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De liefdesbrieven van Abelard en Lily
Als ADHD'er Lily en autist Abelard per ongeluk een klaslokaal beschadigen, moeten ze nablijven. Dat vindt Lily geen straf; Abelard is slim, knap en loopt dertig seconden achter op de rest van de wereld. Perfect, want zij loopt juist dertig seconden voor. Ze vallen voor elkaar, maar hun relatie is niet zonder moeilijkheden. Is hun liefde sterk genoeg om de verschillen tussen hun persoonlijkheden te overbruggen?
336 pages, Paperback
First published December 26, 2017
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Laura Creedle
6 books100 followersLaura Creedle is ADHD, dyslexic and neuro-divergent. She writes young adult novels and blogs at http://adhd-writer.com. She lives in Austin, Texas in an urban forest with her husband and son, a cat who thinks he's a dog, and a tiny dog who acts like a cat. Also, a half dozen raccoons who have burrowed into her attic. Unless she plays NPR on a radio in the attic, because as everyone knows, raccoons hate low key pleasant liberalism.
Like most people in Austin, Laura plays guitar. She also owns more than one pair of cowboy boots. Neither of these is a requirement, but they help.
When not writing, Laura volunteers with a kindergarten pre-literacy program at a local school.
Like most people in Austin, Laura plays guitar. She also owns more than one pair of cowboy boots. Neither of these is a requirement, but they help.
When not writing, Laura volunteers with a kindergarten pre-literacy program at a local school.
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October 30, 2017
Thank you HMH Teen for providing an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Love Letters of Abelard & Lily is such a wonderful debut novel with protagonists that have an ADHD and Asperger Syndrome / Asperger's. Lily Michaels-Ryan and Abelard Mitchell have known each other since they were kids but it wasn't until they're in high school where they got closer. It all started one day, she and Abelard broke the classroom wall and got detention. For Lily, attending school is a daily struggle especially having short attention span and being impulsive most of the time. As for Abelard, he's intelligent but has difficulties on interacting with other people.
Abelard and Lily's story was light-hearted and cute. Both of them are fascinating characters and the romance between them was pure and heartwarming. After the kiss they shared, they started texting each other and exchanging passages from Héloïse d'Argenteuil's The Letters of Abélard and Héloïse . I love it's their way of expressing each other's feelings. It's clever, endearing and romantic. These two have a lot of precious moments and it definitely made me happy for them.
I love Lily's character development. Despite of ADHD, she keeps motivating herself to be better. She's a smart and witty girl who loves classic novels. With the support and love from her family and her boyfriend Abelard, it inspired her more to reach her dreams. It's like "If Abelard can go to college, so am I. Screw the monster inside my head. I can do it!". Kudos to her family (especially her mom) for the patience, understanding and taking care of Lily. Raising a child with a mental illness isn't an easy task. Sometimes Lily have outbursts and yet she remained firm and calm with the situation so as not to aggravate her further.
This is a great book for raising a mental health awareness. We should not isolate people suffering mental illness. Like normal people, they have feelings and we should be mindful with our words so as not to hurt them. Through Lily's point of view, you'll get to see what runs in her mind. It's raw and straightforward. It makes the whole book authentic to me and I really like the direction of the story. Lily had a chance to make her own decisions. It gives her a sense of independence and confidence. It's her choice if she's undergoing a medical procedure or not. Everything is up to her.
Overall, I enjoyed the story so much. Praises to Laura Creedle's enticing writing style. It may have ended vaguely and a part of me wants Abelard's point of view, it's still a notable and lovely debut. Is it too much if I want a sequel for Lily and Abelard? I want to know what happens next.
Full review posted.
The Love Letters of Abelard & Lily is such a wonderful debut novel with protagonists that have an ADHD and Asperger Syndrome / Asperger's. Lily Michaels-Ryan and Abelard Mitchell have known each other since they were kids but it wasn't until they're in high school where they got closer. It all started one day, she and Abelard broke the classroom wall and got detention. For Lily, attending school is a daily struggle especially having short attention span and being impulsive most of the time. As for Abelard, he's intelligent but has difficulties on interacting with other people.
Abelard and Lily's story was light-hearted and cute. Both of them are fascinating characters and the romance between them was pure and heartwarming. After the kiss they shared, they started texting each other and exchanging passages from Héloïse d'Argenteuil's The Letters of Abélard and Héloïse . I love it's their way of expressing each other's feelings. It's clever, endearing and romantic. These two have a lot of precious moments and it definitely made me happy for them.
I love Lily's character development. Despite of ADHD, she keeps motivating herself to be better. She's a smart and witty girl who loves classic novels. With the support and love from her family and her boyfriend Abelard, it inspired her more to reach her dreams. It's like "If Abelard can go to college, so am I. Screw the monster inside my head. I can do it!". Kudos to her family (especially her mom) for the patience, understanding and taking care of Lily. Raising a child with a mental illness isn't an easy task. Sometimes Lily have outbursts and yet she remained firm and calm with the situation so as not to aggravate her further.
This is a great book for raising a mental health awareness. We should not isolate people suffering mental illness. Like normal people, they have feelings and we should be mindful with our words so as not to hurt them. Through Lily's point of view, you'll get to see what runs in her mind. It's raw and straightforward. It makes the whole book authentic to me and I really like the direction of the story. Lily had a chance to make her own decisions. It gives her a sense of independence and confidence. It's her choice if she's undergoing a medical procedure or not. Everything is up to her.
Overall, I enjoyed the story so much. Praises to Laura Creedle's enticing writing style. It may have ended vaguely and a part of me wants Abelard's point of view, it's still a notable and lovely debut. Is it too much if I want a sequel for Lily and Abelard? I want to know what happens next.
Full review posted.
December 13, 2017
This was a very interesting, thought provoking, and emotional read. There was much more depth than I expected and I really liked that because it made the story seem more raw and real.
In all elements with this novel it seemed similar to a John Green novel. That isn't an insult AT ALL. John Green writes deep, emotional novels with complex characters and that was exactly what this novel also had. Both of the main characters are struggling with their own personal dilemmas while also trying to be there for each other. I am being vague here (as always) because I think it's best to go into this story (any story, really) blind.
I think there are both characteristics that readers will identify with these main characters as well as characteristics that readers will not relate to at all. Some of the characteristics/struggles that the main characters had I did not personally relate to but effected me emotionally and increased my knowledge towards what people may go through everyday. It definitely made me think.
