A review by alexis_michelle
Nine Days by Joelina Falk

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I saw a TikTok about this book and how it revolved around two twins who were separated as children with one growing up to have everything he ever wanted and his sister growing up feeling unloved, depressed, and trying to take her own life. I was definitely expecting more moments between the two siblings themselves, but maybe we will get that in the next book. I would have really loved to see more of their relationship in general. Colin is a very complex character, and I would have loved if the author delved deeper into him and his struggles.
As readers, we could infer that his sister was going to die, but it wasn’t explicitly stated until close to the end. By that point, so much was happening with Lily that this revelation felt very rushed.
I wish we could have seen more of Colin’s grief. Additionally, the climax for Lily didn’t seem as frantic as it should have been.
Knowing that she was suicidal, and it was her last day she gave herself to live, I expected freak outs and rushing to be with her, but it just felt very slow paced.
I did like that Lily decided to try to live though, and I especially like that she tried to live for herself, not someone else. I think this book could be great if it was edited, and really tried to flush out more of the characters. 
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