A review by thenerdymom
Be the Girl by K.A. Tucker
5.0
KA Tucker does it again. Over and over this author surprises me in such a wonderful way. Why do I think she's a great writer? Well, all of her books are certainly unique. Not one is like the other so everytime she releases a book, I know I'm in store for something new and amazing!
Aria Jones' life was turned upside down when she found out her father was leading a second life. Her mother deciding she was trading in her on-the-go lawyer lifestyle to spend more time with Aria and be more involved. I wish I could say that was all that happened. Aria Jones' past is one full of guilt and regret which is the main reason her and her mother are starting new.
New city, new school, new starts.
All so she thought. Until she meets Cassie Hartford, her new fun-loving, energetic next door neighbor who has autism. Oh, and don't forgetting Cassie's beautiful, star hockey player brother, Emmett.
Can Aria hide her past forever?
This YA was perfectly written by KA Tucker. I am so on love with the hard topics this book talks about. The more open we become with discussing 'unspoken' issues, the less stigma there is to follow.
*spoilers ahead*
This topic is very important to me. I loved Aria through ev.er.y.thing! I honestly saw my former self in her, which is probabaly why I forgave her instantly. In middle school I was a bully and bullied. Once I reached high school (about Aria's age) I hated my past self and the things I had said/done to others. I felt the guilt and regret that Aria felt. It was relatable and raw and real and I'm SO glad there are authors like KA Tucker speaking about these topics.
Aria Jones' life was turned upside down when she found out her father was leading a second life. Her mother deciding she was trading in her on-the-go lawyer lifestyle to spend more time with Aria and be more involved. I wish I could say that was all that happened. Aria Jones' past is one full of guilt and regret which is the main reason her and her mother are starting new.
New city, new school, new starts.
All so she thought. Until she meets Cassie Hartford, her new fun-loving, energetic next door neighbor who has autism. Oh, and don't forgetting Cassie's beautiful, star hockey player brother, Emmett.
Can Aria hide her past forever?
This YA was perfectly written by KA Tucker. I am so on love with the hard topics this book talks about. The more open we become with discussing 'unspoken' issues, the less stigma there is to follow.
*spoilers ahead*
This topic is very important to me. I loved Aria through ev.er.y.thing! I honestly saw my former self in her, which is probabaly why I forgave her instantly. In middle school I was a bully and bullied. Once I reached high school (about Aria's age) I hated my past self and the things I had said/done to others. I felt the guilt and regret that Aria felt. It was relatable and raw and real and I'm SO glad there are authors like KA Tucker speaking about these topics.