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I read this book because I am always trying to stay up-to-date with the popular YA novels, being a teacher and all.
However, there were many things about this book that I did not enjoy or find realistic at all. For one, there was no actual plot or storyline to this book. I know the author did that with the purpose of making this seem like someone's real life. However, it made the book bland and gave no purpose to reading further in it. The main character's brother is in prison, but apparently it ...more
However, there were many things about this book that I did not enjoy or find realistic at all. For one, there was no actual plot or storyline to this book. I know the author did that with the purpose of making this seem like someone's real life. However, it made the book bland and gave no purpose to reading further in it. The main character's brother is in prison, but apparently it ...more
I loved this book. I think it's a story that either really connects for you or doesn't at all. I wasn't so sure about it for some, in the beginning, but not too far in I really loved the characters. They're such individuals. They don't really fit into any stereotypes for teens. It made them feel more realistic. I really liked being inside their heads and witnessing them growing up as issues happened. ♥︎
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The more I read, the more I fell in love with the characters and the story. I felt my heart break and reopen even wider (how cliché) as I got closer to the ending. I bet I'll find myself reading this book again to revisit this story that touched my heart. For anyone who ever felt different or who wanted answers for their many, many, questions as they grew up towards adulthood, I hope this book will resonate with you, too. ...more
The more I read, the more I fell in love with the characters and the story. I felt my heart break and reopen even wider (how cliché) as I got closer to the ending. I bet I'll find myself reading this book again to revisit this story that touched my heart. For anyone who ever felt different or who wanted answers for their many, many, questions as they grew up towards adulthood, I hope this book will resonate with you, too. ...more
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