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A review by bookishlychar
To Catch a Firefly by Emmy Sanders
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Lucky and Ellis met when they were children and both always accepted each other for who they were. Ellis was different, being autistic and with selective mutism and Lucky liked boys. Ellis has always loved Lucky, but selflessly suggests Lucky to go away for school, and spread his wings. Ellis is finally trying to get over him, and he shows up back home and opens up all the feelings he had before. His heart always belonged to Lucky, and he needs to risk it for a chance at love.
Wow, this book packed a punch. Ellis and Lucky's story is about love, acceptance and finding your dreams. I was not prepared to pick this book up and not be able to put it down. I was captured by this novel. Lucky always accepted Ellis for who he was and vice versa. They both had always loved each other, but never acted on it. I thought the author did a great job developing these two characters who had unique personalities and were their own. I loved both of them so much, but Ellis latched on to my heart. Maybe it was his neurodiversity or his kindness in the love he gave.
This book was a balm for my soul and I think anyone could read this and love it. There is so much heart and soul in this novel and I will be sure to pick up more of Emmy Sanders's books in the future!
read if you like: childhood best friends to lovers, mutual pining, slow burn
Wow, this book packed a punch. Ellis and Lucky's story is about love, acceptance and finding your dreams. I was not prepared to pick this book up and not be able to put it down. I was captured by this novel. Lucky always accepted Ellis for who he was and vice versa. They both had always loved each other, but never acted on it. I thought the author did a great job developing these two characters who had unique personalities and were their own. I loved both of them so much, but Ellis latched on to my heart. Maybe it was his neurodiversity or his kindness in the love he gave.
This book was a balm for my soul and I think anyone could read this and love it. There is so much heart and soul in this novel and I will be sure to pick up more of Emmy Sanders's books in the future!
read if you like: childhood best friends to lovers, mutual pining, slow burn