A review by mello_cra02
Constellations by Kate Glasheen
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Thank you, NetGalley and Holiday House Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
This is a truly heartbreaking story that covers multiple meaningful topics such as substance abuse, gender identity, dealing with trauma, and the perks of being a teenager. I didn't relate to the story because I haven't gone through anything similar before but that didn't stop me from relishing the experience of reading about Claire's journey.
I must warn you that this is not a happy book, and that's probably the best part. It doesn't have a HEA at the end, but it still gives you an optimistic feeling that things can be alright in the future.
I enjoyed this (painfully) real book and would like to recommend this read to everyone who needs it. Regardless, there were a few details that made it hard for me to rate it higher. For example, the inner monologues were too poetic for my taste. It didn't match the realistic setting. The pacing of the story bothered me a little bit too. There's also the art. It was beautiful yet, I found it chaotic at times. It was difficult for me to understand what was going on in some scenes.
Nonetheless, I believe this book will be of great help to young people struggling with their identity or fighting an addiction.
This is a truly heartbreaking story that covers multiple meaningful topics such as substance abuse, gender identity, dealing with trauma, and the perks of being a teenager. I didn't relate to the story because I haven't gone through anything similar before but that didn't stop me from relishing the experience of reading about Claire's journey.
I must warn you that this is not a happy book, and that's probably the best part. It doesn't have a HEA at the end, but it still gives you an optimistic feeling that things can be alright in the future.
I enjoyed this (painfully) real book and would like to recommend this read to everyone who needs it. Regardless, there were a few details that made it hard for me to rate it higher. For example, the inner monologues were too poetic for my taste. It didn't match the realistic setting. The pacing of the story bothered me a little bit too. There's also the art. It was beautiful yet, I found it chaotic at times. It was difficult for me to understand what was going on in some scenes.
Nonetheless, I believe this book will be of great help to young people struggling with their identity or fighting an addiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness