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A Feeling Like Home
Sixteen-year-old Paige Williams can’t stop self-sabotaging.
Not when her dad gets sick, not when her relationship implodes, not even when her parents send her to another-freaking-state for the summer to live with her sister. Paige just wants to have fun, spray paint a few walls, and block out everything stressful, including her growing concern that she might be sick as well. To make things worse, her parents threaten her with boarding school in the fall if she can’t prove she’s changed her bad habits.
Paige’s parents sign her up for a rebuilding project in Texas where her sister lives. Meanwhile, Paige reluctantly befriends her sister’s straight-laced teenage neighbor, Joey, who is a frequent guest. He’s so different from her, but Paige realizes that may not be a bad thing, especially since being around Joey curbs her urge to vandalize and ignore the rules. He even makes her forget about the debilitating stomach cramps she struggles to hide.
Just as Paige begins to feel settled in Texas, her dad’s worsening Crohn’s disease brings her home to Seattle. When her own health fails her, she has the choice of staying at home and receiving care. Or, she could go back to Texas and prove for once and for all that she’s more than her mistakes and more than a disease. Torn between two worlds and two versions of herself, Paige must decide where, and with whom, she truly feels at home.
Not when her dad gets sick, not when her relationship implodes, not even when her parents send her to another-freaking-state for the summer to live with her sister. Paige just wants to have fun, spray paint a few walls, and block out everything stressful, including her growing concern that she might be sick as well. To make things worse, her parents threaten her with boarding school in the fall if she can’t prove she’s changed her bad habits.
Paige’s parents sign her up for a rebuilding project in Texas where her sister lives. Meanwhile, Paige reluctantly befriends her sister’s straight-laced teenage neighbor, Joey, who is a frequent guest. He’s so different from her, but Paige realizes that may not be a bad thing, especially since being around Joey curbs her urge to vandalize and ignore the rules. He even makes her forget about the debilitating stomach cramps she struggles to hide.
Just as Paige begins to feel settled in Texas, her dad’s worsening Crohn’s disease brings her home to Seattle. When her own health fails her, she has the choice of staying at home and receiving care. Or, she could go back to Texas and prove for once and for all that she’s more than her mistakes and more than a disease. Torn between two worlds and two versions of herself, Paige must decide where, and with whom, she truly feels at home.
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First published August 3, 2021
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October 18, 2021
2.5 stars ⭐⭐✨
A feeling like Home by Haleigh Wenger was a quick read for me. It had its moments but they were short-lived for me. Overall a good story.
Thank you, NetGalley, author, and publications for providing an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. 🙏🏾😊
A feeling like Home by Haleigh Wenger was a quick read for me. It had its moments but they were short-lived for me. Overall a good story.
Thank you, NetGalley, author, and publications for providing an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. 🙏🏾😊
July 1, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book.
I finished this book a few days ago and this is what I’m still thinking about:
I never related to Paige as a character.
The plot/story didn’t really make sense.
Let’s start with Paige, since this was my biggest problem. We’re led to believe there’s some BIG reason she’s being sent to boarding school, but it never comes up. We’re TOLD she’s a delinquent, but she never shows it. If anything Paige acts like most teenagers, grumpy, angsty and annoyed by her family. The Paige we’re shown and live with and the ‘bad’ Paige are two completely different people. By the time the ‘bad’ Paige comes out we’ve sat with the normal teen Paige for so long it feels like a personality change.
Paige never felt real to me. I think we were supposed to believe that she was a self-sabotaging teen, but I never felt that until it was too late. Paige is obviously going through a lot and complains about it, but never talks to anyone. When she does open up it’s never explored beyond the surface level for so long that by the time we have some kind of deep conversation it still feels lacking.
The very first line of the summary says that Paige self-sabotages. But that rarely happens. Stuff happens to Paige and she handles it badly. It’s not really self-sabotage to me.
I could continue with Paige, but I’ve said enough I think. Let’s move on to the plot/overall story.
It didn’t work for me. From the first page to the last I didn’t like how the story developed. I didn’t like how Paige interacted with the other characters (who were all mostly one dimensional), I didn’t like how Paige spent her time in Texas (doing mostly nothing). And I absolutely hated the love triangle. Yes, there’s a love triangle (a stupid one, but one nonetheless). I didn’t like the build up with Joey. I hated it to be honest. And the last third of the book or so almost made me stop reading.
When Paige’s dad has his surgery it felt like a lot. To bring all the new characters in and have a million things going on felt like too much. And it was. The twins are two of the most annoying characters ever and the fact that they have free reign to terrorize Paige made me angry (can you tell I’m an only child, or were they too much for 18 year old boys?). I hated that all of Paige’s sibling, aside from Allison, were defined by one personality trait.
