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Remember Me
Jamie Richards has lost a lot. Her father died four years ago and her mother is consumed by her career. Jamie finds an escape through her artistic passion and her first love―the one person who hasn't abandoned her, Erica Sinclair.
Overwhelmed by their own harsh realities, Jamie and Erica create a world of their own in an abandoned park―a place they call "Wonderland." Jamie idolizes Erica until the two grow closer, and she realizes that her ideal image of Erica is nothing shy of fiction. When cracks beneath the exterior become more prevalent, Jamie begins to question the love she thought she had for Erica, and if that love was ever reciprocated.
And then it happens. A shocking event occurs that changes Jamie and Erica's relationship forever. Jamie knows that there's no escaping this reality―she'll have to find a way to move forward without hiding behind her sketchbook.
Reader remember me contains themes of suicide.
Overwhelmed by their own harsh realities, Jamie and Erica create a world of their own in an abandoned park―a place they call "Wonderland." Jamie idolizes Erica until the two grow closer, and she realizes that her ideal image of Erica is nothing shy of fiction. When cracks beneath the exterior become more prevalent, Jamie begins to question the love she thought she had for Erica, and if that love was ever reciprocated.
And then it happens. A shocking event occurs that changes Jamie and Erica's relationship forever. Jamie knows that there's no escaping this reality―she'll have to find a way to move forward without hiding behind her sketchbook.
Reader remember me contains themes of suicide.
- GenresYoung AdultLesbianLGBT
208 pages, Paperback
First published May 11, 2014
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About the author
Melanie Batchelor
1 book2 followersMelanie finished her first novel-length story at age twelve and wrote her second manuscript, Remember Me, at age fourteen. Her first published novel, Remember Me, came out in 2014 and won a gold Moonbeam Children's Book award.
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July 29, 2014
Main Points
Writing Style:
I don't object to books written in verse. But I certainly would have liked to know that before I started reading.
All in all, it just made the book really short. There wasn't much time to really flesh out the characters (although it certainly made an admirable attempt) and the plot was really more of an outline. But the verse was very poignant.
Plot:
It was depressing, really. I didn't like Erica much. She didn't pay very much attention to Jamie, who still loved her for some reason, and she very obviously used her. It was annoying to watch. And her obsession with stupid Chris who was not at all attractive in any way. But at least he was sort of nice? Still, Erica was...a jerk. I don't know. They were all so young.
I do appreciate how they could just...be together without being too social. Just sitting with each other while they did their separate things. When I can do that with a friend, I know we've reached a good place. Especially if we have a designated spot for it, like Jamie and Erica had.
But the story was so short! Jamie realizes that Erica isn't all that. And still continues to obsess about her. I guess what draws them together is the fact that their families are so dysfunctional. And in Erica's case, not even real. Her foster mom was a real jerk.
So what made me give this 5 stars? It sounds so far like I hated it. Well, it was sad, but it was beautiful too. I recognized a lot of themes in here that really do apply to real life even though we don't notice or think about it. See the quotes section below.
Quotes
About her mother: "She's still a victim of this world but the evidence is harder to find." (14%) I just like how that sounds.
Erica's speech: "Nobody asked us if we wanted to be born into this world. Nobody asked us who our parents should be, what kind of government we'd like for our country- you know, how we want the world to function. We are born with no options." (58%)
Erica's explanation: "I love writing fiction because I create the world and everyone in it. I can send them to hell or seventh heaven. But poetry...poetry is too real. In fiction, I am God." (59%) I agree.
Good vs. Bad
Good:
writing
themes
setting
ending
plot
Less than perfect:
Erica
Erica
certain other characters
romance
Bottom Line
This book was depressing, but real and beautiful too. I disliked most of the characters, but the plot and ending were reasonable. There were a lot of themes and things we don't often think about but I believe to be true. I liked the writing. Would I read more by this author? Maybe. Would I recommend this book to others? Probably. Maybe.
This review was originally posted at Awesome Book Assessment.
Writing Style:
I don't object to books written in verse. But I certainly would have liked to know that before I started reading.
All in all, it just made the book really short. There wasn't much time to really flesh out the characters (although it certainly made an admirable attempt) and the plot was really more of an outline. But the verse was very poignant.
