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Love and Leftovers

by Sarah Tregay (Goodreads Author)

3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 · rating details · 3,850 ratings · 423 reviews

My wish is to fall cranium over Converse in dizzy daydream-worthy love.

(If only it were that easy.

Marcie has been dragged away from home for the summer—from Idaho to a family summerhouse in New Hampshire. She’s left behind her friends, a group of freaks and geeks called the Leftovers, including her emo-rocker boyfriend, and her father.

By the time Labor Day rolls around, Ma...more

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Published (first published December 27th 2011)

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May 07, 2012 Reynje rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemp-or-realistic, read-2012, young-adult, verse

3.5 stars

It’s fair to say that I’m fickle when it comes to verse novels - I can’t decide whether I like them or not.

But I do like this book.

Love and Leftovers is an earnest, sweet story of a teenage girl’s journey through trials of the heart, family and friends. There’s nothing particularly ground-breaking in the plot: Marcie’s parents have split up, her father has a new boyfriend, and her depressed mother has fled across the country, dragging Marcie with her. Alone in a new state, Marcie is a...more 3.5 stars

It’s fair to say that I’m fickle when it comes to verse novels - I can’t decide whether I like them or not.

But I do like this book.

Love and Leftovers is an earnest, sweet story of a teenage girl’s journey through trials of the heart, family and friends. There’s nothing particularly ground-breaking in the plot: Marcie’s parents have split up, her father has a new boyfriend, and her depressed mother has fled across the country, dragging Marcie with her. Alone in a new state, Marcie is attempting to balance a long distance relationship with her emo-rocker boyfriend, and the burgeoning interest of local jock J.D. In a new place, Marcie can become a new person, but is that who she really wants to be?

This is a case where the verse is what makes the story compelling and vital. Tregay’s writing breathes life into the premise, resuscitating a somewhat vanilla concept into something more complex and interesting. Tregay uses different styles of verse here effectively – smoothly transitioning between free form and more traditional poetic structures to suit each particular scene. As I read Love and Leftovers, I felt I was reading poetry, not simply sentences broken into stilted shards.

What also works in the book’s favour is that I was convinced this was the voice of a teenage girl. The novel takes the form of poems Marcie writes in a notebook, interspersed with IMs with her best friend and song lyrics (Shh. Yes, I know. Song lyrics. But trust me, it’s okay – they work). It reminded me so much of the way I expressed myself as a teenager (although my poetry was decidedly rubbish), that it felt unmistakably realistic.

I also enjoyed the inclusion of Marcie’s group of friends, dubbed the Leftovers, and the way they resisted being categorised under one stereotypical high school label. I love books that acknowledge that high school doesn’t always fall neatly into popular/not popular boxes, and friendships that are diverse. As a former Leftover myself, I really appreciated the way Tregay created a cast of characters that were interesting and seemingly contradictory in themselves – because this feels truer to me than stock standard high school archetypes.

At it’s heart, Love and Leftovers is a story about making mistakes, and moving on. It handles topics both sensitively and frankly, upfront about self-doubt, sex and depression. Or in Marcie’s words:

[…]poems about love, lust, and loneliness,
Docks, fires, and gravel lanes,
Big panties and condoms,
Blue dresses and rocking canoes,
Talent shows and selfish bitches,
Quiet crushes and candlelit cupcakes…”

I may never make up my mind about verse novels in general, but I’m definitely a fan of Sarah Tregay's charming debut.
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Feb 13, 2012 Eunice rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, contemporary, realistic-fiction, ya-romance, young-adult

I really don't know what to expect with this book at first since it was written in verse. I thought it would be weird and I wouldn't be able to understand the story well and connect with the characters in that format, with just so little words. So I was really surprised when I found myself getting so caught up with the book and connecting with the main character easily. I was surprised to realize that a few words can actually contain and elicit a lot of meanings and feelings at the same time. Th...more

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Feb 15, 2012 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Sarah by: April

Shelves: ya, free-verse-is-kind-of-fun, contemporary-ya, a-z-ya-challenge-2012, 2012, read-in-feb-2012, true-book-love, try-something-new-yall, reminds-me-of-real-life, pacific-nw, own-the-paper-book

4.5 stars

I ordered Love & Leftovers soon after I finished Audition because I'd really enjoyed that novel in verse and I'd remembered that April had really enjoyed this one as well. The verse in Love and Leftovers is actually far more enjoyable than in Audition, as it plays with form to build tension throughout the novel. If you're nerdily interested in that sort of thing, L&L is worth reading for that aspect alone.