When the family is back in Seattle for the second time (to avoid spoilers) it felt pointless all over again. The entire plot of the second trip to Seattle was unnecessary for the story. We didn’t know these characters enough to feel bad for any of them. At least I didn’t.
Everything that happened after this second trip to Seattle was just rushed and I hated how Joey was so quick to forgive Paige for her screw-up.
Weird inconsistencies and word choice. I’ll go with the plot inconsistencies first.
In Chapter One Paige lets us know that Justin (Allison’s husband) taught her how to play Phase 10 and let her win. Later (I forgot to mark the chapter), Paige lets us know that she started playing Phase 10 at age 5. So, since Allison is 12 years old, we can assume Justin was her high school friend/boyfriend. But then we find out later that Allison had dated the same boy all through high school and obviously it didn’t work out. It made it sound like she met Justin after she broke up with her high school boyfriend. Which story doesn’t add up then?
When Paige flies back from Seattle (the first time), Joey picks her up from the airport. This is a surprise to Paige. They spend most of the day together and Paige even convinces him to graffiti something with the spray paint she conveniently slipped into her purse. Here’s the problem with that. Paige anticipated Allison picking her up (and there’s no way she’d risk having Allison see a can of spray paint on her). Paige tells us she moved the spray paint from her carry-on to her purse. She would have had to do this after she got her luggage and while worrying that Aliison might see her. So why would she do this at all? If she thought Allison was picking up her, why did Paige think the spray paint would be needed?
At one point Paige passes out and sees Dr. Abebe (in Texas). Later, when she’s back in the hospital to check on her stomach issues, she recognizes Dr. Abebe as her dad’s doctor. This makes no sense as Paige is still in Texas and Dr. Abebe has no reason to fly to Seattle to check on Paige’s dad.
There were also a few things that a quick Google search would have cleared up. Like not taking spray paint on an airplane (but I guess Paige could have lied about it). Paige’s dad says his colon surgery removed about 15 feet of it. The colon itself is the large intestine which is only about five feet. (I’m not saying he didn’t have 15 feet of something removed, but it wasn’t just his colon).
Toward the end of the book we find out Paige bought spray paint in a moment of weakness. According to Texas state law you have to be 18 to buy spray paint. Sure, the city could be an exception, but again, we don’t know that.
I honestly think rearranging a few things would have made the story make more sense.
First, we needed more about Paige from the start. We needed a teen with a bad attitude and anger about her circumstance. Then it would have been easier to see her grow and change. Second, early on Paige should have stolen a can of spray paint from the build-up site. This would have showed us her impulsive nature and bad decision making. She can keep it hidden. Depending on the story Allison could find it or not.
After dad goes in for surgery the team almost loses him. This shocks Paige into finally talking to someone about her own stomach issues. When Paige is diagnosed she can flip out, worried that she might end up nearly dying like her dad. This is when she can go on her spray painting binge (and it also makes it more relatable because it’s something that’s happening directly to her, not to someone in her family). She can still ruin things with Joey and whatever to let them reconcile later.
Paige goes to Seattle to see her dad’s specialist. This gets her to reconcile with her family. Paige opts to finish the summer in Texas and finally makes good decisions. Her parents decide that she doesn’t have to go to boarding school. Joey forgives her. The end.
Toward the end of the story we get the first use of strong language. Which was disappointing. The story had been “clean” up to that point and then it all came at once. It was all mild sh*t and d*amn I think. But it was weird to not drop any of that until the end.
Something else I didn’t touch on was a lot of words that were used incorrectly and I had to look up to make sure there weren’t unusual/rare definitions I wasn’t familiar with. There usually wasn’t. These weird word choices pulled me from the story and out of the word being created.
Overall I felt the story could have been tightened up. But it was a relatively easy read. It touched on chronic illness, which isn’t strongly represented, but it had flaws, leaving me unsure if I could recommend it or not.
I finished this book a few days ago and this is what I’m still thinking about:
I never related to Paige as a character.
The plot/story didn’t really make sense.
Let’s start with Paige, since this was my biggest problem. We’re led to believe there’s some BIG reason she’s being sent to boarding school, but it never comes up. We’re TOLD she’s a delinquent, but she never shows it. If anything Paige acts like most teenagers, grumpy, angsty and annoyed by her family. The Paige we’re shown and live with and the ‘bad’ Paige are two completely different people. By the time the ‘bad’ Paige comes out we’ve sat with the normal teen Paige for so long it feels like a personality change.