Plot:
It was depressing, really. I didn't like Erica much. She didn't pay very much attention to Jamie, who still loved her for some reason, and she very obviously used her. It was annoying to watch. And her obsession with stupid Chris who was not at all attractive in any way. But at least he was sort of nice? Still, Erica was...a jerk. I don't know. They were all so young.
I do appreciate how they could just...be together without being too social. Just sitting with each other while they did their separate things. When I can do that with a friend, I know we've reached a good place. Especially if we have a designated spot for it, like Jamie and Erica had.
But the story was so short! Jamie realizes that Erica isn't all that. And still continues to obsess about her. I guess what draws them together is the fact that their families are so dysfunctional. And in Erica's case, not even real. Her foster mom was a real jerk.
So what made me give this 5 stars? It sounds so far like I hated it. Well, it was sad, but it was beautiful too. I recognized a lot of themes in here that really do apply to real life even though we don't notice or think about it. See the quotes section below.
Quotes
About her mother: "She's still a victim of this world but the evidence is harder to find." (14%) I just like how that sounds.
Erica's speech: "Nobody asked us if we wanted to be born into this world. Nobody asked us who our parents should be, what kind of government we'd like for our country- you know, how we want the world to function. We are born with no options." (58%)
Erica's explanation: "I love writing fiction because I create the world and everyone in it. I can send them to hell or seventh heaven. But poetry...poetry is too real. In fiction, I am God." (59%) I agree.
Good vs. Bad
Good:
writing
themes
setting
ending
plot
Less than perfect:
Erica
Erica
certain other characters
romance
Bottom Line
This book was depressing, but real and beautiful too. I disliked most of the characters, but the plot and ending were reasonable. There were a lot of themes and things we don't often think about but I believe to be true. I liked the writing. Would I read more by this author? Maybe. Would I recommend this book to others? Probably. Maybe.
This review was originally posted at Awesome Book Assessment.
August 19, 2014
I normally don't like comparing books (especially comparing them to the straight white male overlord of YA), but this felt like the queer girl's Looking For Alaska. In verse. And more depressing, surprisingly.
Jamie is blank, numb after losing her father. Her mother is a workaholic and she only has her two best friends to turn to, but they don't have a drama free life either. Erica doesn't let her in to her life, Jamie only knows that Erica and Asher are living in what's essentially a foster home. While Erica barely lets Jamie into her house, she lets her into her own private heaven, Wonderland, an abandoned park on the edge of a forest. Jamie cherishes the time she spends there with Erica, who she is without a doubt in love with. Laying there in the grass Jamie draws and Erica writes. Sometimes they kiss, even though Erica has a boyfriend.
Erica is bitter and cynical. She's never happy. She smokes and writes poetry. She talks about how jealous she is of Jamie's happiness. She flares up when Jamie doesn't do everything she says. She's clearly depressed, but because she's a victim of the foster system, nothing happens. Jamie (and Chris, the boyfriend) are too hypnotized by her allure to see that she needs help. Apparently.
Eventually, Erica's manic pixie dream girl facade starts to crack and Jamie bails. You can kind of see where this is going.
The first half was boring, the poetry not fitting with the content but it didn't really read like that was the intention. Every character was a stereotype and never fleshed out, except for when Jamie starts to realize that the image she made up in her made of Erica isn't real. But we all know that that does no good, we all know the ending from reading the summary. The ending felt like a slap in the face from the author. Like she didn't care about mentally ill people at all. The decision Jamie made disgusted me. At least in Looking For Alaska the main character dealt with losing his manic pixie dream girl and used that experience to grow.
The only redeeming factor was the debunking of the manic pixie dream girl trope, which while done better than John Green's attempts, was still problematic at best. I liked the comparison of Erica wanting to write fiction and her entire identity being fiction.
Basically, it would have been a fine book if it would have been fleshed out more and if it wasn't for the poor treatment of a mentally ill character.
Jamie is blank, numb after losing her father. Her mother is a workaholic and she only has her two best friends to turn to, but they don't have a drama free life either. Erica doesn't let her in to her life, Jamie only knows that Erica and Asher are living in what's essentially a foster home. While Erica barely lets Jamie into her house, she lets her into her own private heaven, Wonderland, an abandoned park on the edge of a forest. Jamie cherishes the time she spends there with Erica, who she is without a doubt in love with. Laying there in the grass Jamie draws and Erica writes. Sometimes they kiss, even though Erica has a boyfriend.
