard and Heloise, which uncannily both have read. The story is the relationship that evolves. The trial and tribulations of high school and how two young people handle their growing attractions for each other.
I randomly picked a blue cover book and The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily was the luck book. This is a five star from me, I was surprised by this book, it references another book called The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise, a tragic love story. Lily has dyslexia and ADH, her brain functions faster than her understanding and she has a tendency to destroy things and Abelard has autism his brain functions slower and methodical with actions that are very calculated and his passion is to fix things. When these two meet it seems to bring both on a plan of normal speed. This book features a series of test messages in the same line as the quotes from Abelard and Heloise, which uncannily both have read. The story is the relationship that evolves. The trial and tribulations of high school and how two young people handle their growing attractions for each other.
abidoodle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a really beautiful book. The writing itself is powerful as well as the story. It raises awareness of neurodiversity through storytelling and it’s just a wonderful read. As someone journeying through different mental health diagnoses and just figuring out myself, this book was really great. There’s a lot going on besides the romance plot line that makes this book rich and really worth reading. I would highly recommend this book!
sc104906's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC of this through NetGalley.
Lily battles ADHD and dyslexia. She feels that she is a monster, who destroys everything in her path. After destroying a wall, Lily gains an new interest is Abelard. The two have known of each other since they were young, when Lily scarred Abelard with her lunch box. Abelard is on the autism spectrum and was attempting to fix the wall, while Lily was accidentally destroying it. Romantic feelings ignite between the two, who connect through the classic story of Abelard and Heloise. The two find a balance within the other and learn to successfully navigate their world. However, they must confront serious issues when Abelard is accepted to a special school across the country, for those on the spectrum and Lily is deciding whether to get surgical treatment for her attention disorder.
I loved the yin and yang between the two main characters. I thought it was an interesting, but realistic exploration of brain issues and social impact of them. I enjoyed the characters, I cared about what happened to them and enjoyed having them in my life.
Lily battles ADHD and dyslexia. She feels that she is a monster, who destroys everything in her path. After destroying a wall, Lily gains an new interest is Abelard. The two have known of each other since they were young, when Lily scarred Abelard with her lunch box. Abelard is on the autism spectrum and was attempting to fix the wall, while Lily was accidentally destroying it. Romantic feelings ignite between the two, who connect through the classic story of Abelard and Heloise. The two find a balance within the other and learn to successfully navigate their world. However, they must confront serious issues when Abelard is accepted to a special school across the country, for those on the spectrum and Lily is deciding whether to get surgical treatment for her attention disorder.
I loved the yin and yang between the two main characters. I thought it was an interesting, but realistic exploration of brain issues and social impact of them. I enjoyed the characters, I cared about what happened to them and enjoyed having them in my life.
csjucha's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! The story was sweet, funny, sad...everything! I really felt myself rooting for the main characters.
menfrommarrs's review against another edition
5.0
It seems impossible that a person who shuns stimulation would ever want to be around a person who is constantly overstimulated. Yet here is a book that makes that concept believable.
The dynamic of each family and their adjustments to cope with a child with mental illness was quietly demonstrated, all without the need to expose the reader to "ugly incidents".
I'm not so sure that in reality families are this patient, nor that people with mental illness can so easily compromise.
Still I hope Abelard and Lily find a way to "Live Happily Ever After"!
The dynamic of each family and their adjustments to cope with a child with mental illness was quietly demonstrated, all without the need to expose the reader to "ugly incidents".
I'm not so sure that in reality families are this patient, nor that people with mental illness can so easily compromise.
Still I hope Abelard and Lily find a way to "Live Happily Ever After"!
iggyebab's review against another edition
3.0
What is normal and why do we assume that anyone different is not?
Abelard has autism. He’s very smart but socially awkward.
Lily has ADHD. She’s bad with time, loses things constantly, and hit Abelard with her lunch box is first grade. He still has the scar but he didn’t tell on her.
In 10th grade, the accidentally break a wall and rediscover one another. It’s a sweet love story between people who have been picked in, laughed at, and teased their whole lives. They find they understand one another and as life shifts around them, they have to learn to adjust.
I liked both Lily and Abelard and loved that they got each other. It’s beautiful when you find those people who just expect you to be you. This isn’t a perfect story it’s flawed just like the characters. But I was rooting for both of them and for them as a couple!
Abelard has autism. He’s very smart but socially awkward.
Lily has ADHD. She’s bad with time, loses things constantly, and hit Abelard with her lunch box is first grade. He still has the scar but he didn’t tell on her.
In 10th grade, the accidentally break a wall and rediscover one another. It’s a sweet love story between people who have been picked in, laughed at, and teased their whole lives. They find they understand one another and as life shifts around them, they have to learn to adjust.
I liked both Lily and Abelard and loved that they got each other. It’s beautiful when you find those people who just expect you to be you. This isn’t a perfect story it’s flawed just like the characters. But I was rooting for both of them and for them as a couple!