A review by avabrewer
The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World by Amy Reed
4.0
This was such a fascinating book! There were elements of it that I loved, but others that seemed to fall short.
I picked this book out without fully realizing it was a fantasy book but I’m so glad that it was. It’s been ages since I’ve read a fantasy book and it was delightful.
First, I loved the characters. As a teenager, it’s wonderful to read about other teens going through the struggles of high school and beyond. Lydia’s experience dance was also beautiful for me to read about as a dancer myself. The obscure details, such as the description of Billy’s house and the whole town itself, were wonderful and kept me engaged and interested.
However, some relationships felt rushed. At the end, Billy and Ruth’s relationship seemed to come out of no where. They saw each other in passing, exchanged very few words, then all of the sudden she shows up with a shotgun before a tsunami and Billy’s in love. On the other hand, I adored the blossom of Natalie and Lydia’s relationship. Throughout the story, Billy was accused of being gay but it turns out that it’s Lydia who is. The introduction of this relationship is tasteful and keeps the reader wondering whether or not he or she is correct in assuming a romance may be beginning.
Finally, I’m still confused about the ghost of Lydia, the crowd that attacked Billy numerous times, the creatures that the characters saw over and over again, among other things. Did I miss an explanation somewhere or am I meant to read between the lines and assume that Billy and Lydia’s meeting was simply the cause of the fantastical events?
Overall, a delightful read!
I picked this book out without fully realizing it was a fantasy book but I’m so glad that it was. It’s been ages since I’ve read a fantasy book and it was delightful.
First, I loved the characters. As a teenager, it’s wonderful to read about other teens going through the struggles of high school and beyond. Lydia’s experience dance was also beautiful for me to read about as a dancer myself. The obscure details, such as the description of Billy’s house and the whole town itself, were wonderful and kept me engaged and interested.
However, some relationships felt rushed. At the end, Billy and Ruth’s relationship seemed to come out of no where. They saw each other in passing, exchanged very few words, then all of the sudden she shows up with a shotgun before a tsunami and Billy’s in love. On the other hand, I adored the blossom of Natalie and Lydia’s relationship. Throughout the story, Billy was accused of being gay but it turns out that it’s Lydia who is. The introduction of this relationship is tasteful and keeps the reader wondering whether or not he or she is correct in assuming a romance may be beginning.
Finally, I’m still confused about the ghost of Lydia, the crowd that attacked Billy numerous times, the creatures that the characters saw over and over again, among other things. Did I miss an explanation somewhere or am I meant to read between the lines and assume that Billy and Lydia’s meeting was simply the cause of the fantastical events?
Overall, a delightful read!