The ending, I am not sure about. Part of me liked it and part of me is unsure. Was it left open for a sequel? Or was it left open so readers could question and interpret their own ending. I also am apprehensive regarding the "solution" that Lily is facing. I do not know how realistic it is in our reality as well as it has me question the message that is being sent. The majority of the novel feels like it's a message that everyone is unique with their own personal assets (in accompaniment with their struggles). However, this "solution" almost promotes the opposite idea and that an individual can be "cured". I am interested to read other opinions on this as well as the opinions of those affected by disabilities.
Overall, I did really enjoy this novel. It made me feel and it made me think. The one thing holding me back from fully supporting this novel was the introduction of what I felt was a "solution". That idea kind of makes me uncomfortable with the message that it could be sending. Aside from that, it was a very good read.
***Thank you to Goodreads as well as the author and publisher for supplying me with this novel via a giveaway***
In all elements with this novel it seemed similar to a John Green novel. That isn't an insult AT ALL. John Green writes deep, emotional novels with complex characters and that was exactly what this novel also had. Both of the main characters are struggling with their own personal dilemmas while also trying to be there for each other. I am being vague here (as always) because I think it's best to go into this story (any story, really) blind.
I think there are both characteristics that readers will identify with these main characters as well as characteristics that readers will not relate to at all. Some of the characteristics/struggles that the main characters had I did not personally relate to but effected me emotionally and increased my knowledge towards what people may go through everyday. It definitely made me think.
The ending, I am not sure about. Part of me liked it and part of me is unsure. Was it left open for a sequel? Or was it left open so readers could question and interpret their own ending. I also am apprehensive regarding the "solution" that Lily is facing. I do not know how realistic it is in our reality as well as it has me question the message that is being sent. The majority of the novel feels like it's a message that everyone is unique with their own personal assets (in accompaniment with their struggles). However, this "solution" almost promotes the opposite idea and that an individual can be "cured". I am interested to read other opinions on this as well as the opinions of those affected by disabilities.
Overall, I did really enjoy this novel. It made me feel and it made me think. The one thing holding me back from fully supporting this novel was the introduction of what I felt was a "solution". That idea kind of makes me uncomfortable with the message that it could be sending. Aside from that, it was a very good read.
***Thank you to Goodreads as well as the author and publisher for supplying me with this novel via a giveaway***
May 30, 2018
First of all, I want to thank HMH teen for providing me an arc of this book via Netgalley
I had been eagerly waiting for The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily to be released so when my request to review it was accepted, you can imagine how I grateful I was! I was really intrigued by the synopsis since I have read books with autistic reps in the past but never one with an ADHD rep!
I quite liked the pace of the story and although there is insta-love, the relationship development between Lily and Abelard is so sweet and innocent you can't help but fall in love with them :') I enjoyed the story overall but I did wish that there was more to the ending. I was hoping for a bit more romance as well but I am not too upset about it since the story in itself was a cute and unique read!
I had been eagerly waiting for The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily to be released so when my request to review it was accepted, you can imagine how I grateful I was! I was really intrigued by the synopsis since I have read books with autistic reps in the past but never one with an ADHD rep!
I quite liked the pace of the story and although there is insta-love, the relationship development between Lily and Abelard is so sweet and innocent you can't help but fall in love with them :') I enjoyed the story overall but I did wish that there was more to the ending. I was hoping for a bit more romance as well but I am not too upset about it since the story in itself was a cute and unique read!
November 26, 2017
4.5 stars
I loved this synopsis and was pretty eager to get into this story.
Love love loved Lily and Abelard. I loved that they find each other and start the sweetest relationship. I loved being inside Lily’s head, but would have loved to get inside Abelard’s, even for just a peek.
Plot wise, it was fantastic. It’s heartbreaking and hopeful and swoony and the way ADHD and Aspergers is portrayed felt authentic. And the use of the letters was unique and created a new path for the both of them through something familiar. My only complaint is that I would have liked just a little bit more at the ending.
Overall, it was a quick and compelling read. I could easily read another book about the two of them.
**Huge thanks to HMH Books for Young Readers for providing the arc free of charge**
I loved this synopsis and was pretty eager to get into this story.
Love love loved Lily and Abelard. I loved that they find each other and start the sweetest relationship. I loved being inside Lily’s head, but would have loved to get inside Abelard’s, even for just a peek.
Plot wise, it was fantastic. It’s heartbreaking and hopeful and swoony and the way ADHD and Aspergers is portrayed felt authentic. And the use of the letters was unique and created a new path for the both of them through something familiar. My only complaint is that I would have liked just a little bit more at the ending.
Overall, it was a quick and compelling read. I could easily read another book about the two of them.
**Huge thanks to HMH Books for Young Readers for providing the arc free of charge**
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December 19, 2017
I feel like I am being pulled in multiple directions. I adored the cuteness of this book. There was so much to like...and dislike....
All quotes are not final until actual publication.
PRO: Proper ADHD representation and Asperger's representation. Lily is 30 seconds ahead, neurons firing at lightspeed and Abelard is 30 seconds behind in processing. They are both intelligent and lonely because of the way their brains are wired. It makes them different. Props to the book for not making those differences feel like a bad thing. As someone with ADD, I understood her thought processes so well. The desire to run away. Being unable to stay in the same train of thought. People looking at you like you are crazy because your stories are non-linear but make total sense to you. Sometimes not understanding what people are saying, even though they are talking directly to you because your brain can't process it sometimes. Being medicated and feeling like you are a completely different person. There is so much I identified with, but it was also stressful to read a book with a thought process similar to mine.
NEG: I counted two instances in this book where Lily thinks/talks negatively about other women. It's lazy, it tears down others. SO MUCH NO. Instance #1: "I'm not like other girls." Instance #2: when looking at the other students in the robo-lab with Abelard, she notes two other guys and a "nerd girl." Why are they not nerd boys? Because she is interested in science, it makes her a nerd girl? I'm not a fan. Let's not do this anymore.
PRO: ROMANCE. I loved it. I shipped it. I appreciated that they discussed Abelard's sensory overload in regards to their relationship. I appreciated that Lily saw a good opportunity for him and didn't prevent him from reaching out for it. I appreciate that their relationship felt mutually supportive and that they truly understood each other.
NEG: The ending. I can concede that the ending will feel differently for many people, and if I was in position, I might have done the same. However, for a book that is all about being true to yourself and not changing for anyone, it sure made a 180 degree turn. I'm not saying it was a bad ending, but it wasn't the ending I wanted.
Thank you to the publishers and those over at Edelweiss+ for sending me an electronic ARC of this book. The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily will be released next Tuesday.
All quotes are not final until actual publication.
