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Things Not Seen
How do you protect someone you can't even see?
17-year-old Kristin has selective blindness. She can't see, hear, feel, or smell her brother. This doesn't stop them from becoming best friends, turning his unique invisibility into a game, but when the two of them are stranded alone during a blizzard, it doesn't feel like a game anymore. Kristin will do everything she can to keep her little brother alive, but she's the least qualified person in the world to do so.
17-year-old Kristin has selective blindness. She can't see, hear, feel, or smell her brother. This doesn't stop them from becoming best friends, turning his unique invisibility into a game, but when the two of them are stranded alone during a blizzard, it doesn't feel like a game anymore. Kristin will do everything she can to keep her little brother alive, but she's the least qualified person in the world to do so.
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March 6, 2024
Fear is the mind-k1ller that blinds us to the truth.
Never before have I read a story quite like this. It's very clever, both heartwarming and terrifying. Kristin's - and Josh's - situation really made me think about the nature of perception. Was it truly a handicap for Kristin to not directly perceive her little brother if the condition only brought them closer together? Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise. In any event, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful tale about a nearly inconceivable sibling relationship.
Never before have I read a story quite like this. It's very clever, both heartwarming and terrifying. Kristin's - and Josh's - situation really made me think about the nature of perception. Was it truly a handicap for Kristin to not directly perceive her little brother if the condition only brought them closer together? Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise. In any event, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful tale about a nearly inconceivable sibling relationship.
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February 29, 2024disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
• young adult fictional suspenseful mystery
• 17-year-old Kristin has selective blindness & can’t see her 14-year-old brother Josh
• Kristin is left with Josh for a weekend while their parents & older siblings are away
• a blizzard takes over the town, causing a power outage
• Kristin & Josh can’t charge their phones, which is the main mode of communication for them — texting
• they revert to using the whiteboard they used as kids for Josh to write Kristin messages
• something happens, causing Kristin to go out into the blizzard to look for Josh, inducing panic & guilt
• Kristin is also ruminating on where she wants to attend college
This was one of the most unique stories I’ve read this year & it took me for quite the rollercoaster ride 😳
I could feel the tension, desperation & exhaustion from Kristin as she looked for Josh. I tried to imagine myself in the situation & I don’t know that my 17-year-old self would’ve done any better to be honest😭 on the other hand, I could feel the deep tenderness between these siblings.
I loved the message in the end & I will definitely read from Monica more in the future!
• young adult fictional suspenseful mystery
• 17-year-old Kristin has selective blindness & can’t see her 14-year-old brother Josh
• Kristin is left with Josh for a weekend while their parents & older siblings are away
• a blizzard takes over the town, causing a power outage
• Kristin & Josh can’t charge their phones, which is the main mode of communication for them — texting
• they revert to using the whiteboard they used as kids for Josh to write Kristin messages
• something happens, causing Kristin to go out into the blizzard to look for Josh, inducing panic & guilt
• Kristin is also ruminating on where she wants to attend college
This was one of the most unique stories I’ve read this year & it took me for quite the rollercoaster ride 😳
I could feel the tension, desperation & exhaustion from Kristin as she looked for Josh. I tried to imagine myself in the situation & I don’t know that my 17-year-old self would’ve done any better to be honest😭 on the other hand, I could feel the deep tenderness between these siblings.
I loved the message in the end & I will definitely read from Monica more in the future!
January 2, 2023
I loved this story. I loved the topics that were throughout the book.
September 16, 2023
I read an Advance Reading Copy (ARC) of this book. Please note that this review may contain spoilers.
Things Not Seen is the beautiful story of a teenage girl with selective blindness when it comes to her younger brother. The reader journeys with her over the course of a couple of days as she walks through feelings of frustration, steady fear and anxiety, and alone-ness, constantly unable to put into words how she feels or explain to others the strange sensation of knowing someone is there yet being unable to see, hear, or feel them, even though there is evidence of their presence. There are some cuss words sprinkled throughout, but I don’t think they take away from the story. It’s a fairly short novel, but full of imagery and a searching, a yearning for knowledge to be made manifest.
