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A review by sdawson
The Truth About Fragile Things by Regina Sirois
3.0
*I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review*
I think this story sets a wonderful example of a contemporary coming-of-age story that explores topics in which a lot of the younger crowd that will read it can really relate to. Topics such as death, grief, guilt, and the confusion of dealing with it all along with the usual responsibilities of teenagers and young adults alike are all touched on multiple times through out the book. The main characters have an interesting dynamic with one another but not one I haven't seen before. I didn't feel especially interested in any of them and I don't think they will stick with me for very long now that I've finished reading.
The ending was very underwhelming for me. I can't shake the feeling of instalove and I was slightly surprised at the way certain relationships progressed throughout the story. It often felt like something I couldn't realistically see happening with the specific characters or in the specific settings or situations. These moments did not feel as relatable as other important parts in the book. It was however a quick and easy read, overall I did enjoy this novel.
I think this story sets a wonderful example of a contemporary coming-of-age story that explores topics in which a lot of the younger crowd that will read it can really relate to. Topics such as death, grief, guilt, and the confusion of dealing with it all along with the usual responsibilities of teenagers and young adults alike are all touched on multiple times through out the book. The main characters have an interesting dynamic with one another but not one I haven't seen before. I didn't feel especially interested in any of them and I don't think they will stick with me for very long now that I've finished reading.
The ending was very underwhelming for me. I can't shake the feeling of instalove and I was slightly surprised at the way certain relationships progressed throughout the story. It often felt like something I couldn't realistically see happening with the specific characters or in the specific settings or situations. These moments did not feel as relatable as other important parts in the book. It was however a quick and easy read, overall I did enjoy this novel.