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A review by lilshell
The Words That Fly Between Us by Sarah Carroll
4.0
I was given this ARC by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinions on the book. Firstly, I was immediately drawn to this book from its colorful cover, it’s interesting description and from recommendations from others that this book was worth a read. It lived up to its expectations and is certainly worth it. I rated this book four out of five stars. If you have ever been bullied and just accepted that it was normal, the this book is something you need to read. Seeing it from the outside, you realize you probably let this behavior happen daily and just deal with it because, well we just think that is life! There are strong themes of abuse and bulling throughout the book.
The main character Lucy is a strong-willed, independent and creative individual. We see this world through her gaze and what a gaze it is. We see people being outcast for no reason other than they don’t ‘fit in’. We see teenage girls bullying each other but it is accepted as the normal thing for them to experience. We witness a teenage girls dreams being crushed by her less than supportive father. Finally, we see a family turned upside down, but for the right reasons. I could immediately feel a connection to Lucy. She knew what she believed in and refused to let go of it. She is a character you feel you already know. Throughout the book we witness the growth of her character and her voice as she begins to stand up for what she believes in.
The theme of abuse is dealt with a lot throughout the book. However, I believe that Carroll dealt with it well. It is spoken about with raw emotion and ignites a fire within. The book shows us how to stand up to the bullies we don’t know as well as the bullies we know all to well. We are shown bullying between teenagers and adults. We are shown how the victim in each case is naive and needs help to see that they’re not alone and deserve better. “I hope you feel safe all day” is a quote which will stay with me for quite some while.
Overall it is a very emotionally engaging novel. It grasps a hold of you and hooks you in until the very end. This is a book about friendship, self-discovery and finding your voice. Tissues may be required when reading this book, just a little tip. Thank you again to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.
The main character Lucy is a strong-willed, independent and creative individual. We see this world through her gaze and what a gaze it is. We see people being outcast for no reason other than they don’t ‘fit in’. We see teenage girls bullying each other but it is accepted as the normal thing for them to experience. We witness a teenage girls dreams being crushed by her less than supportive father. Finally, we see a family turned upside down, but for the right reasons. I could immediately feel a connection to Lucy. She knew what she believed in and refused to let go of it. She is a character you feel you already know. Throughout the book we witness the growth of her character and her voice as she begins to stand up for what she believes in.
The theme of abuse is dealt with a lot throughout the book. However, I believe that Carroll dealt with it well. It is spoken about with raw emotion and ignites a fire within. The book shows us how to stand up to the bullies we don’t know as well as the bullies we know all to well. We are shown bullying between teenagers and adults. We are shown how the victim in each case is naive and needs help to see that they’re not alone and deserve better. “I hope you feel safe all day” is a quote which will stay with me for quite some while.
Overall it is a very emotionally engaging novel. It grasps a hold of you and hooks you in until the very end. This is a book about friendship, self-discovery and finding your voice. Tissues may be required when reading this book, just a little tip. Thank you again to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.