Things Not Seen is the beautiful story of a teenage girl with selective blindness when it comes to her younger brother. The reader journeys with her over the course of a couple of days as she walks through feelings of frustration, steady fear and anxiety, and alone-ness, constantly unable to put into words how she feels or explain to others the strange sensation of knowing someone is there yet being unable to see, hear, or feel them, even though there is evidence of their presence. There are some cuss words sprinkled throughout, but I don’t think they take away from the story. It’s a fairly short novel, but full of imagery and a searching, a yearning for knowledge to be made manifest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2023
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I always enjoy supporting lesser known authors when I get the chance. And after Boothe send me an excerpt to this book, I knew I wanted to check out the entire thing. The concept alone sounds very unique, and it was clear from even the first few chapters that the author had a solid foundation for her main character and the relationship she has to her invisible brother that forms the basis for this story. Add in a snow storm, and you have a primed set! Let’s dive in.
Kristin knows she has a younger brother. She just can’t see, hear, or feel him. But everyone else can, so she has had to find unique ways to connect and exist with this invisible sibling. Through these extra hurdles, however, the two have formed a particularly close relationship largely managed through texts and the small context clues that Kristin uses to locate her brother out and about in the world. But when a snow storm strikes while Kristin and Josh are home alone, an entire new set of circumstances highlights the challenges of their unique relationship.
I really enjoyed this YA novel. As I’ve mentioned before, I really like books that focus on sibling relationships, as I think there are a lot of interesting dynamics to be mined there. Here, we see two very close siblings, but their relationship is largely defined by the challenges of Kristin not being able to see, here or feel Josh. As the story is told from her perspective, we see how this loss has shaped her every thought and action. Everyone else around her can see Josh, and it is decided that she as what is called “selective blindness” where he is concerned. The book wisely doesn’t get too far into the weeds on this condition, but instead uses it mostly as a platform for the plot and the character work.
For Kristin’s part, we see how this condition has lead her to increased levels of anxiety about the dangers she could pose to her brother. But equally, we see how defined her life has become by this relationship, especially considering the extra work that has been necessary to create and maintain their connection. As she faces decisions about college, these anxieties and changes to how she must order and center her new life would be very relatable to many teen readers, regardless of the fantastical circumstances of the invisible brother.
I also really liked that we got to understand a bit more about how this relationship has affected Josh. For him, it is largely like having a deaf and blind sister. But as the story is told from Kristin’s POV, these realizations, that her condition affects Josh just as much as it does her, are slow to come and hard won.
As I’ve just spent two paragraphs talking about the characters and their relationships, I think it will come as no surprise when I say that the strength of this story really comes down to how well-drawn these characters are. Kristin’s voice is very approachable and relatable. And I fully drawn in to the complexities and turmoil of this sibling dynamic. It all felt very real and natural (or as much as it can with an invisible character at play!).
When it came down to some of the more factual bits of the story, I struggled a bit more. I grew up in northern Idaho and currently live in Minnesota. So I’m very familiar with blizzards and large quantities of snow. A central portion of this story is defined by Kristin and Josh trying to deal with a blizzard and a power outage. And…I just really struggled with some of the details here. Blowing snow, yes, can make visuals difficult and reduce sight lines. But unless you’re in a completely new location, this isn’t going to have much of an affect on travelling short distances. In this book, Kristin is walking (not even driving at any kind of speed where visibility needs to be far reaching) outside her family home. I just couldn’t buy the fact that she would get this disoriented or lost. We are also told at one point the specific amount on the ground (I believe it was around 8 inches or so) and this is just not much at all, in the grand scheme of things. But, again, this probably only stood out to me so much due to my own very specific experiences with snow (let me tell you later about having to snowmobile 3 miles to our house all winter) and also my, admittedly annoying, over-fixation on accuracy in survival situations (re: all the my past reviews of survival stories where I go crazy over the stupidest little details or inaccuracies).
Overall, I think this was a very strong book about the joys and challenges of sibling relationships. I was really impressed by the way the author had thought out the ins and outs of her central premise, that one sibling can’t see/feel/hear the other. Kristin was also a very relatable teenage character, and I think she will speak to a lot of teenage readers. Yes, I struggled with the snow storm stuff. But I still came away from it having really enjoyed my read.
