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A review by nadjsim
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson
2.5
In 2014, I read Since You’ve Been Gone. It was the first Matson book I picked up, completely by accident, and I fell in love with it. What worked so well in that book was the small-town charm, quirky family dynamics, fun banter, and, most of all, relatability; I felt like that story was about me. I still revisit it sometimes out of nostalgia. Matson's other books had a similar vibe, and I found a piece of myself in them too. However, in this one, I just didn't feel it.
Don't get me wrong, it was a fast and cute read, but it didn't feel like a Matson book. Reading about celebrities and their huge houses and helicopters just doesn't hit the same. Even the small moment that I think we're supposed to reference Matson's other books felt a little cheapened.
Don't get me wrong, it was a fast and cute read, but it didn't feel like a Matson book. Reading about celebrities and their huge houses and helicopters just doesn't hit the same. Even the small moment that I think we're supposed to reference Matson's other books felt a little cheapened.