Paige never felt real to me. I think we were supposed to believe that she was a self-sabotaging teen, but I never felt that until it was too late. Paige is obviously going through a lot and complains about it, but never talks to anyone. When she does open up it’s never explored beyond the surface level for so long that by the time we have some kind of deep conversation it still feels lacking.
The very first line of the summary says that Paige self-sabotages. But that rarely happens. Stuff happens to Paige and she handles it badly. It’s not really self-sabotage to me.
I could continue with Paige, but I’ve said enough I think. Let’s move on to the plot/overall story.
It didn’t work for me. From the first page to the last I didn’t like how the story developed. I didn’t like how Paige interacted with the other characters (who were all mostly one dimensional), I didn’t like how Paige spent her time in Texas (doing mostly nothing). And I absolutely hated the love triangle. Yes, there’s a love triangle (a stupid one, but one nonetheless). I didn’t like the build up with Joey. I hated it to be honest. And the last third of the book or so almost made me stop reading.
When Paige’s dad has his surgery it felt like a lot. To bring all the new characters in and have a million things going on felt like too much. And it was. The twins are two of the most annoying characters ever and the fact that they have free reign to terrorize Paige made me angry (can you tell I’m an only child, or were they too much for 18 year old boys?). I hated that all of Paige’s sibling, aside from Allison, were defined by one personality trait.
When the family is back in Seattle for the second time (to avoid spoilers) it felt pointless all over again. The entire plot of the second trip to Seattle was unnecessary for the story. We didn’t know these characters enough to feel bad for any of them. At least I didn’t.
Everything that happened after this second trip to Seattle was just rushed and I hated how Joey was so quick to forgive Paige for her screw-up.
Weird inconsistencies and word choice. I’ll go with the plot inconsistencies first.
In Chapter One Paige lets us know that Justin (Allison’s husband) taught her how to play Phase 10 and let her win. Later (I forgot to mark the chapter), Paige lets us know that she started playing Phase 10 at age 5. So, since Allison is 12 years old, we can assume Justin was her high school friend/boyfriend. But then we find out later that Allison had dated the same boy all through high school and obviously it didn’t work out. It made it sound like she met Justin after she broke up with her high school boyfriend. Which story doesn’t add up then?
When Paige flies back from Seattle (the first time), Joey picks her up from the airport. This is a surprise to Paige. They spend most of the day together and Paige even convinces him to graffiti something with the spray paint she conveniently slipped into her purse. Here’s the problem with that. Paige anticipated Allison picking her up (and there’s no way she’d risk having Allison see a can of spray paint on her). Paige tells us she moved the spray paint from her carry-on to her purse. She would have had to do this after she got her luggage and while worrying that Aliison might see her. So why would she do this at all? If she thought Allison was picking up her, why did Paige think the spray paint would be needed?
At one point Paige passes out and sees Dr. Abebe (in Texas). Later, when she’s back in the hospital to check on her stomach issues, she recognizes Dr. Abebe as her dad’s doctor. This makes no sense as Paige is still in Texas and Dr. Abebe has no reason to fly to Seattle to check on Paige’s dad.
There were also a few things that a quick Google search would have cleared up. Like not taking spray paint on an airplane (but I guess Paige could have lied about it). Paige’s dad says his colon surgery removed about 15 feet of it. The colon itself is the large intestine which is only about five feet. (I’m not saying he didn’t have 15 feet of something removed, but it wasn’t just his colon).
Toward the end of the book we find out Paige bought spray paint in a moment of weakness. According to Texas state law you have to be 18 to buy spray paint. Sure, the city could be an exception, but again, we don’t know that.
I honestly think rearranging a few things would have made the story make more sense.
First, we needed more about Paige from the start. We needed a teen with a bad attitude and anger about her circumstance. Then it would have been easier to see her grow and change. Second, early on Paige should have stolen a can of spray paint from the build-up site. This would have showed us her impulsive nature and bad decision making. She can keep it hidden. Depending on the story Allison could find it or not.
After dad goes in for surgery the team almost loses him. This shocks Paige into finally talking to someone about her own stomach issues. When Paige is diagnosed she can flip out, worried that she might end up nearly dying like her dad. This is when she can go on her spray painting binge (and it also makes it more relatable because it’s something that’s happening directly to her, not to someone in her family). She can still ruin things with Joey and whatever to let them reconcile later.
Paige goes to Seattle to see her dad’s specialist. This gets her to reconcile with her family. Paige opts to finish the summer in Texas and finally makes good decisions. Her parents decide that she doesn’t have to go to boarding school. Joey forgives her. The end.
