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A review by paperbacksandsnacks
Someone I Used to Know by Paige Toon
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Paige Toon has done it again with another heart wrenching, and uncomfortable yet beautiful love story.
This was a singular POV book, but it flashed between ‘then’ and ‘now’. It was really well done as sometimes I think flashbacks can interrupt pacing and fluidity of a present day story. In this instance though it was nice to see how the lives playing out in the past impacted their future. And how things taking place in the present made Leah reflect on her past with both Theo and George.
I’m gonna be honest, I was rooting for George the whole time haha. Loved that boy from the second he came into her life/story.
Something I always love about Paige Toons books is the deeper story. It’s not always about the love for her. This book wove together so many peoples stories, and demonstrated that everyone’s family is different and that whatever your family or your home looks like, it’s just as valid.
I adored the fostering story line in this book, it was so emotional and I think such a good read to debunk stigma surrounded fostering and children in care. Nothing was smooth sailing but I’m so glad that things worked out in the end for everyone. It was just super wholesome.
Also, I liked learning about alpacas haha. Something I’m surprised I’ve gained from reading this, but happy nonetheless. A super adorable read, obviously tear jerking too and I would advise reading content warnings just because of the deeper themes mentioned. Overall though, a happy read and yet another gorgeous story about love, family and friendship from Paige Toon. I can’t wait to read more from her!
This was a singular POV book, but it flashed between ‘then’ and ‘now’. It was really well done as sometimes I think flashbacks can interrupt pacing and fluidity of a present day story. In this instance though it was nice to see how the lives playing out in the past impacted their future. And how things taking place in the present made Leah reflect on her past with both Theo and George.
I’m gonna be honest, I was rooting for George the whole time haha. Loved that boy from the second he came into her life/story.
Something I always love about Paige Toons books is the deeper story. It’s not always about the love for her. This book wove together so many peoples stories, and demonstrated that everyone’s family is different and that whatever your family or your home looks like, it’s just as valid.
I adored the fostering story line in this book, it was so emotional and I think such a good read to debunk stigma surrounded fostering and children in care. Nothing was smooth sailing but I’m so glad that things worked out in the end for everyone. It was just super wholesome.
Also, I liked learning about alpacas haha. Something I’m surprised I’ve gained from reading this, but happy nonetheless. A super adorable read, obviously tear jerking too and I would advise reading content warnings just because of the deeper themes mentioned. Overall though, a happy read and yet another gorgeous story about love, family and friendship from Paige Toon. I can’t wait to read more from her!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Self harm and Violence