What I was really surprised by was how compelling and "edgy" (ugh, I hat...more

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May 09, 2012 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I’m a fan of novels in verse, I am amazed at how an author can convey such emotion using so few words! Love and Leftovers is no exception to the wonderful verse novels I’ve experienced.

Marcie’s voice is incredible. It’s what made this novel such an enjoyable reading expereince. It’s imperfect, realistic and raw. Perhaps I enjoy reading verse novels so much is because of the simplicity of the writing. Everything is cut out except for what absolutely must be there. These characters are so exposed,...more

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Apr 15, 2012 Sandra Howard rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: cover-love, favorites, romantic-novels, realistic-novels, poem-formatted-books

My first encounter with a book written in verses was “I heart you, You haunt me” by Lisa Schroeder which became an immediate favorite. Then it was followed by the Day Before by the same author.
When I opened “Love and Leftovers” I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as the other two books I read. I wasn’t expecting to love it so much.

Love and Leftovers was a bittersweet story about Marcie’s struggles with her parents split up, being away from her friends and her boyfriend, how to fit well in her ne...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Laura Ashlee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, favorites, young-adult, print, novels-in-verse

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Cute! So cute! I absolutely loved this book. I loved Marcie and Linus. I even liked JD. They were all written well. Marcie is dealing with a lot and she makes some stupid decisions, but it never kept me from liking. That's when I know it's a good character. I have to be able to connect with them, even when they're doing not-so-great things. Linus was just the sweetest thing. I couldn't love him more. JD was nice. He was different for Marcie...more

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Nov 30, 2011 Nancy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The most difficult aspect of writing in verse is to be clear and concise while cleverly making the poetry flow and have the proper syllable count. It doesn't rhyme but it is written in a visual manner, much like Ellen Hopkins. Also like Hopkins, the emotions are raw, experiences real, subject matter relevant but a lot cleaner than Hopkins.

Marcie is dealing with a lot as her father comes out, her mother slips into depression, and she is uprooted and moved across the country where she slips into t...more The most difficult aspect of writing in verse is to be clear and concise while cleverly making the poetry flow and have the proper syllable count. It doesn't rhyme but it is written in a visual manner, much like Ellen Hopkins. Also like Hopkins, the emotions are raw, experiences real, subject matter relevant but a lot cleaner than Hopkins.

Marcie is dealing with a lot as her father comes out, her mother slips into depression, and she is uprooted and moved across the country where she slips into the parental role and feels lonely and isolated. In Idaho, Marcie knew where she belonged. In the leftover crowd. In other words, the crowd that didn't belong to any crowd. They were the leftovers that didn't stand out. On the eastern coast, Marcie makes different decisions than she did in Idaho.

So is this another book about growing pains and growing up, dating the football captain then clicking your ruby slippers and murmuring, "There's no place like home?" Absolutely not. I think that's what makes the book stand out.

Marcie is grappling with the idea and definition of love, belonging, respect, and sex. Why didn't her boyfriend in Idaho at least try to get to second base with her? Is he gay, too? Why did her dad push the house of cards down and decide he was gay? Why did his decision ruin her life? Why must she suffer for her parents inability to love one another and be parental? What does she really feel for for J.D.? What does she feel for Linus? How much should she confide in her best friend, Katie?

Marcie is flawed. Her friends are flawed. She betrays and she is betrayed. But Marcie learns from her mistakes, learns to accept situations out of her control, and accept flawed people, including herself. Much, much happens to Marcie in the few months the book covers and I couldn't imagine such a quick read could be so substantial in dealing with the issues of love, respect, sex, and healing but it is.

Clear, concise, sweet, and illustrates the reasons for a moral compass without preaching it.

Parental warnings:

Language is strong. One "f" word. Other swearing is present, not overly abundant.