Toward the end of the story we get the first use of strong language. Which was disappointing. The story had been “clean” up to that point and then it all came at once. It was all mild sh*t and d*amn I think. But it was weird to not drop any of that until the end.
Something else I didn’t touch on was a lot of words that were used incorrectly and I had to look up to make sure there weren’t unusual/rare definitions I wasn’t familiar with. There usually wasn’t. These weird word choices pulled me from the story and out of the word being created.
Overall I felt the story could have been tightened up. But it was a relatively easy read. It touched on chronic illness, which isn’t strongly represented, but it had flaws, leaving me unsure if I could recommend it or not.
August 16, 2021
What I Enjoyed:
What did I enjoy? Um… pretty much everything. The characters, even the most minor, barely mentioned characters in this book, felt like real people. Paige was kind of a mess, and I loved it. There were times I wanted to shake her, especially a decision that occurs near the climax of the novel, and those things made her feel so real.
A big pet peeve of mine is when reviewers say things like “Why did these teen characters act so immature or make these major life mistakes?” I’ve gotten comments like those in my own reviews. The answer? BECAUSE REAL TEENAGERS DO NOT HAVE THEIR CRAP TOGETHER. They just don’t. And we feel that in these characters. Teenagers slip up. They make decisions we might be surprised by, but those decisions make sense by their own internal logic, and Haleigh does such a great job with that in her characters.
I thought it was perfect that the two romantic interests were equally appealing. Nobody was an awful person. Nobody was the obvious choice. It was the perfect way to do a love triangle, and given that despite my own work in Never Say Never, I generally don’t like love triangles, this was one of those books that did it right.
I really enjoyed the chronic illness representation here. In this story, Paige’s father suffers from Crohn’s disease and Paige is feeling ill herself. This was such important representation and done in such a tasteful and real way. And it captured the suffering of the person themselves, but the suffering the family endures as well.
A speedy read, A Feeling Like Home, keeps on moving, building the tension, both romantic and plot-related, with every chapter. Paige is an interesting point of view to follow, and the perfect unreliable narrator. This book made me chuckle and tore my heart out by turns.
What I’d Avoid:
Honestly, I’ve got nothing. I really enjoyed everything about this story. Nothing stuck out to me as negative or something that could have been done better. This was just a smooth, fun, read.
What Can I Learn:
As an author that suffers from a chronic illness, I’ve always been concerned about writing about it. It felt like whining to me whenever I sat down to do it. But in A Feeling Like Home, Haleigh showed me that it’s not whining. It’s telling your truth, and the whole story doesn’t have to be about that, but it can play a major role. And I think, at some point, I want to try it. A thought for the future.
Conclusion:
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Paige was a trip, the boys she was choosing between were both genuinely good possibilities in their own right, and the family members were all fun characters with interesting story arcs. I loved watching Paige evolve and figure herself out. You’re all gonna love this one.
What did I enjoy? Um… pretty much everything. The characters, even the most minor, barely mentioned characters in this book, felt like real people. Paige was kind of a mess, and I loved it. There were times I wanted to shake her, especially a decision that occurs near the climax of the novel, and those things made her feel so real.
A big pet peeve of mine is when reviewers say things like “Why did these teen characters act so immature or make these major life mistakes?” I’ve gotten comments like those in my own reviews. The answer? BECAUSE REAL TEENAGERS DO NOT HAVE THEIR CRAP TOGETHER. They just don’t. And we feel that in these characters. Teenagers slip up. They make decisions we might be surprised by, but those decisions make sense by their own internal logic, and Haleigh does such a great job with that in her characters.
I thought it was perfect that the two romantic interests were equally appealing. Nobody was an awful person. Nobody was the obvious choice. It was the perfect way to do a love triangle, and given that despite my own work in Never Say Never, I generally don’t like love triangles, this was one of those books that did it right.
I really enjoyed the chronic illness representation here. In this story, Paige’s father suffers from Crohn’s disease and Paige is feeling ill herself. This was such important representation and done in such a tasteful and real way. And it captured the suffering of the person themselves, but the suffering the family endures as well.
A speedy read, A Feeling Like Home, keeps on moving, building the tension, both romantic and plot-related, with every chapter. Paige is an interesting point of view to follow, and the perfect unreliable narrator. This book made me chuckle and tore my heart out by turns.
What I’d Avoid:
Honestly, I’ve got nothing. I really enjoyed everything about this story. Nothing stuck out to me as negative or something that could have been done better. This was just a smooth, fun, read.