And don’t forget to enter to a win a copy of this book!
Rating 8: An intimate and relatable portrayal of sibling relationships with a a compelling and sympathetic teenage protagonist.
I always enjoy supporting lesser known authors when I get the chance. And after Boothe send me an excerpt to this book, I knew I wanted to check out the entire thing. The concept alone sounds very unique, and it was clear from even the first few chapters that the author had a solid foundation for her main character and the relationship she has to her invisible brother that forms the basis for this story. Add in a snow storm, and you have a primed set! Let’s dive in.
Kristin knows she has a younger brother. She just can’t see, hear, or feel him. But everyone else can, so she has had to find unique ways to connect and exist with this invisible sibling. Through these extra hurdles, however, the two have formed a particularly close relationship largely managed through texts and the small context clues that Kristin uses to locate her brother out and about in the world. But when a snow storm strikes while Kristin and Josh are home alone, an entire new set of circumstances highlights the challenges of their unique relationship.
I really enjoyed this YA novel. As I’ve mentioned before, I really like books that focus on sibling relationships, as I think there are a lot of interesting dynamics to be mined there. Here, we see two very close siblings, but their relationship is largely defined by the challenges of Kristin not being able to see, here or feel Josh. As the story is told from her perspective, we see how this loss has shaped her every thought and action. Everyone else around her can see Josh, and it is decided that she as what is called “selective blindness” where he is concerned. The book wisely doesn’t get too far into the weeds on this condition, but instead uses it mostly as a platform for the plot and the character work.
For Kristin’s part, we see how this condition has lead her to increased levels of anxiety about the dangers she could pose to her brother. But equally, we see how defined her life has become by this relationship, especially considering the extra work that has been necessary to create and maintain their connection. As she faces decisions about college, these anxieties and changes to how she must order and center her new life would be very relatable to many teen readers, regardless of the fantastical circumstances of the invisible brother.
I also really liked that we got to understand a bit more about how this relationship has affected Josh. For him, it is largely like having a deaf and blind sister. But as the story is told from Kristin’s POV, these realizations, that her condition affects Josh just as much as it does her, are slow to come and hard won.
As I’ve just spent two paragraphs talking about the characters and their relationships, I think it will come as no surprise when I say that the strength of this story really comes down to how well-drawn these characters are. Kristin’s voice is very approachable and relatable. And I fully drawn in to the complexities and turmoil of this sibling dynamic. It all felt very real and natural (or as much as it can with an invisible character at play!).
When it came down to some of the more factual bits of the story, I struggled a bit more. I grew up in northern Idaho and currently live in Minnesota. So I’m very familiar with blizzards and large quantities of snow. A central portion of this story is defined by Kristin and Josh trying to deal with a blizzard and a power outage. And…I just really struggled with some of the details here. Blowing snow, yes, can make visuals difficult and reduce sight lines. But unless you’re in a completely new location, this isn’t going to have much of an affect on travelling short distances. In this book, Kristin is walking (not even driving at any kind of speed where visibility needs to be far reaching) outside her family home. I just couldn’t buy the fact that she would get this disoriented or lost. We are also told at one point the specific amount on the ground (I believe it was around 8 inches or so) and this is just not much at all, in the grand scheme of things. But, again, this probably only stood out to me so much due to my own very specific experiences with snow (let me tell you later about having to snowmobile 3 miles to our house all winter) and also my, admittedly annoying, over-fixation on accuracy in survival situations (re: all the my past reviews of survival stories where I go crazy over the stupidest little details or inaccuracies).
Overall, I think this was a very strong book about the joys and challenges of sibling relationships. I was really impressed by the way the author had thought out the ins and outs of her central premise, that one sibling can’t see/feel/hear the other. Kristin was also a very relatable teenage character, and I think she will speak to a lot of teenage readers. Yes, I struggled with the snow storm stuff. But I still came away from it having really enjoyed my read.
And don’t forget to enter to a win a copy of this book!
Rating 8: An intimate and relatable portrayal of sibling relationships with a a compelling and sympathetic teenage protagonist.