Dialogue: Strong subjects addressed. Sex and petting are discussed. Again, the author craftily does not spell the activities in romance-novel detail. In one verse, petting is described by "exploring the geography of my body with his hands." Clever.

Sex: Discussed. Dreamed about. It's not a subject the author shies away from and is somewhat central to Marcie's struggles but delicately approached, in most cases.
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Mar 30, 2013 Joanne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I’m a sucker for a good romantic book, so I picked up LOVE & LEFTOVERS thinking I was going to get a nice, easy, weekend read. What I wasn’t expecting was the beautifully crafted novel in verse that not only delivered a sigh-worthy love story, but also a nuanced account of a teen’s struggle with family dysfunction and the consequences of her own ill-advised actions. Marcie is a very relatable and sympathetic character and even though she makes some big mistakes, she doesn’t make them in a va...more

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Dec 20, 2011 April rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Marcie has a wonderful life in Idaho, a group of quirky friends known as the leftovers and a hot emo rocker boyfriend. When her dad comes out of the closet and her parents split up, Marcie’s mom whisks her to New Hampshire for a longer stay than summer vacation. Love And Leftovers by Sarah Tregay deftly weaves themes such as love, lust, sexuality AND family issues flawlessly in free verse form.

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May 13, 2012 Nicole Sanglay rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, e-books, contemporary, loved

“Do you hate the person
who tapped the first domino down?

Or do you hate the domino
for not standing up for itself?

And if you are the second domino,
and you get toppled, do you hate yourself?”

Okay, this is the first novel in verse that I’ve read, and I had trouble with it at first. There wasn’t much imagery, and I had a hard time adjusting to the sparseness of words. I missed the lengthy descriptions. But when I was able to adjust, I found that I can picture the scenes in my head perfectly. Somehow...more “Do you hate the person
who tapped the first domino down?

Or do you hate the domino
for not standing up for itself?

And if you are the second domino,
and you get toppled, do you hate yourself?”

Okay, this is the first novel in verse that I’ve read, and I had trouble with it at first. There wasn’t much imagery, and I had a hard time adjusting to the sparseness of words. I missed the lengthy descriptions. But when I was able to adjust, I found that I can picture the scenes in my head perfectly. Somehow, the starkness of the verses when compared to novels in prose formed the atmosphere and the tone of the story. It was a heartbreaking-in-the-middle-but-still-a-delightful read.

And, let me tell you that I’m not one for contemporary novels. I rarely give high ratings to these types of books. Sorry, but no matter how much I find this book beautiful, the highest rating that I give to contemporary novels is four stars. I absolutely loved this book. At first, I couldn’t stop laughing. It was just so hilarious. I was even thinking if throughout the whole novel, the tone would be like that because I was laughing too much. And then, with me barely noticing it, the tone changed and took on an unhappier note.

I guess one of the reasons why I was captivated by this book is because I can relate to the character. I can relate to her too much. Love and Leftovers made me realize that sometimes, we need to see certain parts of our lives from the passenger’s seat, so that we can see and understand the things that we cannot see from the driver’s seat. Sometimes, it takes a third person’s perspective for us to realize our mistakes. I think that’s what most contemporary novels are for, and this one hits so close to home that it’s unnerving already.

I love how this book started cheerfully, even though Marcie was already facing a problem. And then, it turned sad and lonely. But when she came back to Idaho, that’s when her problems piled up. It became really painful to read. This book actually made cry. Twice! And no one even died. Good thing the author isn’t fond of torturing her readers, because she presented a very gentle and sweet denouement.

I really loved this book. It gave me a chance to examine myself and realize the mistakes that I made. And the verse style is lovely. I loved it. This is a beautiful debut novel about family, friendship and love.(less)

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Jan 17, 2012 Bonnie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, poetry-verse, ya

2.5 stars

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Love & Leftovers is about Marcie, a soon to be 16 year-old girl who has recently been uprooted from her home in Idaho after her parents have split up. Her father left her mother for a younger man and it’s left Marie and her mother devastated. Her mother, suffering from severe depression, takes off for their summer home in New Hampshire. Originally thinking this is only temporary; Marie starts to realize that they’re not going anywhere...more

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Oct 25, 2012 Reut (reutreads) rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Originally reviewed on reutreads, a young adult book blog.

