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Between Here and Forever
by Elizabeth Scott (Goodreads Author)
by Elizabeth Scott (Goodreads Author)
Sonia's review
bookshelves: galley-grab, books-i-own, serious-issues
May 30, 11
bookshelves: galley-grab, books-i-own, serious-issues
Read from May 20 to 21, 2011
This was my first Elizabeth Scott novel, and after reading it, I can wholeheartedly say that I'm eager to read another.
Between Here and Forever tells the story of a girl with rock bottom self-esteem put into a difficult situation that she tries her very hardest to change. It is unique, haunting and touches on a lot of tough topics.
Abby... is a difficult main character to love. This girl literally has no sense of self-worth and spends a lot of time comparing herself to her older sister, Tess, who to her is like perfection personified. Just when I thought her character was going to build a little confidence, the notion was knocked down immediately. It was scary for me to read about Abby because I do know people like her. It's terrifying for me to believe that people could think that lowly of themselves, but there are those that do just as much as Abby.
In terms of the writing, I really liked it. There is some quality that I just can't put my finger on that made me want to keep reading. It was a great combination of dialogue and description - something that can be difficult to balance.
The characters in this story were so diverse. I'm talking personality, race, sexuality... you name it. There were multiple issues looked at and I really appreciated that aspect of the story. It* makes for a story that sticks out in my mind and stays close to my heart. I appreciate my diversity in YA.
Overall, I think Between Here and Forever was a really great book. Act now and there may or may not be a hot boy in the deal - read and find out!**
*Yes, that's right - IT. Spoilerspoilerspoiler if I elaborate.
**Okay, you caught me. There is a hot boy.
Cover Comments: I like it. My brain hurts too much right now to decode the symbolism behind the flower but whatever it is, I'm sure it's brilliant and meaningful. Unless it's just a pretty flower, in which case I would have gone with a blue one because clearly, blue flowers are magnificently more attractive than yellow ones. Yes, I'm tired. Yes, I need to sleep. Good night.
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This review is also posted at http://thestoryqueen.blogspot.com/
Between Here and Forever tells the story of a girl with rock bottom self-esteem put into a difficult situation that she tries her very hardest to change. It is unique, haunting and touches on a lot of tough topics.
Abby... is a difficult main character to love. This girl literally has no sense of self-worth and spends a lot of time comparing herself to her older sister, Tess, who to her is like perfection personified. Just when I thought her character was going to build a little confidence, the notion was knocked down immediately. It was scary for me to read about Abby because I do know people like her. It's terrifying for me to believe that people could think that lowly of themselves, but there are those that do just as much as Abby.
In terms of the writing, I really liked it. There is some quality that I just can't put my finger on that made me want to keep reading. It was a great combination of dialogue and description - something that can be difficult to balance.
The characters in this story were so diverse. I'm talking personality, race, sexuality... you name it. There were multiple issues looked at and I really appreciated that aspect of the story. It* makes for a story that sticks out in my mind and stays close to my heart. I appreciate my diversity in YA.
Overall, I think Between Here and Forever was a really great book. Act now and there may or may not be a hot boy in the deal - read and find out!**
*Yes, that's right - IT. Spoilerspoilerspoiler if I elaborate.
**Okay, you caught me. There is a hot boy.
Cover Comments: I like it. My brain hurts too much right now to decode the symbolism behind the flower but whatever it is, I'm sure it's brilliant and meaningful. Unless it's just a pretty flower, in which case I would have gone with a blue one because clearly, blue flowers are magnificently more attractive than yellow ones. Yes, I'm tired. Yes, I need to sleep. Good night.
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This review is also posted at http://thestoryqueen.blogspot.com/
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Reading Progress
| 05/20/2011 | page 48 |
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19.0% | "I like the writing so far! This zero lack of confidence in Tess is starting to irk me though." |
| 05/21/2011 | page 198 |
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77.0% | "YESSSSSSSS! FINALLY!" |
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May 30, 2011 08:00pm
Haha, your review is absolutely fantastic. I've been wanting to read this novel anyway, but your review just makes me want to read it that much more! :D
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