December 16, 2022
I received Things Not Seen by Monica Boothe from the author in a PR box. This does not affect my rating and review
"It's not that my brother's invisible, it's just that I can't see him". Whrn Kristen younger brother Josh is brought home after being born, she cant sense him. She cannot see, hear, feel or smell him. The doctors say she has selective blindness, a rare psychological disorder. Despite the barrier, the two become best friends turning his unique invisibility into a game. When the two of the get stuck in a blizzard together , Kristen's goal is just to keep her brother alive - when she can't even be sure he's there.
Wow I loved this book! It's a mix of magical realism, suspense thriller, and coming of age story. Kris is incredible anxious in this book, and it's written in a way I can feel it.
What I think is very interesting is that when it is decided that the reason Kris can't see Josh is psychological, the change of those surrounding her. Kris talks a couple of times about how people expect her to just kind of get over it. Her worries and fears are dismissed by all those around her. It is such a real experience, represented with magical realism. I love that sort of stuff.
It's such an interesting concept for a book. It reminded me of books like The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang, Small Angles by Lauren Owen, and A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
"It's not that my brother's invisible, it's just that I can't see him". Whrn Kristen younger brother Josh is brought home after being born, she cant sense him. She cannot see, hear, feel or smell him. The doctors say she has selective blindness, a rare psychological disorder. Despite the barrier, the two become best friends turning his unique invisibility into a game. When the two of the get stuck in a blizzard together , Kristen's goal is just to keep her brother alive - when she can't even be sure he's there.
Wow I loved this book! It's a mix of magical realism, suspense thriller, and coming of age story. Kris is incredible anxious in this book, and it's written in a way I can feel it.
What I think is very interesting is that when it is decided that the reason Kris can't see Josh is psychological, the change of those surrounding her. Kris talks a couple of times about how people expect her to just kind of get over it. Her worries and fears are dismissed by all those around her. It is such a real experience, represented with magical realism. I love that sort of stuff.
It's such an interesting concept for a book. It reminded me of books like The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang, Small Angles by Lauren Owen, and A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
December 14, 2022
***ARC Review***
"Things Not Seen", in short (and perhaps too brief), is about a high school girl who is left in charge of her brother while the parents go away for an anniversary. There's one problem: she has a rare condition called Selective Blindness and can't see or hear her brother. She and her brother have discovered how to be close and communicate, but that doesn't stop the anxiety the character, Kristen, feels at the "what-if" situations that might arise. How could she ever be prepared for what happens? A snowstorm - a blizzard really - that wasn't supposed to happen leaves Kris as the only person to protect her asthmatic brother, Josh. Too bad she's the least qualified for this task… right?
"I'm alone." (Kristen) - Lights out with nothing but darkness and shadows. Knowing someone is there but unable to see them or hear them. This book caused me the best kind of anxiety. I found myself holding my breath, as if the sound of it would somehow distract Kristen. "... don't turn this into a living nightmare." (Kristen) Too late, yeah?
The book is in first person POV of Kristen, who is called Kris by her peers. Since it is written with the 1st POV of Kristen, a teenager, the writing matches what she is seeing, thinking, feeling. The pacing of the book is quick and the language is uncomplicated.
This book is probably in the suspense category. I'd say this is a good gateway book for suspense and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a bit of stress but still want to be able to sleep at night. I'm grateful that I read this book seeing as I was looking for a book to bridge me into the suspense/horror genres.
"Things Not Seen", in short (and perhaps too brief), is about a high school girl who is left in charge of her brother while the parents go away for an anniversary. There's one problem: she has a rare condition called Selective Blindness and can't see or hear her brother. She and her brother have discovered how to be close and communicate, but that doesn't stop the anxiety the character, Kristen, feels at the "what-if" situations that might arise. How could she ever be prepared for what happens? A snowstorm - a blizzard really - that wasn't supposed to happen leaves Kris as the only person to protect her asthmatic brother, Josh. Too bad she's the least qualified for this task… right?
"I'm alone." (Kristen) - Lights out with nothing but darkness and shadows. Knowing someone is there but unable to see them or hear them. This book caused me the best kind of anxiety. I found myself holding my breath, as if the sound of it would somehow distract Kristen. "... don't turn this into a living nightmare." (Kristen) Too late, yeah?