You are a fractured snowflake, a pattern repeated in infinite detail in a world full of salt crystals. You're not broken-you're perfect."
PRO: Proper ADHD representation and Asperger's representation. Lily is 30 seconds ahead, neurons firing at lightspeed and Abelard is 30 seconds behind in processing. They are both intelligent and lonely because of the way their brains are wired. It makes them different. Props to the book for not making those differences feel like a bad thing. As someone with ADD, I understood her thought processes so well. The desire to run away. Being unable to stay in the same train of thought. People looking at you like you are crazy because your stories are non-linear but make total sense to you. Sometimes not understanding what people are saying, even though they are talking directly to you because your brain can't process it sometimes. Being medicated and feeling like you are a completely different person. There is so much I identified with, but it was also stressful to read a book with a thought process similar to mine.
Hyperfocus. The ADHD superpower. The ability to work obsessively and without regard to the passage of time on something important.
NEG: I counted two instances in this book where Lily thinks/talks negatively about other women. It's lazy, it tears down others. SO MUCH NO. Instance #1: "I'm not like other girls." Instance #2: when looking at the other students in the robo-lab with Abelard, she notes two other guys and a "nerd girl." Why are they not nerd boys? Because she is interested in science, it makes her a nerd girl? I'm not a fan. Let's not do this anymore.
PRO: ROMANCE. I loved it. I shipped it. I appreciated that they discussed Abelard's sensory overload in regards to their relationship. I appreciated that Lily saw a good opportunity for him and didn't prevent him from reaching out for it. I appreciate that their relationship felt mutually supportive and that they truly understood each other.
"I was fine being alone, because I didn't even know I was alone until I met you."
NEG: The ending. I can concede that the ending will feel differently for many people, and if I was in position, I might have done the same. However, for a book that is all about being true to yourself and not changing for anyone, it sure made a 180 degree turn. I'm not saying it was a bad ending, but it wasn't the ending I wanted.
Thank you to the publishers and those over at Edelweiss+ for sending me an electronic ARC of this book. The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily will be released next Tuesday.
December 10, 2017
2 Stars
Read full review here: 5171 Miles Book Blog
Thank you to HMH Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for providing an ARC for review.
I think the coolest feature of this story was the authenticity of Abelard and Heloise, the two people Abelard and Lily bonded over. Abelard and Heloise, two star-crossed lovers from the medieval times around 1116, became famous for exchanging love letters - just like Abelard and Lily did in this story, only they exchanged love letters via text. They not only texted each other what they were feeling, they even quoted medieval love letters from Abelard and Heloise themselves.
Which brings me to Abelard and Lily's relationship status. I didn't know those two were actually dating until Lily referred to Abelard as her boyfriend. I was honestly surprised and really confused about this turn of events. There were no obvious feelings, no build-up and no indication whatsoever that those two would become an item any time soon. Don't get me wrong, they were really cute together but it was so out of the blue that I thought missed a whole bunch of chapters.
Another thing that really confused me were sentences like "Don't come in - you haven't inspreefed ayftey procols" or "I have filled out a Skrellnetch form for you. Your mother will have to sign the kerbling and return it to the main office before you can be burn to claps..." and "Sclur your blashes". For just a moment, I thought those were Spanish words because a few of the teachers and students had Spanish names and were talking in that language too. But I quickly dismissed that thought because even though I can't speak a word Spanish, those couldn't be Spanish after all - even I knew that. In the end, it took me almost the entire book to figure out that Lily's ADHD made her comprehend some words differently at times. At least that's what I think was happening here. If I'm wrong, please explain to me what was really going on.
I don't suffer from ADHD, I have no friends that suffer from ADHD and I have never read a book about a character that was suffering from ADHD, which is why I have no clue about any symptons, cause, occurence, or severity of ADHD. Laura Creedle should definitely have explained the basic knowledge of this behavior to the reader.
I was bored about halfway through the book and I was skipping through the last 45% of the book and I was rather relieved when it was over.
The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily was not the story I was hoping for.
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I expected a little more...
RTC!
Read full review here: 5171 Miles Book Blog
Thank you to HMH Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for providing an ARC for review.
I think the coolest feature of this story was the authenticity of Abelard and Heloise, the two people Abelard and Lily bonded over. Abelard and Heloise, two star-crossed lovers from the medieval times around 1116, became famous for exchanging love letters - just like Abelard and Lily did in this story, only they exchanged love letters via text. They not only texted each other what they were feeling, they even quoted medieval love letters from Abelard and Heloise themselves.
Which brings me to Abelard and Lily's relationship status. I didn't know those two were actually dating until Lily referred to Abelard as her boyfriend. I was honestly surprised and really confused about this turn of events. There were no obvious feelings, no build-up and no indication whatsoever that those two would become an item any time soon. Don't get me wrong, they were really cute together but it was so out of the blue that I thought missed a whole bunch of chapters.
Another thing that really confused me were sentences like "Don't come in - you haven't inspreefed ayftey procols" or "I have filled out a Skrellnetch form for you. Your mother will have to sign the kerbling and return it to the main office before you can be burn to claps..." and "Sclur your blashes". For just a moment, I thought those were Spanish words because a few of the teachers and students had Spanish names and were talking in that language too. But I quickly dismissed that thought because even though I can't speak a word Spanish, those couldn't be Spanish after all - even I knew that. In the end, it took me almost the entire book to figure out that Lily's ADHD made her comprehend some words differently at times. At least that's what I think was happening here. If I'm wrong, please explain to me what was really going on.
I don't suffer from ADHD, I have no friends that suffer from ADHD and I have never read a book about a character that was suffering from ADHD, which is why I have no clue about any symptons, cause, occurence, or severity of ADHD. Laura Creedle should definitely have explained the basic knowledge of this behavior to the reader.
I was bored about halfway through the book and I was skipping through the last 45% of the book and I was rather relieved when it was over.
The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily was not the story I was hoping for.
**********
I expected a little more...
RTC!
October 22, 2017
“For every horrible person in the universe, there is a truly amazingly good person waiting to undo the evil. It’s all a matter of timing.”
The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily is such a beautifully rendered contemporary novel that resonates emotionally and effectively uses well-crafted characters to engage you in a moving story of human connection. We follow two neurodivergent teens, Lily Michaels-Ryan, who has ADHD, and Abelard Mitchell, who has Asperger’s, as they come together after serving detention and bond over a love for ancient love letters. Lily and Abelard grow closer, and they must explore what defines a relationship, and what is best for each of them.
