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A review by em_thebookish_girl
When I'm Gone by Jessica Grace
5.0
When I'm Gone is Jessica Grace's debut novel and it's also one of my anticipated reads for this month. I absolutely loved reading this one! And I can easily say that, When I'm Gone happens to be one of my favorite April reads. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of multiple POVs (more than two-three) I find it a bit tiring to keep up. However, in this storyline it was definitely needed and Jessica Grace did a fantastic job in executing this plot. I'm happy that I had an insight from these characters, to see it from their perspectives. A read that would get you hooked from the very first page; a storyline that unfolds phenomenally in front of your very eyes. A whirlwind of emotions; Jessica Grace's writing technique heightens all your senses and emotions. I felt like I was right there in that exact moment. A character driven book; an emotional journey of three best friends. A heart felt read; a page turner that will keep you wanting to read more. I highly recommend this book!
In a way, When I'm Gone could be seen as a love triangle. It's multiple POV, narrated from Clementine's, Beckett's and Ayden's perspective. Three best friends, two friends who deeply care about Clementine, but their feelings are more than platonic. And as they grew older, this caused a strain on Beckett and Ayden's friendship. Of course, Clementine isn't aware of this, thinking that it has to do with something else. Clementine was harboring feelings for Beckett for so many years, yet neither of them had made a move, until now. Ayden can see that Clementine and Beckett have feelings for each other, but that doesn't stop his feelings for Clementine. He is hoping that one day she could feel the same way about him. Ayden and Beckett come from different walks of life, yet they can easily relate to one another. Their home living environment is less than perfect. Both of them don't have a great relationship with their fathers and they find solace in Clementine's presence. Clementine has trust and abandonment issues; she doesn't show this very often, when she does this Clementine see it as a sign of vulnerability. Hence besides Ayden and Beckett she doesn't really have any other friends. I don't want to give too many spoilers away, but towards the second half of the book, the turn of events drastically changes Clementine's life. However, you could say that all them were experiencing hardships in their own ways. She turns to Ayden, while she's longing Beckett to be there for her. You'll see a couple of plot twists. Looking forward to reading Addison's (Beckett's sister) book! Cannot wait to read more work from this amazing author!
Three best friends: Clementine, Ayden and Beckett grew up together. They live in the same area, yet Beckett's life is completely different from Clementine's and Ayden's, social status. Yet this doesn't stop them from being good friends. Ayden and Beckett don't really get along with each other. You could say that the main reason they put up with each other is for Clementine sake. Two young man who are deeply in love Clementine. She deeply cares for both of them, yet her heart beats for one; she yearns for his affection.
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
In a way, When I'm Gone could be seen as a love triangle. It's multiple POV, narrated from Clementine's, Beckett's and Ayden's perspective. Three best friends, two friends who deeply care about Clementine, but their feelings are more than platonic. And as they grew older, this caused a strain on Beckett and Ayden's friendship. Of course, Clementine isn't aware of this, thinking that it has to do with something else. Clementine was harboring feelings for Beckett for so many years, yet neither of them had made a move, until now. Ayden can see that Clementine and Beckett have feelings for each other, but that doesn't stop his feelings for Clementine. He is hoping that one day she could feel the same way about him. Ayden and Beckett come from different walks of life, yet they can easily relate to one another. Their home living environment is less than perfect. Both of them don't have a great relationship with their fathers and they find solace in Clementine's presence. Clementine has trust and abandonment issues; she doesn't show this very often, when she does this Clementine see it as a sign of vulnerability. Hence besides Ayden and Beckett she doesn't really have any other friends. I don't want to give too many spoilers away, but towards the second half of the book, the turn of events drastically changes Clementine's life. However, you could say that all them were experiencing hardships in their own ways. She turns to Ayden, while she's longing Beckett to be there for her. You'll see a couple of plot twists. Looking forward to reading Addison's (Beckett's sister) book! Cannot wait to read more work from this amazing author!
Three best friends: Clementine, Ayden and Beckett grew up together. They live in the same area, yet Beckett's life is completely different from Clementine's and Ayden's, social status. Yet this doesn't stop them from being good friends. Ayden and Beckett don't really get along with each other. You could say that the main reason they put up with each other is for Clementine sake. Two young man who are deeply in love Clementine. She deeply cares for both of them, yet her heart beats for one; she yearns for his affection.
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review