What Can I Learn:
As an author that suffers from a chronic illness, I’ve always been concerned about writing about it. It felt like whining to me whenever I sat down to do it. But in A Feeling Like Home, Haleigh showed me that it’s not whining. It’s telling your truth, and the whole story doesn’t have to be about that, but it can play a major role. And I think, at some point, I want to try it. A thought for the future.
Conclusion:
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Paige was a trip, the boys she was choosing between were both genuinely good possibilities in their own right, and the family members were all fun characters with interesting story arcs. I loved watching Paige evolve and figure herself out. You’re all gonna love this one.
July 19, 2021
3/5
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A Feeling Like Home by Haleigh Wenger is a quick read that's good for getting out of a reading slump. When sixteen-year-old Paige Wiliams keeps vandalizing people's property her parents send her away in fear of how much extra stress she's giving her father who has Crohn's disease. Now living in Texas with her older sister she's determined to convince her parents that she's changed and that she should come back home after the summers over rather than go to the boarding school that her mom keeps looming over her head. Paige befriends a boy her age in the neighborhood whos the complete opposite of herself. Joey is straightlaced and shy while Paige is rebellious and bold. When the two's paths keep intertwining things start getting complicated and Paige starts questioning if she'd rather go back to Washington or stay in Texas.
I liked this book but it didn't wow me. Personally, I disliked the main character Paige and found her selfish and frustrating. I don't want to spoil for anyone but there are just certain actions Paige does throughout the book and it made me start to dislike her character. Joey was a fun and sweet character and I really liked him though I wish we got to see more of the odd dynamic he and his parents had. Overall this story was simple and sweet with a few emotional bits and I did shed a tear or two during it. I would definitely recommend this story for people who're looking for a fun and sweet summer romance to read. Once again thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A Feeling Like Home by Haleigh Wenger is a quick read that's good for getting out of a reading slump. When sixteen-year-old Paige Wiliams keeps vandalizing people's property her parents send her away in fear of how much extra stress she's giving her father who has Crohn's disease. Now living in Texas with her older sister she's determined to convince her parents that she's changed and that she should come back home after the summers over rather than go to the boarding school that her mom keeps looming over her head. Paige befriends a boy her age in the neighborhood whos the complete opposite of herself. Joey is straightlaced and shy while Paige is rebellious and bold. When the two's paths keep intertwining things start getting complicated and Paige starts questioning if she'd rather go back to Washington or stay in Texas.
I liked this book but it didn't wow me. Personally, I disliked the main character Paige and found her selfish and frustrating. I don't want to spoil for anyone but there are just certain actions Paige does throughout the book and it made me start to dislike her character. Joey was a fun and sweet character and I really liked him though I wish we got to see more of the odd dynamic he and his parents had. Overall this story was simple and sweet with a few emotional bits and I did shed a tear or two during it. I would definitely recommend this story for people who're looking for a fun and sweet summer romance to read. Once again thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ARC.
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January 23, 2023Not my cup of tea
June 8, 2021
I absolutely adore Haleigh’s writing voice and the plot for this story! I think she did an excellent job showing growth within her main character, and the narrative was engaging and intriguing to me as a reader. Totally five stars!
August 11, 2021
This book CRUSHED me in all the best ways. There is so much more than just a romance plot in this (although, for what it’s worth, the romance was *chef’s kiss*). There is vulnerability and heart here and I may or may not have sobbed so loudly I woke up my husband in the middle of the night. Paige is a very real and relatable teenager, especially with her self-destructive tendencies and desire for her family to see her and accept her. I haven’t been in a teenager in [redacted] years, but it brought all those old feelings rushing right back. And if my finishing the whole thing in three days doesn’t speak volumes for how much I enjoyed this, I don’t know what else will.
December 26, 2021
1.5 stars.
I had a hard time with this book, not because it was hard to follow or hard to read. But I was left with so much annoyance and confusion. Paige was told to be sabotaging teen? Where? When? Did i…miss it? Okay, she is a teen who`s upset and do some bad choices sure, but sabotaging? No? It wasn`t even much tagging on the walls. Paige did not have much character development either, she strung along Griffin aka her best friend/friend/ ex-boyfriend /Boyfriend and you might wonder; why can`t I label him one thing? Because Paige wanted him to be so many things, broke up with him and expected him to still be there for her. She broke up with him at first because she was far away and did not know where she would be in September, later she says she`s not sure they are good for each other – but it is not too quickly revealed she wants him to be her boyfriend and then it`s too late for him. Joey the last part of the triangle, he was so randomly there? And suddenly gone? It seemed like Paige wanted to be with him when he was cool with the kissing and all. I HATED the love triangle. I felt bad for Griffin that sort of was used, and his feelings were very little recognized by Paige. Ugh.