Erica is bitter and cynical. She's never happy. She smokes and writes poetry. She talks about how jealous she is of Jamie's happiness. She flares up when Jamie doesn't do everything she says. She's clearly depressed, but because she's a victim of the foster system, nothing happens. Jamie (and Chris, the boyfriend) are too hypnotized by her allure to see that she needs help. Apparently.
Eventually, Erica's manic pixie dream girl facade starts to crack and Jamie bails. You can kind of see where this is going.
The first half was boring, the poetry not fitting with the content but it didn't really read like that was the intention. Every character was a stereotype and never fleshed out, except for when Jamie starts to realize that the image she made up in her made of Erica isn't real. But we all know that that does no good, we all know the ending from reading the summary. The ending felt like a slap in the face from the author. Like she didn't care about mentally ill people at all. The decision Jamie made disgusted me. At least in Looking For Alaska the main character dealt with losing his manic pixie dream girl and used that experience to grow.
The only redeeming factor was the debunking of the manic pixie dream girl trope, which while done better than John Green's attempts, was still problematic at best. I liked the comparison of Erica wanting to write fiction and her entire identity being fiction.
Basically, it would have been a fine book if it would have been fleshed out more and if it wasn't for the poor treatment of a mentally ill character.
September 19, 2014
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You know, I really love novels written in free-verse poetry. I like that I can finish reading them within a couple of hours, but despite the little time it takes me to get through them, when the book is well done I’m left overwhelmed by the story and my feelings over the characters. This book did just that. It’s very short but oh it’s incredible!
Written in uncomplicated, not-flowery, but beautiful prose, Remember Me follows the story of Jamie and her relationship with her enigmatic best friend Erica. The verses are written with such honesty and depth; I immediately cared about Jamie. She was so vulnerable and insecure, but also fiercely loyal and strong, despite the loss she suffered and the distant relationship with her mother.
Because it’s written from Jamie’s POV and she’s madly in love with Erica, I understood Erica’s appeal. She’s mysterious and quirky, she goes to the library but doesn’t like checking out the books herself because reading is so personal to her and she is a writer. She only answers questions she feels like answering, and she’s spontaneous, leaving the house for a deserted park at 10pm. Jamie idolises Erica and glosses out the darker elements within her. Erica is selfish and manipulative. She’s unhappy to an extent of self-destruction and she leans on Jamie as she does this.
The climax wasn’t predictable at all. I genuinely didn’t see that ending coming, and maybe it’s because I was hopeful and I just wanted Jamie to be happy. After that event, the author showed how incredibly talented she is with that poetry from Erica. It was so lovely and sad.
In conclusion, it’s a super short read but it’s worth every minute spent on it. It’s such a heartbreaking, haunting story that deals with first love, grief and family dynamics. I have to mention that this book was written by a 16-year-old. She started writing it when she was fourteen. Isn’t that incredible and inspiring? I didn’t know this until I finished the book and I was mind-blown. She’s so talented and I look forward to reading more works from her.
Oh, but that cover is hideous. It almost put me off from requesting this book.
You know, I really love novels written in free-verse poetry. I like that I can finish reading them within a couple of hours, but despite the little time it takes me to get through them, when the book is well done I’m left overwhelmed by the story and my feelings over the characters. This book did just that. It’s very short but oh it’s incredible!
Written in uncomplicated, not-flowery, but beautiful prose, Remember Me follows the story of Jamie and her relationship with her enigmatic best friend Erica. The verses are written with such honesty and depth; I immediately cared about Jamie. She was so vulnerable and insecure, but also fiercely loyal and strong, despite the loss she suffered and the distant relationship with her mother.
Because it’s written from Jamie’s POV and she’s madly in love with Erica, I understood Erica’s appeal. She’s mysterious and quirky, she goes to the library but doesn’t like checking out the books herself because reading is so personal to her and she is a writer. She only answers questions she feels like answering, and she’s spontaneous, leaving the house for a deserted park at 10pm. Jamie idolises Erica and glosses out the darker elements within her. Erica is selfish and manipulative. She’s unhappy to an extent of self-destruction and she leans on Jamie as she does this.