The book is in first person POV of Kristen, who is called Kris by her peers. Since it is written with the 1st POV of Kristen, a teenager, the writing matches what she is seeing, thinking, feeling. The pacing of the book is quick and the language is uncomplicated.
This book is probably in the suspense category. I'd say this is a good gateway book for suspense and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a bit of stress but still want to be able to sleep at night. I'm grateful that I read this book seeing as I was looking for a book to bridge me into the suspense/horror genres.
December 23, 2022
*arc review. 3.5/5 ⭐️ (I’m not good at giving books a rating so hopefully this helps)
I was lucky enough to see Monica Boothe talk about this book on tiktok - she was asking for people to get an ebook edition of “Things Not Seen” from her link and do an honest review on here.
I was beyond excited to read this and I’m so glad I could before the end of the year. As someone in their late 20s, I liked this book. It was a quick/cozy read with some suspense thrown in. I have never read something like this before.
— Kristen can’t see her brother but they are closer to each other than anyone else. — What a beautiful concept and creative theme! I was instantly intrigued by where this story could go.
I love the idea of the story and I think it is great for a younger audience, but I still truly enjoyed it.
The story gave us the problem at a good time in the book and then gave some fun chapters to read to develop the characters nicely. It really picked up about 60% of the book and was easy to keep reading.
The language and vocabulary was easy to read and understand.
I smiled throughout reading this whole book!! If you like to add some fun cozy reading to help distract you from your usual genres then this is a quick book for you to enjoy!
I was lucky enough to see Monica Boothe talk about this book on tiktok - she was asking for people to get an ebook edition of “Things Not Seen” from her link and do an honest review on here.
I was beyond excited to read this and I’m so glad I could before the end of the year. As someone in their late 20s, I liked this book. It was a quick/cozy read with some suspense thrown in. I have never read something like this before.
— Kristen can’t see her brother but they are closer to each other than anyone else. — What a beautiful concept and creative theme! I was instantly intrigued by where this story could go.
I love the idea of the story and I think it is great for a younger audience, but I still truly enjoyed it.
The story gave us the problem at a good time in the book and then gave some fun chapters to read to develop the characters nicely. It really picked up about 60% of the book and was easy to keep reading.
The language and vocabulary was easy to read and understand.
I smiled throughout reading this whole book!! If you like to add some fun cozy reading to help distract you from your usual genres then this is a quick book for you to enjoy!
January 3, 2023
Type: YA Fantasy/Magical Realism
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
No spice
Age range: YA
TWs: anxiety, hopelessness
Quotes:
"It's not that my brother's invisible, it's just that I can't see him.”
Review:
Kris was so excited to be a big sister. And when Josh was born, something incredible happened…but not in a good way it seems…at least for now. She can’t see the baby, she cannot hear him, feel him, smell him. The Dr. called it selective blindness. Everyone else could see Josh.
This story brought out a lot of my own anxiety! I kept thinking as I read, will she eventually see him…you’ll have to read it to find out! But the story of their journey, how these two could possibly become best friends when they cannot speak to or see each other. They adapt, they create a way to communicate, against all the odds…
For the first time, Kris and Josh are left alone for a weekend, she’s terrified something will happen, she can’t see or hear Josh if there is trouble, no one else will be around, how can this possibly end well. Then, there’s the added bonus of the snow storm. What happens if the power goes out, they can’t charge their phones to text, just going outside could be deadly when you feel…alone…
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
No spice
Age range: YA
TWs: anxiety, hopelessness
Quotes:
"It's not that my brother's invisible, it's just that I can't see him.”
Review:
Kris was so excited to be a big sister. And when Josh was born, something incredible happened…but not in a good way it seems…at least for now. She can’t see the baby, she cannot hear him, feel him, smell him. The Dr. called it selective blindness. Everyone else could see Josh.
