Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
This book started with a bang, literally. It was a satisfying friends to more story featuring a lot of things I really liked, such as:
The bonding over a tragic event. Because John and Edie shared this harrowing experience together, some of the intensity in their friendship made sense. It gave them a common ground, where they really didn't have any and was definitely a driving force in their friendship.
I always love the idea that people can grow and change. John and Edie both had a near death experience, and it prompted both of them to make some life changes. John was trying to walk the straight and narrow, while Edie was sort of spinning out. I was glad they had each other as an anchor when they really needed it.
Scott built some great friends and family into this story. I sort of really love Hang. She was quite a steadfast friend to Edie. She provided a lot of comic relief (along with Anders, John's friend), but she also provided Edie with support when she really needed it, and she was not super judgmental when it came to some of Edie's choices. I also liked the dynamic between Edie and her mom. It was interesting to see her go all tiger mom.
The ending was quite satisfying and left me with that sense of closure that I require. I cannot lie, it also left me with a smile.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 12 July, 2017: Finished reading
- 12 July, 2017: Reviewed