The climax wasn’t predictable at all. I genuinely didn’t see that ending coming, and maybe it’s because I was hopeful and I just wanted Jamie to be happy. After that event, the author showed how incredibly talented she is with that poetry from Erica. It was so lovely and sad.
In conclusion, it’s a super short read but it’s worth every minute spent on it. It’s such a heartbreaking, haunting story that deals with first love, grief and family dynamics. I have to mention that this book was written by a 16-year-old. She started writing it when she was fourteen. Isn’t that incredible and inspiring? I didn’t know this until I finished the book and I was mind-blown. She’s so talented and I look forward to reading more works from her.
Oh, but that cover is hideous. It almost put me off from requesting this book.
July 12, 2018
I have no problem with books written in verse. In fact, Ellen Hopkins is one of my favorite authors and she writes her novels primarily (always?) in verse. However, as strange as it may seem, I like to know that a book is written in verse before I start it. It's one of those weird things I don't enjoy being surprised with. The reason I'm bringing this up should be obvious, but in case it isn't, Remember Me is written in verse.
Though well written, this is a very short book (reading time was less than half an hour). I believe Remember Me falls victim to those problems that many other verse novels encounter. It's a very restricted way to tell a story and develop characters. I had a pretty good idea with where the book was headed and I ended up being correct. Even when it was all over, I didn't feel much. Considering the length and, likely, style of writing I didn't feel connected to the characters enough to have any sort of emotional reaction.
Overall, it was a well written story and it was good for what it was. I believe Melanie Batchelor potential and would like to see how she does in something longer and not written in verse.
* This book was received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. *
Though well written, this is a very short book (reading time was less than half an hour). I believe Remember Me falls victim to those problems that many other verse novels encounter. It's a very restricted way to tell a story and develop characters. I had a pretty good idea with where the book was headed and I ended up being correct. Even when it was all over, I didn't feel much. Considering the length and, likely, style of writing I didn't feel connected to the characters enough to have any sort of emotional reaction.
Overall, it was a well written story and it was good for what it was. I believe Melanie Batchelor potential and would like to see how she does in something longer and not written in verse.
* This book was received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. *
July 10, 2015
**Copy kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
Remember Me is a book written entirely in verse, which I did not know going into the story. Usually I don't read books like this, finding a better story weaved in regular fiction - however Remember Me is an exception.
Remember Me was the sort of book that was better because it wasn't perfect. Sometimes the words seemed clunky, or there wasn't enough explanation, or it just plain would have read better as a short story. Overall though, the raw honesty and emotion of Batchelor's work sent me into tears more than once. The parts about Jamie's dad were absolutely gripping. I don't know if the author has experienced such a loss in her life or not, but she was absolutely spot on there. Jamie's grief felt tangible and was absolutely flooring.
Batchelor's debut is a job absolutely well done, especially at such a young age. The story read very well, with a few exceptions - I would have liked more information on Asher, Chris, and the days between Erica's suicide and the end of the book. But perhaps in this book, less is more as it makes the story a bit more memorable.
Overall, I'd give the book 3.5/5 stars as a whole, and would definitely read more of Batchelor's work in the future
Remember Me is a book written entirely in verse, which I did not know going into the story. Usually I don't read books like this, finding a better story weaved in regular fiction - however Remember Me is an exception.
Remember Me was the sort of book that was better because it wasn't perfect. Sometimes the words seemed clunky, or there wasn't enough explanation, or it just plain would have read better as a short story. Overall though, the raw honesty and emotion of Batchelor's work sent me into tears more than once. The parts about Jamie's dad were absolutely gripping. I don't know if the author has experienced such a loss in her life or not, but she was absolutely spot on there. Jamie's grief felt tangible and was absolutely flooring.
Batchelor's debut is a job absolutely well done, especially at such a young age. The story read very well, with a few exceptions - I would have liked more information on Asher, Chris, and the days between Erica's suicide and the end of the book. But perhaps in this book, less is more as it makes the story a bit more memorable.
Overall, I'd give the book 3.5/5 stars as a whole, and would definitely read more of Batchelor's work in the future
June 24, 2014
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I hate giving negative reviews books I get for review, but there's not much I can say positively about this novel except it's a thankfully quick read.
Jamie is still mourning the loss of her father and trying to navigate a difficult relationship with her mother. She has a crush on her best friend Erica. Jamie is an artist, Erica a poet. But the friendship seems unequal, with Jamie caring more. Will Erica return her feelings?