This story brought out a lot of my own anxiety! I kept thinking as I read, will she eventually see him…you’ll have to read it to find out! But the story of their journey, how these two could possibly become best friends when they cannot speak to or see each other. They adapt, they create a way to communicate, against all the odds…
For the first time, Kris and Josh are left alone for a weekend, she’s terrified something will happen, she can’t see or hear Josh if there is trouble, no one else will be around, how can this possibly end well. Then, there’s the added bonus of the snow storm. What happens if the power goes out, they can’t charge their phones to text, just going outside could be deadly when you feel…alone…
December 21, 2022
Here is a video I made for this book on TikTok @katherinebichler
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqrEHCr/
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4/5 STARS
This is short YA magical realism book. Kristin is a 17yr old with selective blindness. She has never been able to see or hear her brother even though everyone else can. Her parents leave her alone with him for the first time and a major snow storm hits causing them to lose power. An accident occurs and her brother gets lost. She tries to find him before something worse happens.
You can easily finish this book in one sitting. I thought the premise was very interesting and it was a heart warming story about a sibling relationship. It is very YA, so make sure you know that going in. The whole time I found myself willing Kristin to be able to see her brother hoping that she would by the end. (I won’t spoil it). At times it seemed like it would be more of a thriller, but it doesn’t quite go there.
Thank you Monica for reaching out to me and sending me a press box for your book! ❄️🌨️🕯️🍿
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqrEHCr/
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4/5 STARS
This is short YA magical realism book. Kristin is a 17yr old with selective blindness. She has never been able to see or hear her brother even though everyone else can. Her parents leave her alone with him for the first time and a major snow storm hits causing them to lose power. An accident occurs and her brother gets lost. She tries to find him before something worse happens.
You can easily finish this book in one sitting. I thought the premise was very interesting and it was a heart warming story about a sibling relationship. It is very YA, so make sure you know that going in. The whole time I found myself willing Kristin to be able to see her brother hoping that she would by the end. (I won’t spoil it). At times it seemed like it would be more of a thriller, but it doesn’t quite go there.
Thank you Monica for reaching out to me and sending me a press box for your book! ❄️🌨️🕯️🍿
April 19, 2023
Kristin, child number 3 of 4, is super excited when her parents bring home her new little brother, Josh. Imagine the surprise of Kristin & her family when she can't see, hear, smell, or feel him. Kristin suffers from selective blindness. This is bad enough on a regular day, but when she's trapped with Josh alone in a blizzard, well, it's even worse.
I loved this book. Were there problems? Yes. The girl has a brother who is, for all intents and purposes, invisible to her. Yet it seems that the adults are like "oof, that's inconvenient" instead of I don't know putting her into therapy??
That point aside, this book is atmospheric, emotional, tender - all sorts of loveliness. Kristin's anxiety over being left alone with Josh (which is totally valid!) winds through the story with a sharp edge. The relationship between Kristin and Josh is sweet. I do wish that the book had been longer!
I loved this book. Were there problems? Yes. The girl has a brother who is, for all intents and purposes, invisible to her. Yet it seems that the adults are like "oof, that's inconvenient" instead of I don't know putting her into therapy??
That point aside, this book is atmospheric, emotional, tender - all sorts of loveliness. Kristin's anxiety over being left alone with Josh (which is totally valid!) winds through the story with a sharp edge. The relationship between Kristin and Josh is sweet. I do wish that the book had been longer!
December 29, 2022
What if you were in charge of your younger brother but you couldn’t see him, hear him, smell him, or feel him? What if you were both stranded in a snowstorm and he goes missing?
That’s the story of Kris and her brother Josh. I absolutely loved the different ways they learned to communicate with each other and how close they are despite their unique circumstance. I also absolutely felt the frustration from them both. Kris is tired of people thinking the situation is all in her head, Josh is sick of being called invisible, and they’re both a little exhausted with the modified way they need to interact.
Even though this was a quick read at 215 pages, I felt very connected to the characters and loved having that glimpse into their unique situation. This story had me on the edge of my seat yet was heartwarming as well.
That’s the story of Kris and her brother Josh. I absolutely loved the different ways they learned to communicate with each other and how close they are despite their unique circumstance. I also absolutely felt the frustration from them both. Kris is tired of people thinking the situation is all in her head, Josh is sick of being called invisible, and they’re both a little exhausted with the modified way they need to interact.
