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Let me start off with by saying I haven't read a YA book that was so deeply rooted, emotionally, in such a long time. I think it was Colleen Hoover's YA books that have done that and it has been quite a few years since I've read her YAs. I never expected to find myself so emotionally in tune with the heroine, Comet. I loved her character so much and was looking forward to seeing her growth into someone who was stronger.
I haven't read a book that has made me cry more than once in a long time. As beautiful and amazing Comet was, I hated that she didn't have much support from the people that truly mattered. A young girl, no, woman, who has so much to say and offer, and shows it constantly through her poetry. We experience every bit of her happiness, wonder, and pain through her words. And the fact the even sometimes her friends never understood her, it just made my heartbreak for her even more. It was hard to watch Comet take what they threw at her, but eventually, she would come into her own and finally start speaking for herself. And what a beautiful sight that was.
Comet and Tobias made it so easy to love their budding relationship. They're exactly what they needed, they definitely brought the best out of each other. But these two together evoked so much emotion out of me that brought on the waterworks. I can't exactly pinpoint what it was, but the moments where Comet would finally put herself out there and reveal bits and pieces of herself. And Tobias trying to be someone he's not, the pain Comet endured from that will really make your heartache.
Like many teenagers, there's a lot of experiences happening in such a short amount of time. I'm sure we can all remember and relate. I appreciated those relatable topics that were shared in this book, it just made everything much more real. It was another side of being a teenager and the possible outcome of following the wrong crowd. At which point do you stop trying to help someone who doesn't want to be helped? Or when do you finally tell yourself that you're going down the wrong road and need to make a change before it's too late? Decisions are tough as a teenager, I know I didn't make the greatest ones, but I sure did learn from them. It's not easy being a teenager.
For once I didn't mind the teenage angst, Samantha Young was able to convey so much through her words that it was easy to look past a lot of things. I related to Comet in the sense of being a bookworm and I'm sure all my fellow bookworms would have to agree. Since this was my first time reading Young's books, I'll definitely be going through her other books.
I just need to say this, I totally understand not wanting to be in social situations, it doesn't make anyone a bad person or unlikeable. We all have our comfort zones and yes, while I do believe we should always push ourselves past those limits. I'd never try to do it towards the point where it would bring me anxiety. I loved Comet's character, she hated being in the spotlight, avoided social situations, but you have to commend her for her growth and how much stronger she turned out in the end. For someone who essentially has no parental upbringing, she's been navigating life on her own, I'd say she was doing the best she could in her circumstances, which is fan-freaking-tastic for not having nurturing and loving parents.
Absolutely amazing read that I'll be re-reading over and over again!