REMEMBER ME is written in Jamie's first person unrhyming verse. This format seemed more gimmicky to me than stylistic. Character development was weak at best. There wasn't much to Jamie except for her grief, her drawing and her crush. I didn't grasp what her attraction to Erica was, which should have been central to the plot and character. There was a "big event" that affected everyone's relationships, but the why of that event was never fully explained. The best thing about this book is it took me less than an hour to read.
I liked the premise of the plot, but the execution left me unfulfilled and thus I can't recommend this book.
I hate giving negative reviews books I get for review, but there's not much I can say positively about this novel except it's a thankfully quick read.
Jamie is still mourning the loss of her father and trying to navigate a difficult relationship with her mother. She has a crush on her best friend Erica. Jamie is an artist, Erica a poet. But the friendship seems unequal, with Jamie caring more. Will Erica return her feelings?
REMEMBER ME is written in Jamie's first person unrhyming verse. This format seemed more gimmicky to me than stylistic. Character development was weak at best. There wasn't much to Jamie except for her grief, her drawing and her crush. I didn't grasp what her attraction to Erica was, which should have been central to the plot and character. There was a "big event" that affected everyone's relationships, but the why of that event was never fully explained. The best thing about this book is it took me less than an hour to read.
I liked the premise of the plot, but the execution left me unfulfilled and thus I can't recommend this book.
May 26, 2017
Erica is Jamie's best friend. She's also a complicated girl stuck in the foster care system, an artist, dreamer, victim, and manipulator. Jamie is dealing with loss of her own: her father was killed in a car accident four years ago, and her mother traded her grief in for long hours at the corporate office. Erica is all that Jamie has, and she's even more than a best friend: Jamie's in love with her. Erica has a boyfriend, but that doesn't stop her from using Jamie (or anyone, really) whenever it suits her.
Jamie's story is told in haunting, dreamy prose that instantly drew me in. The characters are three-dimensional and deeply realized. Erica isn't a villain -- she's a complicated teenage girl, and I felt sorry for her as the novel progressed. But more than anything, I empathized with Jamie.
Forgiveness. Grace. That's the words I thought of as I finished this novel. It's a beautiful read, and even more amazing because it was written by a fourteen year-old author. I very much look forward to what Melanie Batchelor writes next.
Jamie's story is told in haunting, dreamy prose that instantly drew me in. The characters are three-dimensional and deeply realized. Erica isn't a villain -- she's a complicated teenage girl, and I felt sorry for her as the novel progressed. But more than anything, I empathized with Jamie.
Forgiveness. Grace. That's the words I thought of as I finished this novel. It's a beautiful read, and even more amazing because it was written by a fourteen year-old author. I very much look forward to what Melanie Batchelor writes next.
July 24, 2014
3.5 stars
Note: Received from Netgalley for review.
I have read a handful of novels in verse, and usually, I don't think the form adds anything to it. If a novel is in verse, I feel like making that choice should add something. I love poetic writing to the point that flowery, purple prose doesn't even bother me. But for some reason, I don't think novels in verse are really my thing.
This one was pretty good, although again, I don't think the form added anything. In fact, it took something away. I loved the characters in this novel, but they weren't very developed. If the book had been longer, of written in prose and therefore had more space to devote to character development, it would have been worlds better.
As it was, it was still pretty great. It was nice to read a book with lgbt themes that was about a normal person just being in love, without it being a huge deal that they were gay. I loved all the characters, I just wanted more of them. The book was great, but it needed fleshing out. The parts of it that were there were great--I just wanted more of it.
Note: Received from Netgalley for review.
I have read a handful of novels in verse, and usually, I don't think the form adds anything to it. If a novel is in verse, I feel like making that choice should add something. I love poetic writing to the point that flowery, purple prose doesn't even bother me. But for some reason, I don't think novels in verse are really my thing.
This one was pretty good, although again, I don't think the form added anything. In fact, it took something away. I loved the characters in this novel, but they weren't very developed. If the book had been longer, of written in prose and therefore had more space to devote to character development, it would have been worlds better.
As it was, it was still pretty great. It was nice to read a book with lgbt themes that was about a normal person just being in love, without it being a huge deal that they were gay. I loved all the characters, I just wanted more of them. The book was great, but it needed fleshing out. The parts of it that were there were great--I just wanted more of it.