Even though this was a quick read at 215 pages, I felt very connected to the characters and loved having that glimpse into their unique situation. This story had me on the edge of my seat yet was heartwarming as well.
November 20, 2022
What an amazing story… I don’t even know where to begin.
I felt so many emotions while reading this. I couldn’t stop reading until the very end. So GOOD!
I totally felt for both of the main characters. How heartbreakingly frustrating and sad it must be for both siblings. Growing up not being able to see or hear your little brother as if he’s invincible.
And also the younger brother having his sister not being able to see or hear him like that.
This story pulled on my heartstrings so very much. You know when a story is written well and is awesome if it makes you feel so much for the characters.
I highly highly recommend this as a must read!
I felt so many emotions while reading this. I couldn’t stop reading until the very end. So GOOD!
I totally felt for both of the main characters. How heartbreakingly frustrating and sad it must be for both siblings. Growing up not being able to see or hear your little brother as if he’s invincible.
And also the younger brother having his sister not being able to see or hear him like that.
This story pulled on my heartstrings so very much. You know when a story is written well and is awesome if it makes you feel so much for the characters.
I highly highly recommend this as a must read!
December 19, 2022
What an amazing read! Short and sweet, I opened it up one lazy Sunday afternoon and couldn't stop. Kristin and Josh's story grabbed my attention from the very beginning. Ever since the day he was born, Kristin has never been able to see Josh. She has selective blindness, and no one knows the cure. The complexity of Kristin and Josh's relationship was developed well in such a short read. The stakes were high throughout, and build to a satisfying climax at the end (I was flying through the book at that point!) I highly recommend this book!
March 10, 2023
I picked this up because the blurb sounded like something that I would enjoy. I ended up reading it in one sitting, finding myself tied to the pages and desperate to know what happened next. Kristen and Josh, their unique circumstances, their relationship and the way they adapted to interact was just delightful, keeping me hooked on the page as the tension grew. It was a quick read for me, but a delightful one. I adored seeing the brother and sister turn into a team despite the circumstances and it was a book I very much enjoyed. Recommended!
November 28, 2022
This grabs you from the very beginning and keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole read!
The psychological side of what Kristen endures is so well written it makes you feel such empathy for her. Then her brothers side just takes you for a whole other perspective! Absolutely fantastic and I loved every bit of it! I’m happy I’ve found an author that makes me want to read her stories again and again!!!
The psychological side of what Kristen endures is so well written it makes you feel such empathy for her. Then her brothers side just takes you for a whole other perspective! Absolutely fantastic and I loved every bit of it! I’m happy I’ve found an author that makes me want to read her stories again and again!!!
July 11, 2024
This was...not great. The concept could have been good if it ended a certain way but unfortunately it didn't and therefore the whole concept was just kind of dumb to be honest. There are a lot of things that don't make sense and the plot has a lot of holes. The constant reverences to a book series that I'm fairly certain doesn't exist in real life is annoying and unnecessary. I was very unimpressed.
December 2, 2022
I thought the concept of this book was different from anything else I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. To me I could totally relate to the anxiety of one of the main characters and kept me reading. I wish some days I could un-see people too lol especially at Walmart lol . Kudos to the author for this interesting and fun read .
April 6, 2023
Wow what a great book! If you love suspense then this book is for you. I couldn't read this book fast enough for wanting to know what happens next. And such an intriguing condition to not be able to see, hear, feel, or smell another human being. This definitely added an entirely different aspect to the situation that Kristin and Josh find themselves in. I highly recommend this book.
February 5, 2023
I loved this book. I loved the characters. I think it would be very sad if a person had selective blindness and could never see their family member. I love how the main characters bonded even though Kristin couldn’t see Josh. This is a very good YA fantasy.
February 19, 2023
This was such an original story I couldn’t put down.
December 31, 2023
Really liked it
Ots a Cute story. Worth the read. I read the whole book in about 3 days. It we pretty short.
Ots a Cute story. Worth the read. I read the whole book in about 3 days. It we pretty short.
December 19, 2022
WOW! This book hooked me in from the very beginning. The characters are so relatable, even though they endure things in their daily lives that I can’t even imagine. This is a page turner that will keep you guessing throughout.
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