Things I Liked
I absolutely loved that this story featured two neurodivergent characters. It was fantastic seeing how Lily and Abelard process the world differently. This is Own Voices rep for ADHD and dslyxia, and you can clearly see what Lily is dealing with with her own ADHD - her confusion, frustration, drifting, and focus are all clearly captured and reflected. I loved her talking about how asking for help made her angry, because I feel like that is so easy to relate to. Lily feels like she’s broken, and she breaks things, but Abelard accepts and embraces Lily for who she is. They relate in a beautiful way and their connect and history feel so real and earnest. I really loved them.
All of Lily and Abelard’s flirting is so cute and fluffy. I loved all of the texts and references to The Letters of Abelard and Heloise - it was so unique and seemed perfectly them. I also really loved the love letters they wrote to each other - they were made of all things swoon worthy and happiness.
The parallels to The Letters of Abelard and Heloise. The passion of wanting more, but not being sure if you can maintain what you have or be who you want to be if you’re with this person, was so beautifully mirrored in Lily and Abelard’s journey.
I really love that the characters in the story actively challenge the love cure. Lily’s mom repeatedly tells Lily that she can’t rely on another person, in this case Abelard, for happiness. And Abelard sees Lily, not as a broken person, but a fractal - perfectly chaotic - and worthy of affection as she is.
There was some surprising humor that was really showcased by Lily’s narration and inner dialogue. One of my favorite lines is both poignant and candid:
“But love doesn’t make you human. Being able to feel pain deeply, or even being able to feel the pain of others, doesn’t make you human. What makes you human is the ability to tolerate paperwork.”
Things I Didn’t Like
This isn’t a negative so much as a wish, I would have LOVED a POV from Abelard. I was expecting a more even balance between the two characters, but this really was Lily’s story. Abelard having a POV would have been awesome to get more of him, his mindset, his perspective of their relationship, and his emotions.
The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily is a surprisingly humorous tale of love and connections between two neurodivergent teens. The characters are captivatingly real and the emotions are grippingly honest. This love story is a tale for the ages.
I received a copy of the book from HMH via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
December 22, 2017
I loved so many things about this book, but mostly I loved Lily. Obviously, the hopeless romantic in me adored that Lily and Abelard found each other. These two people, who were considered "different" connected through the words of two long ago lovers, and from there, love flourished. This one delivered a lot more than I was expecting, and I loved just about every second of it!
•Pro: Lily. I LOVED Lily. Being in her head was quite an experience. Her voice was clear and distinct. She had so much to say, and I wanted to listen to it all. Her observations were witty and often insightful. Most times, she made me laugh, but there were many time where my heart broke for her.
•Pro: The romance was very different. Lily and Abelard had a very successful texting romance, but it was tricky for them to navigate in person. I found it quite sweet that each was willing to make sacrifices for the other, and I was keeping my fingers crossed that they would make it.
•Pro: The texts! Lily and Abelard's exchanges were so sweet and swoony. Whereas they were somewhat awkward in real life, each of them were really able to communicate their feelings effectively when messaging. Also, the Abelard and Heloise quotes were wonderful and used so well. I thought it was fantastic that they could connect this way.
•Pro: Because both Lily and Abelard were quite intelligent and well read, there were some really great exchanges on many different topics that piqued my interest.
•Con: I know some people like them, but I abhor open ended endings. I need closure, people!! I need definitive answers, and though the ending is hopeful, it is by no means an ending without many questions.
•Pro: People keep talking about the "instalove" in this book, but Lily and Abelard actually had a history. Abelard mentions it. Lily mentions it. Even Abelard's mom mentions their past playdates, and apparently, Lily showed a kindness to Abelard which he never forgot.
•Pro: I thought the book had some really fabulous auxiliary characters. Rosalind was a wonderful best friend. I enjoyed her and her family tremendously. I also thought Lily's sister was quite special. You could tell how much she loved and cared for Lily.
•Pro: For a guy who was not big on socializing, Abelard knew the exact right things to say some times. When he told Lily, "You are a fractured snowflake, a pattern repeated in infinite detail in a world full of salt crystals. You're not broken - you're perfect," it melted my heart.
Overall: This book delivered emotions galore! There was laughter, tears, anger, and a lot of grins. This was a solid debut, and I definitely hope to read more of Creedle's work.
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review
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•Pro: Lily. I LOVED Lily. Being in her head was quite an experience. Her voice was clear and distinct. She had so much to say, and I wanted to listen to it all. Her observations were witty and often insightful. Most times, she made me laugh, but there were many time where my heart broke for her.
•Pro: The romance was very different. Lily and Abelard had a very successful texting romance, but it was tricky for them to navigate in person. I found it quite sweet that each was willing to make sacrifices for the other, and I was keeping my fingers crossed that they would make it.
•Pro: The texts! Lily and Abelard's exchanges were so sweet and swoony. Whereas they were somewhat awkward in real life, each of them were really able to communicate their feelings effectively when messaging. Also, the Abelard and Heloise quotes were wonderful and used so well. I thought it was fantastic that they could connect this way.
•Pro: Because both Lily and Abelard were quite intelligent and well read, there were some really great exchanges on many different topics that piqued my interest.
•Con: I know some people like them, but I abhor open ended endings. I need closure, people!! I need definitive answers, and though the ending is hopeful, it is by no means an ending without many questions.
•Pro: People keep talking about the "instalove" in this book, but Lily and Abelard actually had a history. Abelard mentions it. Lily mentions it. Even Abelard's mom mentions their past playdates, and apparently, Lily showed a kindness to Abelard which he never forgot.
•Pro: I thought the book had some really fabulous auxiliary characters. Rosalind was a wonderful best friend. I enjoyed her and her family tremendously. I also thought Lily's sister was quite special. You could tell how much she loved and cared for Lily.
•Pro: For a guy who was not big on socializing, Abelard knew the exact right things to say some times. When he told Lily, "You are a fractured snowflake, a pattern repeated in infinite detail in a world full of salt crystals. You're not broken - you're perfect," it melted my heart.
Overall: This book delivered emotions galore! There was laughter, tears, anger, and a lot of grins. This was a solid debut, and I definitely hope to read more of Creedle's work.
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review
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January 29, 2018
4 “Keep the #ownvoices books coming” Stars
This book was so, so good. Cute. Heartbreaking, at times. Romantic. And above all, authentic.
I’m not the best judge of ADHD or Asperger’s rep, but this sure felt like one of the most authentic representations of neurodivergent teens I’d seen in a while. And I’m a firm believer that is the result of the author’s experience. This is another successful example of why we need more #ownvoice books.
In The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily, we follow Lilly’s struggle with her ADHD meds, her relationship with her family (a loving mother and a fun, smart younger sister) and her first real experience in the romance world.