September 6, 2014
I received this book off of netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I've never read a book written in verse but I found Remember Me surprisingly enjoyable. I thought that aspects of both Jamie and Erica were really relatable and that made me enjoy the book even more. I liked how realistic the relationship between Erica and Jamie was, the fact that Jamie preferred to be ignorant to Erica’s problems rather than finding out what she was really going through really connected with me. I thought it was an honest portrayal of a lot of teenage relationships and I found it really touching and sad. I’d definitely recommend picking this up if you’re interested in reading a book written in verse as I really liked it.
I've never read a book written in verse but I found Remember Me surprisingly enjoyable. I thought that aspects of both Jamie and Erica were really relatable and that made me enjoy the book even more. I liked how realistic the relationship between Erica and Jamie was, the fact that Jamie preferred to be ignorant to Erica’s problems rather than finding out what she was really going through really connected with me. I thought it was an honest portrayal of a lot of teenage relationships and I found it really touching and sad. I’d definitely recommend picking this up if you’re interested in reading a book written in verse as I really liked it.
August 28, 2014
Jamie has lost her father. She has a mother too consumed by her career to be there for Jamie. Jamie uses her art to escape. However Jamie has a good friend, Erica. Jamie and Erica create their own world and call it "Wonderland." As they grow closer, Jamie wonders about their relationship. Then something shocking happens and Jamie can't hide behind her art anymore.
The story is written in verse, but don't let that stop you from reading this novel. You feel Jamie's emotions as your own while you read it. It is a well written, beautiful story.
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
The story is written in verse, but don't let that stop you from reading this novel. You feel Jamie's emotions as your own while you read it. It is a well written, beautiful story.
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
September 10, 2016
This impressive book, written in free verse, chooses its words carefully and effectively to create well-rounded characters and a moving story about a teenage girl struggling with emotional challenges in her life and how she evolves. The beautifully crafted text proves that sometimes less is more; the author skillfully and profoundly conveys a wide range of concepts, from everyday teenage self-doubt to the lingering pain of losing a parent. It's amazing what she accomplishes in such a succinctly-written book. AND SHE'S ONLY 16. I know this book is intended for young adult audiences, but I'm way past that age and enjoyed it immensely. I think you will too.
July 16, 2014
Very good short novel in verse format. This is a style you don't see enough of and contrary to what another reviewer wrote, it's not "gimmicky"--it's just another style. She brings a lot of depth and feeling to her characters without spelling everything out for you. With very few words some really heavy stuff is communicated, and it creates a sort of profoundness without being all flowery, which I hate. Some parts are stronger than others but those strong parts are REALLY strong and make up for any lapses. It only takes a couple of hours to read so I wish it was longer, but I already have friends asking to borrow it because I liked it so much.
July 1, 2014
I couldn’t put this book down. I bought it for my daughters, but I took a look and found myself very intrigued by the story and characters. I love the writing style and appreciate how the author says so much and creates such vivid imagery with few words. I think many teens could relate to the feelings that the main character, Jamie, has of wanting to feel accepted by someone else, but never feeling really secure in the relationship. My daughters loved it too. We are very impressed by this talented young writer!
August 17, 2014
Written all in short poems, Remember Me is a quick read. The poetry is pretty good, but the story could use some more development. It's by a fairly young author, and I think that, with practice, she will turn out to be quite good. The characters were interesting, but in the end, it just seemed like there was something lacking. I did like the plot line, and I think that with a little more depth, it could be a very successful story.
I'd recommend this book to someone interested in reading a YA book in an alternate format.
I'd recommend this book to someone interested in reading a YA book in an alternate format.
July 29, 2014
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The writing format was something completely different for me but yet I still enjoyed the book! It kept me turning the pages just to see what would take place next. Great job Melanie Batchelor!
The writing format was something completely different for me but yet I still enjoyed the book! It kept me turning the pages just to see what would take place next. Great job Melanie Batchelor!
March 7, 2018
Love u mel <3
July 5, 2014
Outstanding ~ like reading Updike, beginning with the first page.
April 6, 2015
An.entire story written in a spoken word poetry form. Pretty amazing stuff from someone so young.
December 5, 2015
Well-written, especially for a 14-year-old (!), but I probably wouldn't read it again.
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