How To Say I Love You Out Loud

by Karole Cozzo

When Jordyn's autistic brother joins her at her elite school her junior year, she is determined not to let anyone know they are related, even if that means closing herself off to her closest friends Erin, Tanu, and Alex, the football captain she secretly loves.

• ISBN10: 1250063590
• ISBN13: 9781250063595
• Publish Date: 4 August 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 15 March 2024
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: St Martin's Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 240
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

This was a very sweet and heartfelt story. Cozzo did a great job showing both sides of autism. She presented the side of the person with autism, as well as the side of those who love someone with autism. I really felt Jordyn's inner struggle. She wanted to be a good sister/daughter/person, but sometimes she didn't want everything to be about her brother. I was really proud of Jordyn, and how much she grew during this book. She started to look inside, and make decisions based on her own wants and needs, instead of worrying about what others will think. She took a brave step forward, and risked isolation and humiliation. And, well, I loved Alex. He really was Mr. Perfect.

[whisperingchapters]

This review was originally posted on Latte Nights ReviewsJordyn has an autistic brother whom she has never spoken of at her new school. All is about to change when her brother's school closes and now he will be attending the same school as Jordyn. The last thing Jordyn wants is for everyone to find out they are related so she never says a thing. I was kind of bothered by the fact that Jordyn didn't want anyone to know her brother was autistic. I did understand why and all the struggles and difficulties she was going through but it still bothered me. After reading more about her situation, I got more insight into her life and could better understand her.

I loved almost all of the characters, especially Alex. He was an incredible friend to Jordyn and I immediately fell for him and how much of an amazing person he was overall. We have Phillip, Jordyn's autistic brother and the way he was portrayed was spot on. The author really showed how it is for autistic is and how frustrated they get when someone doesn't understand them. At times, it was very emotional because you could really feel for Phillip. It is sad to say that the way people reacted to Phillip in the story is how we react to seeing an autistic person and I'm glad the author didn't downplay this at all.

"[...] I'm going to work on loving you out loud.. I'm going to work on living out loud."

This is a really strong and eye-opening story. Jordyn gave a speech at the end that opened my eyes even more to autism and it is a great message for kids, teens and adults to read.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews

[Bianca]

It’s really hard to say the words I love you when you know you’ll likely never hear them back.

[lindsey]

Review coming soon.