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A review by meganericson
The End of the World by Amy Matayo
5.0
Amy’s characters drew me in from page one. Format-wise, the book bounces back and forth from Cameron and Shaye’s voices.
I think every one of us has known a Shaye. From the outside, her life choices are questionable. Why on earth would she do that? Why does she let men treat her that way over and over again? I wanted to scream at her the whole time, but Amy helps you understand her flaws. She made me want to go back in my life and hug all those Shayes I’ve known.
The wiser-than-his years Cameron is the sensitive type that hides his demons well. He may be the charmer at the party, but can withdraw at a moment's notice.
I’m not exactly sure why, but I was surprised about what this book is not: A preachy story crafted to throw light on the plight of foster care in America.
I was delighted about what this book is: A universal story about two people bound together by impossible circumstances. Three sections criss-cross you through their lives in foster care, college life and then young professionals.
Amy handles many deep and dark issues with such gentleness and grace. You know what happens but nothing is graphic or in-your-face. The focus is placed on the story of two people and their unbreakable bond.
This book was one of those couldn’t-put-it-down, read-into-the-wee-hours-of-the-morning kind of books. My best advice is READ IT NOW! You won’t regret it.
Note: I was provided with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And I honestly loved it. #crossmyheart
I think every one of us has known a Shaye. From the outside, her life choices are questionable. Why on earth would she do that? Why does she let men treat her that way over and over again? I wanted to scream at her the whole time, but Amy helps you understand her flaws. She made me want to go back in my life and hug all those Shayes I’ve known.
The wiser-than-his years Cameron is the sensitive type that hides his demons well. He may be the charmer at the party, but can withdraw at a moment's notice.
I’m not exactly sure why, but I was surprised about what this book is not: A preachy story crafted to throw light on the plight of foster care in America.
I was delighted about what this book is: A universal story about two people bound together by impossible circumstances. Three sections criss-cross you through their lives in foster care, college life and then young professionals.
Amy handles many deep and dark issues with such gentleness and grace. You know what happens but nothing is graphic or in-your-face. The focus is placed on the story of two people and their unbreakable bond.
This book was one of those couldn’t-put-it-down, read-into-the-wee-hours-of-the-morning kind of books. My best advice is READ IT NOW! You won’t regret it.
Note: I was provided with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And I honestly loved it. #crossmyheart