Her mother and father, understandable they had a hard time because of her dad`s sickness. But it is no excuse to just send their daughter away, when she needs them. Paige was not having bad attitude or sabotaging; Paige was feeling insecure, scared and yes, she was annoying but she`s a teen. We`ve always been there. But I didn`t exactly feel for Paige, I felt somewhat bad that her parents were so ignorant for their daughter, but her decisions and actions towards her and life? It was all her.
I got this eARC from Netgalley.
I had a hard time with this book, not because it was hard to follow or hard to read. But I was left with so much annoyance and confusion. Paige was told to be sabotaging teen? Where? When? Did i…miss it? Okay, she is a teen who`s upset and do some bad choices sure, but sabotaging? No? It wasn`t even much tagging on the walls. Paige did not have much character development either, she strung along Griffin aka her best friend/friend/ ex-boyfriend /Boyfriend and you might wonder; why can`t I label him one thing? Because Paige wanted him to be so many things, broke up with him and expected him to still be there for her. She broke up with him at first because she was far away and did not know where she would be in September, later she says she`s not sure they are good for each other – but it is not too quickly revealed she wants him to be her boyfriend and then it`s too late for him. Joey the last part of the triangle, he was so randomly there? And suddenly gone? It seemed like Paige wanted to be with him when he was cool with the kissing and all. I HATED the love triangle. I felt bad for Griffin that sort of was used, and his feelings were very little recognized by Paige. Ugh.
Her mother and father, understandable they had a hard time because of her dad`s sickness. But it is no excuse to just send their daughter away, when she needs them. Paige was not having bad attitude or sabotaging; Paige was feeling insecure, scared and yes, she was annoying but she`s a teen. We`ve always been there. But I didn`t exactly feel for Paige, I felt somewhat bad that her parents were so ignorant for their daughter, but her decisions and actions towards her and life? It was all her.
I got this eARC from Netgalley.
December 23, 2021
I loved this book, it's definitely a book I'm going to buy a hard copy of when it comes out.
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January 1, 2023This was such an emotional story! I loved it so much!
February 4, 2022
Great book! It’s awesome to see how the family comes together despite the harsh reality in their lives!
August 24, 2021
Okkkay, I have a lot of feelings about this book.
Overall, it was a good enough book to pass the time if you're bored and also gives a sense of "what's gonna happen next?"
However, I probably have way more issues with the book then positives.
Let's start with the positives:
1, The handling of the topic of Crohn's disease was done well, which might be due to the author's own life experience with a chronic illness.
2. Can and Mattie were adorable! I loved their relation to their Aunt Piggy as well as Joey
3. Joey was a good enough romantic interest
4. Allison is a great big sister for taking on her 'rebellious' 16 year old sister while handling two toddlers and a photography business
Now onto the negatives:
1. From the very first time we meet Paige, we are thought to believe that she is a rebellious teen that makes all the wrong decisions. However, the most rebellious she ever gets is breaking open a window and then spray-painting......like okay? Is it just me or was that not a good enough reason for her parents to send her away and potentially boarding school? Also, before the initial incident, it seems like she wasn't even rebellious. She was in the honour roll at school for christ's sakes! She just seemed like a typical teenager that was dealing with adverse experiences like most teenagers.
2. Joey seems okay but his romance is overshadowed by Paige and Griffin's history. I felt more of a connection to Griffin than Joey but apparently after meeting Joey she no longer loved Griffin? Like okay, makes you feel really bad about Griffin
3. Joey has this conflict with his father on not wanting to carry on the family business. Other than Joey complaining about it, and brief scenes with his dad, this doesn't really go anywhere. At the end it is told to the reader that Joey and his dad are now better at communicating their feelings. Like okay, but when did that happen? There needs to be a scene with Joey and his dad that resolves this but it doesn't happen!
4. Paige's brothers don't show up until half way through the book and at that point they're just a nuisance. They don't provide anything more to the story other than just being there. I wish there were way more scenes with her brothers, even if it was just them texting in the family group chat.
5. All of the other friends that Paige makes, like Jen and Cass, fell flat for me. What's with Jen being jealous but also not jealous of Paige because she used to (or still does) like Joey?? and Cass with that toxic Kevin dude? Nothing happened as a result of these plot lines and, in the end, were not needed. If these characters were taken out of the book, nothing would change in Paige's story.