I don't read a lot of verse novels, guys. I think the most prominent YA verse writer out there is definitely Ellen Hopkins, but I've just never gotten around to reading any of her books--you understand :D

Anyway, when I heard about Love & Leftovers, a contemporary romance in verse... the combination of the fast-moving element of poetry and the genre was really appealing to me at the time. With a great blurb from Lauren Myracle, "the mo...more

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Dec 29, 2011 Andrea rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc

Oh, wow. Talk about a sleeper! Love and Leftovers took me by complete surprise. Being that it was written in verse, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I guess I thought the verses would be little separate stories that didn't necessarily tell a linear story, but it so does. Love and Leftovers was a complete, beautiful, full story told in these small, heartbreaking segments that completely drew me in.

The entire story is told from Marcie's point of view. The book is actually her poetry jo...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Jodie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OK here we go.. 2 stars.
Sadly it did not reach beyond my expectations

Even though the cover seems very very very lovely
And the title sounds interesting, too…
I have to announce that the book was a total disappointment.. -.-

Marcie the Player..
Linus the EMO..
J.D... I have got no idea what he was up to..

Love & Leftovers was first on my must-read list.. I waited for so long! However, now I have read it..
I don't think it is even worth it.. OK it might sound harsh and mean.. and very..negative b...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Lucille rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In this universe there are no time machines, or keys that turn hearts back around. I wish there was.

I'm feeling emotional right now. I don't know what to say. I love this book, because I can somehow relate to it. With Linus, anyway. My parents are not divorced; my mom is not depressed, and my dad is not gay.

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Jan 07, 2013 Rachael rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-books

Confession time: This was my first official novel in verse. I'm read bits and pieces of others but this was the first one that I read front to back. It was all right. I read it really fast, like 2 hours fast. It wasn't horrible, but I'm just not a fan of novels in verse.
Sidenote: Topic of sex is prevalent throughout, keep in mind when recommending.

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Mar 29, 2013 Sofia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favourites

I loved this book not because i identify with characters but because they feel real. I read the book in one afternoon; I was completely absorbed by it. Sure they are teenagers and they screw up and they learn with their mistakes just how it supposes too. It’s beautiful written and heart paced. It’s a treasure to keep in the shelves. I would read any book by Sarah Tregay at any time. but nothing quotes it better than:
"lub-dub
lub-dub"
that's how you feel like a confused teenager experiencing love a...more

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Dec 29, 2011 Britta rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read my first verse book this summer and I have really learned to appreciate the writing style. If you have never read a book written in verse, don't be afraid for one, and Love & Leftovers is a really great one to start with. I loved, loved, loved this book! I read it straight through in one sitting (okay... I may have gotten up for a snack).

Okay, pretend for a second that this novel wasn't written in verse... The plot would be awesome, the characters really likable and unique and the de...more

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May 22, 2013 Shar rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I stumbled upon this book by pure chance. I was looking for a poetry anthology and I stumbled upon this book and it said it was written in verse and viola! It caught my eye.

I am surprised by the giddy sense of happiness this book has left me in. It was unbelivably good. This is the first novel in verse I have read, but I sure as hell want to investigate and see if I like the general genre now after this one.

This story explores a lot of themes. Sexuality, teenage hormones, adoption, teenage pre...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Cynthia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked up this book because I loved the back cover blurb about a girl being stuck at a summerhouse in New Hampshire because her mother doesn't have the courage to go home to Idaho, even though school is starting. Combined with the sweet and fun front cover, I was sold.

I was not until I got home that I opened the book and realized it was written in verse. I didn't want to read it anymore. But I did, and I read it in two days. I am amazed at how much can be conveyed in such short pages ... and I...more

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Feb 12, 2013 Vidya Tiru rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Love and Leftovers: I picked this book up purely by chance – I would have never picked it up or rather not even come across it by myself if not for participating in this reading challenge – Novel in Verse – this year. The challenge mentioned this book as an example and I put it on hold at our local library. And once I started it, I found it to be a delight – reading a novel in verse does not detract from the story at all, instead I marveled at the ingenuity of the writer and how she wrote this w...more

