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I like the way of Adam to tell stories but tired of this type of ending. I mean...
I'm so disapointed tho

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Something truly special.

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 7 mars 2019

I'm not sure what I expected going into this book - I love Adam Silvera and knew without a doubt I'd love this novel- I meant I had no idea what to really expect from the story. I kind of want into it blind considering how much I loved the authors other work but I didn't expect the story to hit so deep. Although the story is fiction, the events (minus the mind altering clinic) are no doubt very real to some people and that hit me hard. A young boy, growing up in a rough part of Queens, who can't be himself for fear of his life. That they are people out there who attribute listening to "Girl songs" or playing female superheroes on a video game to being gay baffles me, but I know for a fact this is a reality a lot of young LGBT men and women face.

I feel like I should warn you there is a few undertones of suicide so if that is a trigger for you then this book is not for you. But it is also a really touching story of friendship, family, trust and self discovery.

In terms of the story (I'll try to keep it spoiler free) it was beautifully written and flowed really quick. This wasn't your typical coming of age novel in the traditional sense. I thought it be about someone who got their mind altered to be straight ( did not see the twist coming) but it was so much more. We follow Aaron, who is sixteen and growing up in Queens, trying to keep his life together with his friends and girlfriend after his dad's suicide, but then he meets a new guy called Thomas and out of nowhere everything he thought he thought he knew about himself for certain begins to change. Money struggles, teenage angst colliding headfirst with the reality of the adult world.

I feel like this was an incredibly important book for anyone because it showcases the fact that everyone can be unhappy to a certain degree, and we all struggle, but it's okay not to be okay. But it is important that you trust your friends and family and talk to them. Because even if you could get your mind altered, all the trauma, pain, heartache, scraped knees and broken bones also does with love, friendship, laughter and great memories, and all of it together makes you who you are, and that the only one capable of making yourself happy is you. Memories can be painful but they are important.

I loved this book so much. It made me laugh and tear up and I tore through page after page and I highly recommend this to anyone. It's not as doom and gloom as I make it out to be, it's more a happy story than not. (Ha see what I did there?) And once again Adam Silvera has shown me why he is one of my favorite authors who I hold with such a high regard.

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F. Wecker

Not what I expected...

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 9 mai 2021

This was a very surprising plot that differed from what I was expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that the back cover did not hint at the outcome. It was quite an enjoyable read making you question life circumstances and coping strategies. A very thought-provoking and inquisitive approach in what is is like to come to terms with who you really are in an environment that does not freely allow it. Well-written. A smart young adult piece of introspective work.

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AdamC

Stop reading the reviews and just buy it

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 28 juin 2019

It’s hard to do justice to this book with a short review but, I would definitely recommend it. Just order it and trust me that you won’t be disappointed.

I took this book on holiday with me intending to read it over the course of a week. Instead I ended up finishing it in just a few days as I could not put it down. The way that Silvera creates such deep and meaningful relationships between characters really reaches the heart. It’s hard not to loose yourself in the book.

Definitely a great read for any LGBTQ young person.

Lucy Mitchell

Brilliant!

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 8 août 2021

I love the characters and worlds this author creates. This is my favourite so far and I have now bought all his books. For emotional romance fans - check out his books. He's currently the only author this year who has made me cry and laugh in one sitting.

Jesse

Good book

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 2 juillet 2021

Great book, it was a little confusing at times, I had to look up the plot summary online because I didn’t understand what was going on, but once I understood I loved it! Definitely for more advanced readers though and I would suggest reading it fast so you don’t forget any details.