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A review by missnewvillage
Ink and Ivy by Sara Martin
3.0
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
3.5/5 stars
I was initially drawn into this book because of the cover. I know the old adage is you can't judge a book by its cover, but this cover is so gorgeous that I had to read it. The story is about an 18 year old named Ivy who is about to finish high school. It's a coming of age story and throughout the story she must decide what she wants for her future. There were a lot of things that I enjoyed about this story. The first is that it is set in New Zealand, so the high school and college application process is different than in the United States. I really enjoy reading about the way people from other countries live. I must say every time Ivy was offered a drink I had to remind myself that she was of a legal age. I really liked the dynamics between Ivy and her best friend Lana, as well as her struggles with her parents. Definitely related to the family meetings to discuss major decisions. And I really liked Julian. I think he played such a big role in Ivy realizing that there were more options for her instead of just law school. The only thing I didn't like was the writing style, at times it was a bit straightforward when I would have preferred more descriptions and imagery. Other than that I really enjoyed the story.
3.5/5 stars
I was initially drawn into this book because of the cover. I know the old adage is you can't judge a book by its cover, but this cover is so gorgeous that I had to read it. The story is about an 18 year old named Ivy who is about to finish high school. It's a coming of age story and throughout the story she must decide what she wants for her future. There were a lot of things that I enjoyed about this story. The first is that it is set in New Zealand, so the high school and college application process is different than in the United States. I really enjoy reading about the way people from other countries live. I must say every time Ivy was offered a drink I had to remind myself that she was of a legal age. I really liked the dynamics between Ivy and her best friend Lana, as well as her struggles with her parents. Definitely related to the family meetings to discuss major decisions. And I really liked Julian. I think he played such a big role in Ivy realizing that there were more options for her instead of just law school. The only thing I didn't like was the writing style, at times it was a bit straightforward when I would have preferred more descriptions and imagery. Other than that I really enjoyed the story.