Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
I was very excited when I found out I was getting more of A & R. I loved Every Day and found the premise so interesting. I did not set the same expectations for this book, because I already knew that Rhiannon's experiences would not be anything like A's. With that said, I really appreciated getting to know this girl better and how meeting A really changed her. The personal changes she underwent were not obvious in Every Day. A made her better. A helped Rhiannon see that she was fading away, or to paraphrase Ben, standing in her boyfriend's shadow. A helped her see that she was worth more, that she deserved more. A helped her appreciate the people she had around her and to recognize how they loved her. Story aside, my love of David Levithan runs deep. I love his style and the way he tells a story. I also am thankful for his dedication to writing diverse characters and bringing attention to gender issues. I think it is important that there are books out there telling everyone's story, and Levithan always does it in such a smart and beautiful way.
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- Started reading
- 26 August, 2015: Finished reading
- 26 August, 2015: Reviewed