6. There are some inconsistencies in the book. Like Joey being okay with her spray painting the first time (even though it goes against who he is as a person) and then being very against it the second time. Also, in chapter 1, it is explained that Justin taught Paige how to play phase 10. But later on it kinda insinuates that her dad was always the one that played with her and taught her the game? It was a but confusing. And again, the whole "Paige is rebellious' thing was not accurate AT ALL
Overall, will probably never read again and would not recommend to anyone. Too many inconsistencies and unlikeable/forgettable characters.
Overall, it was a good enough book to pass the time if you're bored and also gives a sense of "what's gonna happen next?"
However, I probably have way more issues with the book then positives.
Let's start with the positives:
1, The handling of the topic of Crohn's disease was done well, which might be due to the author's own life experience with a chronic illness.
2. Can and Mattie were adorable! I loved their relation to their Aunt Piggy as well as Joey
3. Joey was a good enough romantic interest
4. Allison is a great big sister for taking on her 'rebellious' 16 year old sister while handling two toddlers and a photography business
Now onto the negatives:
1. From the very first time we meet Paige, we are thought to believe that she is a rebellious teen that makes all the wrong decisions. However, the most rebellious she ever gets is breaking open a window and then spray-painting......like okay? Is it just me or was that not a good enough reason for her parents to send her away and potentially boarding school? Also, before the initial incident, it seems like she wasn't even rebellious. She was in the honour roll at school for christ's sakes! She just seemed like a typical teenager that was dealing with adverse experiences like most teenagers.
2. Joey seems okay but his romance is overshadowed by Paige and Griffin's history. I felt more of a connection to Griffin than Joey but apparently after meeting Joey she no longer loved Griffin? Like okay, makes you feel really bad about Griffin
3. Joey has this conflict with his father on not wanting to carry on the family business. Other than Joey complaining about it, and brief scenes with his dad, this doesn't really go anywhere. At the end it is told to the reader that Joey and his dad are now better at communicating their feelings. Like okay, but when did that happen? There needs to be a scene with Joey and his dad that resolves this but it doesn't happen!
4. Paige's brothers don't show up until half way through the book and at that point they're just a nuisance. They don't provide anything more to the story other than just being there. I wish there were way more scenes with her brothers, even if it was just them texting in the family group chat.
5. All of the other friends that Paige makes, like Jen and Cass, fell flat for me. What's with Jen being jealous but also not jealous of Paige because she used to (or still does) like Joey?? and Cass with that toxic Kevin dude? Nothing happened as a result of these plot lines and, in the end, were not needed. If these characters were taken out of the book, nothing would change in Paige's story.
6. There are some inconsistencies in the book. Like Joey being okay with her spray painting the first time (even though it goes against who he is as a person) and then being very against it the second time. Also, in chapter 1, it is explained that Justin taught Paige how to play phase 10. But later on it kinda insinuates that her dad was always the one that played with her and taught her the game? It was a but confusing. And again, the whole "Paige is rebellious' thing was not accurate AT ALL
Overall, will probably never read again and would not recommend to anyone. Too many inconsistencies and unlikeable/forgettable characters.
August 4, 2021
Sixteen year old Paige is spiraling. Her father’s Crohn’s disease is making him sicker, and Paige? Well, Paige didn’t handle it so well. She rebelled, breaking into houses and spray painting buildings and bridges. So now Paige has been sent to Texas for a summer of exile and community service. The only somewhat bright spot is getting to spend time with her older sister, her brother-in-law, and her two little nephews. And then Paige meets Joey. Joey, who immediately infuriates her. Joey, who’s dealing with his own inner struggle just like her. Joey, who makes her feel things she never felt around her ex-boyfriend. As Paige outwardly struggles to become the daughter she thinks her parents want her to be, inside she’s desperately trying to hide her pain and fear that she too has Crohn’s. In a summer she will never forget, Paige discovers who is truly important to her and just what kind of person she wants to be.
A Feeling Like Home was such an emotionally moving tale. Even at her toughest and most rebellious, Paige was such a relatable teenage character. I think everyone either was or knows that teenager that feels like the world is against them and no one understands. I loved the way Wenger wrote this character; she was unapologetically flawed, even when she was apologizing for her behavior. With everything going on in her life, I was heartbroken to watch her hide her physical pain from the Crohn’s disease and her emotional pain from feeling like even her own parents didn’t care about her. I found myself repeatedly wanting to reach into the book and pull Paige back from whatever mistake she was about to make. I sort of just wanted to reach out and give Paige a hug every time she felt like she was running up against a wall.