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Nov 07, 2012 XxForeverXx_Xxvampire_diariezxx rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book was really good. It like speaked to me. When I first picked it up at the library, I wasn't so sure of it because it kinda looked like a poem book (I really don't like poem books, I mean there alright, just not my favorite) and that’s what I thought when I brought it home, but I was wrong. I am so glad to get it and read it. It really sucked me in. When I started reading it, I felt happy right at first. I really liked the author's idea of the Leftovers, not like the cliques in school an...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Liana rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read a recommendation for this book over the weekend so I wanted to read it. I read it in about two-and-a-half hours so it's a very quick read. I'll admit, I'm not a fan of verse novels. I just don't really see the point of them. I really haven't read a verse novel that wouldn't be just the same or better in prose. I like seeing a bigger picture. However, I do like Ellen Hopkins's verse novels because the poems do so many interesting visual things on the page. But there wasn't anything too int...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Christin (Portrait of a Book) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 100in2012, book-portrait-review, contemporary-fiction, young-adult, verse

Really 3.5 stars

I picked up this book one night because I wanted a story that would really make me think about love. Even though this book didn't turn out to be quite what I was expecting, I still read it in one sitting and found it to be a very good story.

After her mother moves her across the country, Marcie has to begin to make a new life for herself in Hew Hampshire. Even though she misses her dad and her old friends, she can't help but find a connection with a boy in her new school. There's...more Really 3.5 stars

I picked up this book one night because I wanted a story that would really make me think about love. Even though this book didn't turn out to be quite what I was expecting, I still read it in one sitting and found it to be a very good story.

After her mother moves her across the country, Marcie has to begin to make a new life for herself in Hew Hampshire. Even though she misses her dad and her old friends, she can't help but find a connection with a boy in her new school. There's only one problem - she still has a boyfriend back home. But when her mother isn't much of a mother and she feels nothing but loneliness, Marcie can't help but seek what comfort she can. Yet the truth can't stay hidden forever. Marcie has to learn how to handle all of the different relationships in her life, and she learns a lot about love - of all kinds - along the way.

This was my first novel told in verse, and I have to say that I really enjoyed this style. I appreciated that not all of the poems fit a particular mold but still relayed the story very well. The idea of these poems being part of Marcie's journal immediately made me feel connected to her. I could understand Marcie's need for a connection with someone in New Hampshire, even if I didn't agree with all of her choices. Marcie's search for answers is one that I think everyone can relate to, because "love" is so hard to define - it is almost unique to each situation, and with time Marcie comes to realize that. This book might have had its sad moments, but it also had moments of laughter and moments that made me smile.

However, from the summary, I was expecting this book to make me think a lot more than it did. Even though I appreciated the message that it conveyed, to me it just didn't have the revelation or the "wow factor" that I was hoping for. Although I definitely did enjoy it; I just wanted even more from the book.

In Love and Leftovers, Sarah Tregay has crafted a story that is both lyrical and moving. Filled with an exploration of love of all kinds, this is one novel that is guaranteed to warm your heart. I look forward to reading more from her!(less)

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Aug 12, 2012 Emily rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Verse novels either fall into the brilliant category, or underexplored. With such a little word count, each word really has to be selected with caution for maximum meaning and effect. Ellen Hopkins is a master of the former. She manages to pull heartstrings within pages. Sarah Tregay's verse fell into the latter category. I connected with the character development of Marcie herself and what she wants in a relationship. I love that she recognized that physical chemistry is as important as an emot...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Adrienne rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When Marcie's father cheats on her mother with a man, Marcie's mom dragged her away from Idaho (and her cute emo-rocker boyfriend, Linus) to New Hampshire for the summer, except summer dragged onto the school year, and away from her friends ("The Leftovers" since they don't fit into any one group at school) and trying to cope with her mother's depression, Marcie makes friends with J.D. Except his friendship seems to come with a whole lot of benefits, and Marcie, thinking that maybe Linus didn't...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Adelina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

I'll be honest, I've got mixed feelings about this one.

So let's start with the positives. I can't recall if I have previously read a novel written in verse, hence I've a strong suspicion Love and Leftovers is my first. And it was less painful - much less painful - than I thought it would be.

