It's been so long since I've read a debut (or any book for that matter) that scored this high. I tried to look for anything that felt strange, wrong, out of place yet I couldn't. This book is as close to perfect as it gets.
Despite containing popularity and cancer (topics I steer clear of when possible) it captured my attention. I won't deny that the title and cover had anything to do with it. We all know that a book's cover and its title are what motivate us to read the summary.
Mia Moore just wants to enjoy her summer before Senior year. But unfortunately after being diagnosed with cancer, the real battle is about to begin. She decides to keep from her friends that she might die. But with so many lies coming out of her mouth, it's hard for one of them not to come back to haunt her.
Even her boyfriend, Ryan, who's showing all the signs of wanting to get serious doesn't know. Ryan is known as the type to not be steady but for Mia he seems to be willing to try. Mia likes Ryan but she's not sure what she wants anymore. With the whole cancer thing being her main priority and keeping it a secret, it's hard for her to determine whether or not Ryan is the guy for her.
The way people were involved with her throughout her journey- whether knowing or not of her illness- allowed us to see the type of relationships between them. Each one, even distant or brief, affected Mia in some way or another.
Gyever, her best friend, was a perfect male lead. I swooned every time I read his name. His interest in music and the way he stayed by her side every minute definitely added to his charm. It's notable that even Mia started to wonder about his role in her life. Best friend or maybe something else? Everything romance related was well-woven and attention grabbing. You know what would happen at certain points but Schmidt made up for it with twice the twists.
The whole superstition thing Mia had going on reminded me of myself so despite her popularity, I found some way to relate to her. Keep this in mind because it pops up throughout the novel and plays at key parts. Many of which will frustrate and still manage to get you more involved.
The actual cancer wasn't really a part of the whole book but the part that she used to draw us in made a point that opens our eyes, or gives us a review of life and what we make of it.
Rating: 4.5 wands
It's been so long since I've read a debut (or any book for that matter) that scored this high. I tried to look for anything that felt strange, wrong, out of place yet I couldn't. This book is as close to perfect as it gets.
Despite containing popularity and cancer (topics I steer clear of when possible) it captured my attention. I won't deny that the title and cover had anything to do with it. We all know that a book's cover and its title are what motivate us to read the summary.
Mia Moore just wants to enjoy her summer before Senior year. But unfortunately after being diagnosed with cancer, the real battle is about to begin. She decides to keep from her friends that she might die. But with so many lies coming out of her mouth, it's hard for one of them not to come back to haunt her.
Even her boyfriend, Ryan, who's showing all the signs of wanting to get serious doesn't know. Ryan is known as the type to not be steady but for Mia he seems to be willing to try. Mia likes Ryan but she's not sure what she wants anymore. With the whole cancer thing being her main priority and keeping it a secret, it's hard for her to determine whether or not Ryan is the guy for her.
The way people were involved with her throughout her journey- whether knowing or not of her illness- allowed us to see the type of relationships between them. Each one, even distant or brief, affected Mia in some way or another.
Gyever, her best friend, was a perfect male lead. I swooned every time I read his name. His interest in music and the way he stayed by her side every minute definitely added to his charm. It's notable that even Mia started to wonder about his role in her life. Best friend or maybe something else? Everything romance related was well-woven and attention grabbing. You know what would happen at certain points but Schmidt made up for it with twice the twists.
The whole superstition thing Mia had going on reminded me of myself so despite her popularity, I found some way to relate to her. Keep this in mind because it pops up throughout the novel and plays at key parts. Many of which will frustrate and still manage to get you more involved.
The actual cancer wasn't really a part of the whole book but the part that she used to draw us in made a point that opens our eyes, or gives us a review of life and what we make of it.
Even her boyfriend, Ryan, who's showing all the signs of wanting to get serious doesn't know. Ryan is known as the type to not be steady but for Mia he seems to be willing to try. Mia likes Ryan but she's not sure what she wants anymore. With the whole cancer thing being her main priority and keeping it a secret, it's hard for her to determine whether or not Ryan is the guy for her.
The way people were involved with her throughout her journey- whether knowing or not of her illness- allowed us to see the type of relationships between them. Each one, even distant or brief, affected Mia in some way or another.
Gyever, her best friend, was a perfect male lead. I swooned every time I read his name. His interest in music and the way he stayed by her side every minute definitely added to his charm. It's notable that even Mia started to wonder about his role in her life. Best friend or maybe something else? Everything romance related was well-woven and attention grabbing. You know what would happen at certain points but Schmidt made up for it with twice the twists.
The whole superstition thing Mia had going on reminded me of myself so despite her popularity, I found some way to relate to her. Keep this in mind because it pops up throughout the novel and plays at key parts. Many of which will frustrate and still manage to get you more involved.
The actual cancer wasn't really a part of the whole book but the part that she used to draw us in made a point that opens our eyes, or gives us a review of life and what we make of it.
Will I continue to read her books? Yes
Recommended for: Anyone who likes finding yourself books or who loves musical references
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