✫✫ 4.5 Stars ✫✫

This story has such an important message. I went in blind because this is an auto buy author for me and I had no clue it would be such a strong and powerful book. This is a YA so I expected it to be a little childish and filled with annoying drama but it really wasn't. Of course it had drama but the way it is written made it so important. If I had a teenage daughter I would have her read this just for the message. I really liked the characters, especially Cassie. She made this story and Aria's friendship with her shows how much people can learn from their mistakes and change for the better.

The narration was perfect for these characters.

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Dealt with bulling very well

This is a really hard book for me to rate. I put off writing this review as I was trying to really determine how I felt about this book. I will say that this author can be hit or miss for me. Some of her books have been my personal favorites and really wanted to love this story. However, it didn't really work for me.

What I did like:
1. The narrator, I listen to the audiobook and thought the narrator did a great job portraying the feel and angst of being a young teen. She really helps bring the story to live and did a great job of giving a voice and life to each character

2. Dealing with bullying: I think this is a really important topic to be discussed and thought the author handles this really well. We were shown how easy one comment can snowball into something much bigger and how teens can lose control so easy over things that shouldn't really matter. I just wish this was the main storyline and the whole point of the book. I felt overall it was a secondary plot to the romance in the story. I would have found the book more compelling if it focused on the topic of bullying

3. The writing. I will say no matter what the author is an amazing writer and even if I'm not fully on board with a storyline.

What I didn't like:
1. The romance. It was the main plot and tbh I hated everything about how it was portrayed. From how Aria played a role in helping end Emmets first relationship, to how quickly they started dating (especially given the sexual nature of Emmett's previous relationship was). I also felt like the author treated sex way to casual between these two, especially given their ages. Aria is only 15. Sex is something that is casual or easy for anyone, especially children who don't have the emotional capacity to deal with all the emotions that come with having Sex or sexual intimacy. This plays out when Aria truth comes out how easy Emmert just walks away from her, instead of working through it and fighting for their relationship.

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Disappointing. Not like her usual standard.

I was hanging out for the release date of this one because k. A. Tucker always seems to deliver quality in each of her stories. Unfortunately I was disappointed with this one. First it felt way too immature compared to her normal writing it felt like it was aimed at 12yr olds to be honest, and maybe it was? But there just wasn't enough of anything substantial to make it a good read I feel like it just missed the mark. It had potential with the storyline but failed to deliver. The audible narration of the male lead was also terrible and there was no palpable chemistry at all.

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4 stars

This was a realistic read for me. Although this isn't my usual go to read, KA did a great job with the story. I also liked Katie's narration. I love the cover too!

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Every teen needs to read!

This is a great book for parents to read with their teens. I am saving it to share with my Granddaughters when they get a bit older. Thank you K A Tucker for a very REAL story for bullies and victims.

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A beautiful and touching story.

I loved this book. It was real and raw and inspiring. The narrator was wonderful and I hope the author gives us more from these characters, so we can see how they are doing after high school.

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Touching. Eye-opening

K A Tucker has written such an accurate, true consequences story of typical “normal/common” actions by adolescents and teenagers. AND especially of the deep hurtful reactions resulting. I highly recommend this story be read in school and by teenagers.

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Nice story line

loved it while listening.amazing story line and interesting to listen and makes eager to know the next chapter.

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Cassie needs a book

I loved this book about Aria and Emmett and the effects of bullying and divorce. Having been bullied as a teen, most of us don’t get the happy ever after but it was nice to hope that our bullies might one day change and become nice, caring people. That being said we need more books like Helen Hoang; romance novels where the main character is autistic. Just because you have autism doesn’t mean you don’t want to be loved too!

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Loved it!!

I really enjoyed this story! It was unexpected and original and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through!

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