Reviewed by shannonmiz on
So this was a really sweet story, and I liked that there was kind of "something for everyone", but without it being overwhelming. Like, there were of course issues with family relationships and dynamics, but there were also a lot of great friendship plots, diversity, romance, and just growing up in general. Wild Swans told a story, but it did so in the context of just living life, which I really liked.
The characters were all really well done. Even some of the minor characters had a big impact. I found a lot to relate to- for me, some of the body shaming that Ivy's mom imparts on her sister, and the grandfather being loving but being pushy to a fault hit home for me- but the beauty of this book is that there really is someone (or something) that pretty much anyone can relate to.
I think the only qualm I really had was that there were a lot of changes in a short time frame (ten days isn't long for major shifts, basically), but it was definitely a solid book and one I am glad to have read!
Bottom Line: This story made me laugh, cry, and think about my own life situations, and I think that is a book that's certainly done its job. Bonus points for some really great characters.
*Copy provided by publisher for review
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- 24 May, 2016: Finished reading
- 24 May, 2016: Reviewed