That makes me really glad and it's drummed up my confidence to try If I Stay soon. I've heard so many good review of that novel, I'm afraid I'm in for a big let-down if I end up not liking it. I've got to say...more I'll be honest, I've got mixed feelings about this one.

So let's start with the positives. I can't recall if I have previously read a novel written in verse, hence I've a strong suspicion Love and Leftovers is my first. And it was less painful - much less painful - than I thought it would be.

That makes me really glad and it's drummed up my confidence to try If I Stay soon. I've heard so many good review of that novel, I'm afraid I'm in for a big let-down if I end up not liking it. I've got to say though, it's amazing how well-chosen words could contain so much meaning, and for this I tip my hat to Sarah Tregay (from a writer-in-training to one that has mastered the art of concision).

Tregay's tender handling of the bunch of Leftovers - Marcie and her friends, and the novel's term for those students that don't seem to fit into any high school stereotypes - makes me wonder if she herself was one. Marcie's circle of friends seem just the kind that I would have identified with. Indeed, I sort of fancy that my own clique in high school were Leftovers (although maybe my peers would have labelled us geeks instead :P ).

I really love just how "real" and believable the story is. I can say from experience that it's difficult to find like like-minded friends to click with when you're thrown into a new environment, so I could identify with Marcie and the emotional turmoil she faced at having to adjust to a new town/city and a new school.

Sure, she could have made some different decisions, but to tell you the truth, I don't know if I wouldn't have made the decisions Marcie did if I were in her situation. The same applies as well to Marcie's boyfriend Linus, her friends, and even the hot guy she has confused feelings for at her new school. After all, it's part of growing up - discovering where you belong and who you are, searching for the answers to the mysteries of love and sex, and just generally maturing as a person.

So what didn't I like about the novel? I started skimming at around the halfway point. Oh no. Maybe I was just too anxious to get to the end and find out how things turn out. But, I think it's because the story felt a little draggy by then. While the bits in the the parts I skimmed over were necessary to tie up lose ends, my patience did wear thin after a while at having to keep reading lines after lines of verse, even though the verses themselves were not bad.

Perhaps it's just a matter of getting used to the rather unusual writing style. For that however, Love and Leftovers fell a little short of a 4-star novel to me.

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Jul 14, 2012 Wendolyn rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Wendolyn by: Sadie

Shelves: young-adult

Good book, interesting format.

I was unable to empathize much with Marcie's relationship with JD even though she was in a difficult situation. I believe if the author had gone deeper I would have been able to feel more for the character. It was not because I did not understand and relate to her loneliness; I just knew it was wrong. It wasn't until after she returns to her hometown and has to explain her actions that I felt some empathy, and she understood and found redemption. It ended up being a...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Shannon Kitchens rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: top-picks-of-2012

I was a little skeptical of this book, but upon seeing a positive review of it, thought I'd give it a go. I have to say, I'm impressed.

Despite the cute cover and catchy title, this is not a happy go lucky book. The tone is quite dark throughout.

The poetry is a little rough at first, and I have to admit that by "Long Shot" on pg 5, I almost put the book down. The poetry was weak, and a bit too forth coming for my tastes. But, I thought I'd let it go a little longer...

I'm so glad I did. The poetry...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Anna rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Anna by: ♥Rachel♥

Shelves: ebooks, romance, young-adult, verses, music, peotry

This makes me so giddy, I can't even stop myself from grinning the whole time I was reading this. This has become official that I love me some verse novels. I find it more full of emotions that left you needing more but at the same time with content.

I admit, this story makes me so happy I can't tear my eyes from the lines that I just finished it for 3 hours. Even that took a long time, I kept re-reading some of the lines. They're too "swoony" to miss. I am still smiling despite everything that'...more

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Raised without television, I started writing my own middle grade novels after I had read all of the ones in the library. I later discovered YA books, but never did make it to the adult section. When I'm not jotting down poems at stoplights, I can be found hanging out with my "little sister" from Big Brothers Big Sisters or stressing over performance classes at a model horse show.

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“My Wish

is to fall
cranium over Converse
in dizzy daydream-worthy
love.” — 36 people liked it

“You can't choose the time and place, the when and where, and with whom you fall in love.” — 25 people liked it

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