The first-person POV is one of this book’s best aspects. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed this as much if I hadn’t been inside Lilly’s head. At times, the experience reminded me of reading Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall (yep, also #ownvoices). I say this because following Lilly’s thoughts was hard. She’d go on about things, misinterpret what someone was telling her, jump from thought to thought, and I’d get overwhelmed just reading those things. To me, that made the whole reading experience even more special.
Aside from the authentic voice, this book also brought awesome side characters. I loved Lilly's relationship with her mother, a woman that felt real and loving and flawed. I loved how different she was from her young sister, but how sweet the girl still was. And I loved, loved the romance and Abelard.
Abelard and Lily's relationship was sweet and innocent and gave me major feels. It was portrayed in such a beautiful way I couldn't help but fall madly in love with it. There's nothing else I can say other than it was special.
This whole book was special and I highly recommend it to everyone looking for a sweet, but real YA story with authentic voice.
March 15, 2017
Lily Michaels-Ryan thinks of herself as She-Hulk. She's constantly breaking things, acting on impulses, and generally feeling more monster than human, as her ADHD makes her feel like her brain is broken. And being a monster is lonely.
But then she starts dating Abelard, who not only understands what it's like to feel broken (since he's on the autism spectrum), but who finds her broken brain to be fascinating and beautiful. And for the first time, she doesn't feel so alone. But just like everything else in her life, she knows it's not long before she breaks what she has with Abelard, too.
I adored this book. Adored it. Lily is such a mess and so smart and so nerdy and so ridiculous and so endearing and I just love her so much. I spent the entire book wanting to hug her.
Through Lily's voice, Laura Creedle captures so perfectly what it's like to feel like your brain is broken that at one point I burst into tears because it all just felt so spot on and so powerful.
I was always excited to pick up this book and spend a bit more time with Lily, and I found myself intentionally reading slowly, because I just wanted to stay in this book world with Lily and Abelard and their broken, beautiful brains forever.
Or, as Abelard would say, not broken, but fractured. Because:
"Mathematicians use fractals to model things that appear to be chaotic but are really accumulations of complex patterns. Fractured things, not broken, because broken implies that there is a normal, when mathematically there isn't. Normal would simply mean easily predictable--like a salt crystal. Fractured things like snowflakes and mountain ranges are more geometrically interesting and require more complex modeling... You are a fractured snowflake, a pattern repeated in infinite detail in a world full of salt crystals."
But then she starts dating Abelard, who not only understands what it's like to feel broken (since he's on the autism spectrum), but who finds her broken brain to be fascinating and beautiful. And for the first time, she doesn't feel so alone. But just like everything else in her life, she knows it's not long before she breaks what she has with Abelard, too.
I adored this book. Adored it. Lily is such a mess and so smart and so nerdy and so ridiculous and so endearing and I just love her so much. I spent the entire book wanting to hug her.
Through Lily's voice, Laura Creedle captures so perfectly what it's like to feel like your brain is broken that at one point I burst into tears because it all just felt so spot on and so powerful.
I was always excited to pick up this book and spend a bit more time with Lily, and I found myself intentionally reading slowly, because I just wanted to stay in this book world with Lily and Abelard and their broken, beautiful brains forever.
Or, as Abelard would say, not broken, but fractured. Because:
"Mathematicians use fractals to model things that appear to be chaotic but are really accumulations of complex patterns. Fractured things, not broken, because broken implies that there is a normal, when mathematically there isn't. Normal would simply mean easily predictable--like a salt crystal. Fractured things like snowflakes and mountain ranges are more geometrically interesting and require more complex modeling... You are a fractured snowflake, a pattern repeated in infinite detail in a world full of salt crystals."
July 5, 2020
While reading this book, I tried to like it. I tried to relate to it. But I ended up really disliking it, because the final message is so incredibly wrong to me. Obviously, disorders like autism and ADHD are difficult to cope with. But they're not diseases and they should never be treated as such. They are not things to be cured, or even things you should want to be cured. It was so weird to me that the book starts out trying to state the importance of self acceptance and being who you are, yet ending up promoting surgical procedures to take away a part of that just to be more 'normal'. Especially since any type of brain surgery is obviously very risky, so why would anyone even consider cutting into a healthy brain? I couldn't disagree more about this, and that made it impossible to like the book at all. On top of that, I felt like there was too much of a focus on being 'normal', considering there just isn't any such thing in the first place. Should there have been more of a critical approach to the topic, I might have actually appreciated it, but as it is, it just seems to tell people there is something wrong with them that should be fixed if possible.
May 6, 2017
What to say? All I can say is that I read this book over the course of two days, couldn't put it down and loved every word, every character and every moment that I spent with Lily and Abelard. Whew. I'm exhausted from all the emotions.
August 27, 2018
En weer heeft Gottmer een succesnummer gekozen om uit te geven. Ze geven niet superveel YA uit, maar wat ze uitgeven vind ik over het algemeen echt supergoed.
ZO ook dit boek. Ik leefde heel erg met het hoofdpersonage mee. Ze hebben ook iets bijzonders gedaan met hoe de wereld voor haar binnenkomt, waardoor ik me veel beter in haar kon verplaatsen dan als ze dat op de normale manier hadden opgeschreven. Dit vind ik echt bijzonder en knap én fijn!
Het plot vind ik gewoon super. Ik heb de hele achtbaan van emoties gehad tijdens het lezen van dit boek, en dat vind ik superfijn en leuk.
Ik raad dit boek aan als je houdt van YA contemporary met een vleugje inhoudelijke onderwerpen, zoals de boeken van Sarah Dessen, Morgan Matson of Julie Buxbaum! Ik heb er echt enorm van genoten :)
PS De auteur is zelf ook dyslectisch en ADHD dus ze weet waar ze het over heeft. Maar wederom gaat op wat ik las in Het ongelukproject wat ook breder te trekken is: als je één iemand hebt ontmoet met x (insert: ADHD< autisme, OCD etc.), dan heb je één iemand ontmoet met X. 1 persoon is niet illustratief voor een hele groep mensen die onder eenzelfde labeltje vallen.
Als de ervaring van de personages niet overeenkomt met die van mensen in iemand omgeving, betekent dat niet dat de representatie in dit boek verkeerd is, of dat iemand een ander labeltje zou moeten hebben. Dit is een ding dat met de huidige opkomst van diversiteit in boeken en de discussies eromheen met regelmaat door mijn hoofd spookt en wat ik toch even kwijt wilde.
