A review by suspencebooks
Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King

4.0

“Everybody sees the ants?"
He looks at me and says, "Well, how many people do you think live perfect lives, son? Aren't we all victims of something at some time or another?"




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This is my first novel I've read by A.S. King, and I can say with full confidence that this won't be my last. Everybody Sees the Ants is a coming of age-novel that is insanely cool, insanely funny, sad at times, and insane in all the best ways.

1) The Plot

Lucky, our main character, lives in Pennsylvania and just asked one stupid question. "If you were going to commit suicide, how would you do it?" He was only joking, but things quickly escalated. He lost friends and suffered from bullying. To get away, he and his mom go to Arizona. That's where the story picks up. It might sound a little sad, but I was like this throughout the book...



And then one time, I was like this...



I don't know what's wrong with my emotions. I used to be a seldom book cryer, but now it's like every book hits me with tears. I think I now have the emotional capacity of a 12 year old girl or a newborn baby.

2) The Writing

Her writing is AWESOME! She describes things so well that it feels like you're in the story. I think she just has a way with words.

3) The Characters

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE LUCKY!

I really love the mom and Ginny.

I am conflicted about Dave.



Nader ...



4) Overall Thoughts

I really liked it.

★★★★✩ 4/5