ZO ook dit boek. Ik leefde heel erg met het hoofdpersonage mee. Ze hebben ook iets bijzonders gedaan met hoe de wereld voor haar binnenkomt, waardoor ik me veel beter in haar kon verplaatsen dan als ze dat op de normale manier hadden opgeschreven. Dit vind ik echt bijzonder en knap én fijn!
Het plot vind ik gewoon super. Ik heb de hele achtbaan van emoties gehad tijdens het lezen van dit boek, en dat vind ik superfijn en leuk.
Ik raad dit boek aan als je houdt van YA contemporary met een vleugje inhoudelijke onderwerpen, zoals de boeken van Sarah Dessen, Morgan Matson of Julie Buxbaum! Ik heb er echt enorm van genoten :)
PS De auteur is zelf ook dyslectisch en ADHD dus ze weet waar ze het over heeft. Maar wederom gaat op wat ik las in Het ongelukproject wat ook breder te trekken is: als je één iemand hebt ontmoet met x (insert: ADHD< autisme, OCD etc.), dan heb je één iemand ontmoet met X. 1 persoon is niet illustratief voor een hele groep mensen die onder eenzelfde labeltje vallen.
Als de ervaring van de personages niet overeenkomt met die van mensen in iemand omgeving, betekent dat niet dat de representatie in dit boek verkeerd is, of dat iemand een ander labeltje zou moeten hebben. Dit is een ding dat met de huidige opkomst van diversiteit in boeken en de discussies eromheen met regelmaat door mijn hoofd spookt en wat ik toch even kwijt wilde.
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May 15, 2023i have the most eerie feeling that i've read this. i genuinely think i have. but it's not on my gr and i have a notoriously faulty memory and intricate daydreams.
sigh. my head is a very confusing place to be stuck.
sigh. my head is a very confusing place to be stuck.
September 30, 2018
Dit boek was zo mooi!
July 6, 2017
**Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complementary copy of THE LOVE LETTERS OF ABELARD AND LILY in exchange for my honest review**
GRADE: B
4 STARS
Lily, impulsively kisses her classmate after going off her ADHD meds. Abelard is high functioning on the Autism Spectrum, doesn't normally like to be touched. The two begin aa atypical romance, despite their challenges, but those challenges may just tear them apart.
Laura Creedle's debut novel will have broad appeal to those with and without disabilities. Lily is a frustrating character, especially when med noncompliant and she uses her ADHD as an excuse. At times she doesn't want to ask for the special accommodations, which would be fine if she could function without it. She doesn't communicate about the side effects that cause her to stop taking the meds. I had a hard time seeing what she brought to the friendship with her best friend. I really liked Abelard and how hard he worked to overcome the obstacles of his condition.
The most interesting aspect for me was the debate over the brain surgery which would eliminate Lily's need for meds. Was she broken in need of fixing or was she leveling the playing field by correcting an obstacle? I was glad for the choice she ultimately made.
THE LOVE LETTERS OF ABELARD AND LILY will help neurotypical kids see the challenges of those with disabilities and give kids with ADHD and Autism characters to champion.
GRADE: B
4 STARS
Lily, impulsively kisses her classmate after going off her ADHD meds. Abelard is high functioning on the Autism Spectrum, doesn't normally like to be touched. The two begin aa atypical romance, despite their challenges, but those challenges may just tear them apart.
Laura Creedle's debut novel will have broad appeal to those with and without disabilities. Lily is a frustrating character, especially when med noncompliant and she uses her ADHD as an excuse. At times she doesn't want to ask for the special accommodations, which would be fine if she could function without it. She doesn't communicate about the side effects that cause her to stop taking the meds. I had a hard time seeing what she brought to the friendship with her best friend. I really liked Abelard and how hard he worked to overcome the obstacles of his condition.
The most interesting aspect for me was the debate over the brain surgery which would eliminate Lily's need for meds. Was she broken in need of fixing or was she leveling the playing field by correcting an obstacle? I was glad for the choice she ultimately made.
THE LOVE LETTERS OF ABELARD AND LILY will help neurotypical kids see the challenges of those with disabilities and give kids with ADHD and Autism characters to champion.
December 21, 2016
The description on Edelweiss originally included information stating that Lily had ADHD and Abelard had Aspergers. I immediately thought I have to read this book. I want to see inside the minds of these characters. Creedle didn't disappoint in her writing. Lily is a fully formed character with ADHD. Readers get to experience all the chaos inside her mind and understand (somewhat) what it is like to live life on the attention defecit spectrum. Then there is Abelard in all of his quirkiness. It is great fun to read about the inner-thoughts of people rarely seen in books.
Now to the plot. Lily is disorganized and a chaotic mess at school. Her parents are divorced and she hopes to go see her father, who lives far away. But she has to turn in all her work, get good grades and stop missing school. Those three things are exceptionally hard for Lily - especially when she doesn't take her medicine consistently. One day she breaks a room divider at school and meets Abelard who is on the other side of the divider. They begin texting each other. Which is really the best way for each of them to communicate. Both Lily and Abelard have to figure out if they want to adapt their patterns and safe routines in order to make room for each other in their lives.
Really wish this book was coming out sooner than 12/17.
Now to the plot. Lily is disorganized and a chaotic mess at school. Her parents are divorced and she hopes to go see her father, who lives far away. But she has to turn in all her work, get good grades and stop missing school. Those three things are exceptionally hard for Lily - especially when she doesn't take her medicine consistently. One day she breaks a room divider at school and meets Abelard who is on the other side of the divider. They begin texting each other. Which is really the best way for each of them to communicate. Both Lily and Abelard have to figure out if they want to adapt their patterns and safe routines in order to make room for each other in their lives.
Really wish this book was coming out sooner than 12/17.
May 17, 2017
I got to read this book as an ARC, and I must say it was wonderful! Lily is unique, but oh so familiar. There were many times where she would say or think something, and it was the same thing I had heard from my family members who are dyslexic or have ADHD. I felt like I was reading their story, and that meant the world to me. I can't wait to share this book with them.
I was surprised, because I thought this was just a love story, but really, this was Lily's story, and how she grows and matures. I loved it, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested. The only reason I gave this four instead of five stars is because there were a few moments I wish were deeper or had been explored more. Most notably:
I was surprised, because I thought this was just a love story, but really, this was Lily's story, and how she grows and matures. I loved it, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested. The only reason I gave this four instead of five stars is because there were a few moments I wish were deeper or had been explored more. Most notably:
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November 12, 2017I don't know about the depiction of autism, and this is really not a book for people who hate instalove, but it was definitely interesting to read a YA with a female main character who has ADHD. That was my favorite aspect for sure. For me, it wasn't as successful with the romance or the general conceit, but I'm glad I read it for a POV I haven't seen before.
April 16, 2017
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this amazing story and I loved it. Lily is so raw and real and her struggles to make sense of her ADHD and her family and her love for Abelard made this book completely engrossing.
May 29, 2017
This book was everything. I finished it in a day and a half because I couldn't stop reading. The characters are all fully formed and so real and relatable. The insights into ADHD were fantastic. Such a beautiful book.
December 27, 2017
The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily was a novel which had me interested as soon as I heard about it. It distinctly made me think of books like Made You Up by Francesca Zappia, and if you know how much I loved that book, then you understand how excited I was to read this novel. I was especially interested in the mental health themes and representation.
We immediately enter right into the world of Lily, who has ADHD. Lily’s attention span is short – she moves from one thing to the next so quickly. But what I loved most about stepping into her brain? She’s always thinking of something, she is always delving into a new idea, and it seems so… active? So energetic? But at the same time, I started to think about how tiring it must be for her, and wondered if she ever wanted to be able to stick to a single idea for a long time. Creedle perfectly wove her writing style into the character – I could really get a sense of being inside Lily’s head and trying to deal with her neurodivergence while also going through the typical things that teenagers must do in the growing up stage of life. I do know some people who have ADHD, but not on the level that Lily has.
We also get to know Abelard well from this story, and his condition is never exactly pinpointed… although Lily does mention him having something like Asperger’s. I would have wanted to know exactly what it was about Abelard that made him neurodivergent because it would be something I personally would have wanted to research a bit more into. It becomes clear that Abelard’s mindset is the complete opposite to Lily’s. Even though we never get to dive into it as readers, Creedle manages to present his character in a way that hints as to what it might be like to live in his mind. And somehow, slowly, his character grew on me, and his incredible sweetness helped with that quite a lot.
I also really liked the side characters. In mental health awareness you need to be careful with the secondary characters because it may either seem like their entire lives are dedicated to helping the main character through any of their trials. But it is also important to remember that these characters have their own lives and their own stories too. In the beginning of the novel I was worried that the secondary characters were leaning toward the former end of YA mental health awareness literature. However, by around the halfway mark I could see this wasn’t the case. This was something I really appreciated while reading.
I greatly enjoyed how Creedle wove a unique hobby between the two characters to connect them. I appreciated the medieval love letters and how it contributed to their romantic story. I also really appreciated how this novel dipped into the themes of family issues too, and how even parents aren’t perfect too. They can make mistakes… and need to learn from them.
However, having said all these great elements about the characters and the creative artistry of the author, I felt like something was missing. I do enjoy my character driven novels, but I felt like this one needed more of a plot. Or if not a grand plot, then there needed to be amore build up to the conclusions and what it meant for the character, because the conclusion felt a bit underwhelming to me.
Relevance to today: This novel is so relevant to today because it discusses and represents two different neurodivergent children and what this means for their lives as they grow up. We need more mental health awareness as sometimes it is not always a visual difficulty that some people struggle with in everyday life.
This review can originally be found on Olivia's Catastrophe: http://oliviascatastrophe.com/2017/12...
We immediately enter right into the world of Lily, who has ADHD. Lily’s attention span is short – she moves from one thing to the next so quickly. But what I loved most about stepping into her brain? She’s always thinking of something, she is always delving into a new idea, and it seems so… active? So energetic? But at the same time, I started to think about how tiring it must be for her, and wondered if she ever wanted to be able to stick to a single idea for a long time. Creedle perfectly wove her writing style into the character – I could really get a sense of being inside Lily’s head and trying to deal with her neurodivergence while also going through the typical things that teenagers must do in the growing up stage of life. I do know some people who have ADHD, but not on the level that Lily has.
We also get to know Abelard well from this story, and his condition is never exactly pinpointed… although Lily does mention him having something like Asperger’s. I would have wanted to know exactly what it was about Abelard that made him neurodivergent because it would be something I personally would have wanted to research a bit more into. It becomes clear that Abelard’s mindset is the complete opposite to Lily’s. Even though we never get to dive into it as readers, Creedle manages to present his character in a way that hints as to what it might be like to live in his mind. And somehow, slowly, his character grew on me, and his incredible sweetness helped with that quite a lot.
I also really liked the side characters. In mental health awareness you need to be careful with the secondary characters because it may either seem like their entire lives are dedicated to helping the main character through any of their trials. But it is also important to remember that these characters have their own lives and their own stories too. In the beginning of the novel I was worried that the secondary characters were leaning toward the former end of YA mental health awareness literature. However, by around the halfway mark I could see this wasn’t the case. This was something I really appreciated while reading.
I greatly enjoyed how Creedle wove a unique hobby between the two characters to connect them. I appreciated the medieval love letters and how it contributed to their romantic story. I also really appreciated how this novel dipped into the themes of family issues too, and how even parents aren’t perfect too. They can make mistakes… and need to learn from them.
However, having said all these great elements about the characters and the creative artistry of the author, I felt like something was missing. I do enjoy my character driven novels, but I felt like this one needed more of a plot. Or if not a grand plot, then there needed to be amore build up to the conclusions and what it meant for the character, because the conclusion felt a bit underwhelming to me.
Relevance to today: This novel is so relevant to today because it discusses and represents two different neurodivergent children and what this means for their lives as they grow up. We need more mental health awareness as sometimes it is not always a visual difficulty that some people struggle with in everyday life.
This review can originally be found on Olivia's Catastrophe: http://oliviascatastrophe.com/2017/12...
January 5, 2018
This book was so disappointing on so many levels. For about the first 100 pages I could not put the book down. The author started off with a great plot point. The two many characters struggle with disabilities and the book is told from Lily's perspective. A 16 year old high school student who struggles with ADHD.
In the beginning I found the book a little difficult to read but I thought it was because the author was writing from the perspective of someone with ADHD. However, as I read on I found that I could not connect to the writing style. In addition it seemed like the "garbled words" and "run on thoughts" seemed to disappear from the main characters narration unless it was convenient for the story line, at which time they were thrown back into the story.
I found the main character to be unlikable and not because of her disabilities. Lilly seemed very immature for an 16 year old. Some other reviews have mentioned the same thing but they did not know if it was because the character struggled with ADHD and Dyslexia. I don't know if this is the case or not, but I felt like the author would go back and forth between making her seem like an adult and then all of the sudden she is acting like a 12 year old who doesn't understand the world.
I also found the love story to be so unbelievable. It is another one of those Insta-Love stories that I can not stand in YA or Contemporary novels. I love a good love story and the idea of these two teens who have similar struggles falling in love is such a good story line. However the author fell flat in building up the romance.
I almost could not finish the book because of so much back and forth at the end. **SPOILERS AHEAD** First she was going to move to Portland to be with her dad. Then Abelard (ugh don't get me started on this name) was going to go with her. Then they were going to stay. Then he was going on vacation and all of the sudden he was not coming back because he was all of the sudden accepted into his college of choice and had to stay for two weeks of orientation (what?! this does not happen in real life..... and just wait for my rant on the timeline.) Then he says he not going to stay because of her not being there with him (uhhh what changed from the time you decided to stay and the time you decided not to stay....NOTHING!) So she tells him she moved to Portland and to not come back to Austin to he wouldn't leave New Mexico (very confusing, I know.) Then she tells him randomly a few weeks later (again...timeline is off here see below) she is having brain surgery, so he rushes back overnight and they meetup and decide she is not going to have brain surgery and they are going to run off to New Mexico together.
Okay so all of that back and forth made me hate the main characters and their level of maturity. If that was not bad enough, for seemingly no reason at all - other than a painting of a man killed by a drunk driver 20 years ago - she changes her mind and convinces her to stay. yeah..... I know....
So that brings me to the timeline. Supposedly Abelard went to New Mexico two weeks before finals and the end of the school year. Around this time is when Lilly is being tested for the new implant/brain surgery.) The author makes it seems like weeks and weeks pass while she is going through this testing. At which point Lilly is living her "weeks" of life without talking to Abelard. In reality when Abelard rushes back to her it has been less than two weeks as he is still in his 2 week "orientation" and she has had not finals yet.
This book made me so angry. My biggest pet peeve when reading a book is a good plot line that I am excited to read and then the author destroying the book. I am so disappointed in this book and wish I could get back the couple of hours I spent reading it.
In the beginning I found the book a little difficult to read but I thought it was because the author was writing from the perspective of someone with ADHD. However, as I read on I found that I could not connect to the writing style. In addition it seemed like the "garbled words" and "run on thoughts" seemed to disappear from the main characters narration unless it was convenient for the story line, at which time they were thrown back into the story.
I found the main character to be unlikable and not because of her disabilities. Lilly seemed very immature for an 16 year old. Some other reviews have mentioned the same thing but they did not know if it was because the character struggled with ADHD and Dyslexia. I don't know if this is the case or not, but I felt like the author would go back and forth between making her seem like an adult and then all of the sudden she is acting like a 12 year old who doesn't understand the world.
I also found the love story to be so unbelievable. It is another one of those Insta-Love stories that I can not stand in YA or Contemporary novels. I love a good love story and the idea of these two teens who have similar struggles falling in love is such a good story line. However the author fell flat in building up the romance.
I almost could not finish the book because of so much back and forth at the end. **SPOILERS AHEAD** First she was going to move to Portland to be with her dad. Then Abelard (ugh don't get me started on this name) was going to go with her. Then they were going to stay. Then he was going on vacation and all of the sudden he was not coming back because he was all of the sudden accepted into his college of choice and had to stay for two weeks of orientation (what?! this does not happen in real life..... and just wait for my rant on the timeline.) Then he says he not going to stay because of her not being there with him (uhhh what changed from the time you decided to stay and the time you decided not to stay....NOTHING!) So she tells him she moved to Portland and to not come back to Austin to he wouldn't leave New Mexico (very confusing, I know.) Then she tells him randomly a few weeks later (again...timeline is off here see below) she is having brain surgery, so he rushes back overnight and they meetup and decide she is not going to have brain surgery and they are going to run off to New Mexico together.
Okay so all of that back and forth made me hate the main characters and their level of maturity. If that was not bad enough, for seemingly no reason at all - other than a painting of a man killed by a drunk driver 20 years ago - she changes her mind and convinces her to stay. yeah..... I know....
So that brings me to the timeline. Supposedly Abelard went to New Mexico two weeks before finals and the end of the school year. Around this time is when Lilly is being tested for the new implant/brain surgery.) The author makes it seems like weeks and weeks pass while she is going through this testing. At which point Lilly is living her "weeks" of life without talking to Abelard. In reality when Abelard rushes back to her it has been less than two weeks as he is still in his 2 week "orientation" and she has had not finals yet.
This book made me so angry. My biggest pet peeve when reading a book is a good plot line that I am excited to read and then the author destroying the book. I am so disappointed in this book and wish I could get back the couple of hours I spent reading it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 27, 2017
By the middle, i was kind of done with it.
July 19, 2020
*3.5 cute story nothing crazy special to me
May 31, 2017
This was a one-sit read for me! Once I started, I couldn't stop. Come distractions and emotional upheavals, I couldn't put it down. Except for the occasions where the tenuous nature of first loves, what it means to have control over your life, and the question of what is broken and what is normal drove me to stare into the vast eternity of the white ceiling above me. I can't wait for this book to be out in the world so that people I know and love can find this book and know it and love it the same way I do.
December 18, 2017
I think everyone should read this book. It's such a lovely and charming love story about two different children who want to feel love. And it will melt your heart and it will leave you heartbroken,but when you meet Abelard and Lily you will not regret one minute spending with them. Not one minute. Because they will grovel in your heart and stay there forever.
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If you want to read whole review you can do it at pobesnelabubamara.blogspot.rs :)
May 13, 2017
I finished an ARC of this in one sitting. Lily and Abelard's story is sweet and unique and made me smile and, okay, made me cry a bit too. Being in Lily's POV pulls you into her challenges and frustrations and you can't help but root for her from chapter 1. Loved it!
November 11, 2017
Thank you so much HMHTeen for sending me an ARC of The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily ❤️
I really loved this story, and don’t know what else to say, that usually happens to me when I read a boom that I liked and loved. The characters, Abelard and Lily, were so real and perfect, I liked how they could be themselves with each other even if it was scary sometimes.
I admire Lily, I admire how strong she is and how finally starts to do something for herself, and not to make someone else happy, above all, I loved how Abelard told her that not matter what he would always love her <3
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AND THE ENDING! I NEED MORE! ❤️
I really loved this story, and don’t know what else to say, that usually happens to me when I read a boom that I liked and loved. The characters, Abelard and Lily, were so real and perfect, I liked how they could be themselves with each other even if it was scary sometimes.
I admire Lily, I admire how strong she is and how finally starts to do something for herself, and not to make someone else happy, above all, I loved how Abelard told her that not matter what he would always love her <3
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AND THE ENDING! I NEED MORE! ❤️
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