I really loved the dynamics of all the secondary characters as well. From her tumultuous relationship with her parents and siblings, to her ex-boyfriend who tethers her to her past mistakes, to Joey who represents change and a new start, Paige is physically and mentally pulled back and forth between her past and future as she deals with life in both Washington and Texas. This internal and external conflict was very well done, and Paige’s feelings of being lost and alone weighed heavy on the page.
Haleigh Wenger’s writing was easy to read, and easy to get lost in. Even as someone older than the typical YA demographic, A Feeling Like Home wasn’t a light, airy read by any means. There were illnesses, trauma, and loss, and Paige broke apart and put herself back together right on the page. This was a fantastic read full of self-discovery and healing, and I highly recommend A Feeling Like Home.
A huge thank you to Sword and Silk Books for providing an advanced copy of A Feeling Like Home in exchange for an honest review.
A Feeling Like Home was such an emotionally moving tale. Even at her toughest and most rebellious, Paige was such a relatable teenage character. I think everyone either was or knows that teenager that feels like the world is against them and no one understands. I loved the way Wenger wrote this character; she was unapologetically flawed, even when she was apologizing for her behavior. With everything going on in her life, I was heartbroken to watch her hide her physical pain from the Crohn’s disease and her emotional pain from feeling like even her own parents didn’t care about her. I found myself repeatedly wanting to reach into the book and pull Paige back from whatever mistake she was about to make. I sort of just wanted to reach out and give Paige a hug every time she felt like she was running up against a wall.
I really loved the dynamics of all the secondary characters as well. From her tumultuous relationship with her parents and siblings, to her ex-boyfriend who tethers her to her past mistakes, to Joey who represents change and a new start, Paige is physically and mentally pulled back and forth between her past and future as she deals with life in both Washington and Texas. This internal and external conflict was very well done, and Paige’s feelings of being lost and alone weighed heavy on the page.
Haleigh Wenger’s writing was easy to read, and easy to get lost in. Even as someone older than the typical YA demographic, A Feeling Like Home wasn’t a light, airy read by any means. There were illnesses, trauma, and loss, and Paige broke apart and put herself back together right on the page. This was a fantastic read full of self-discovery and healing, and I highly recommend A Feeling Like Home.
A huge thank you to Sword and Silk Books for providing an advanced copy of A Feeling Like Home in exchange for an honest review.
July 25, 2021
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A Feeling Like Home by Haleigh Wenger is such a fluffy and simple contemporary romance with deep moments. It was a quick read that definitely made me smile but made me think hard too. This book would be perfect for getting out of a reading slump
Paige is sent to live with her sister when she's caught vandalizing a building at home. Her parents tell her that she needs to change and become better otherwise they'll send her to boarding school. it doesn't help that her dad is dying and she's apparently making his illness worse. But Paige starts to improve especially with the help of her friends and her sister's neighbor, Joey.
Overall, Paige was an interesting character with a good amount of growth. The romance was written well and the plot was simple but captivating. I love the emphasis put on the importance of family. I wish it was explained why Paige started tagging even if you can assume it. I did find Paige a little selfish and frustrating but it got better as the story progressed. Joey on the other hand is so sweet and an easy character to like.
September 30, 2021
A Feeling Like Home is the story of Paige, who has a tendency to act out when things get too difficult to handle. Her father's illness, a recent break-up, and the fear that she may also be sick become too much for her, and her parents send her to spend the summer in Texas with her sister. Will the change of scenery, a home building project, and a potential love interest be enough to turn things around?
This was such an emotionally moving read. Even at Paige's toughest and most rebellious "stages", she was always such a relatable teenage character. I think everyone either was or knows that teenager that feels like the world is against them and no one understands. I loved the way Paige was represented, the way she was written; she was (of course) flawed, and that's just what makes her more realistic. None of us can claim that we aren't flawed, can we?
A Feeling Like Home is a thoughtful story with a lot of heart behind it. The author mentions in the afterward drawing inspiration from her own struggles with chronic illness, and it is well represented in the book. I thought this book did a good job balancing the heavier subject matter with lighter moments, especially with the growing bond between Paige and her sister/sister's family and the romance aspect of the book. The story is written in a true to the character's age manner, which I found amazing and refreshing! You don't find a lot of adults being able to properly write out YA stories nowadays.
In conclusion: I loved this book, will recommend this to any YA fans and am definitely going to be rereading this soon.
I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was such an emotionally moving read. Even at Paige's toughest and most rebellious "stages", she was always such a relatable teenage character. I think everyone either was or knows that teenager that feels like the world is against them and no one understands. I loved the way Paige was represented, the way she was written; she was (of course) flawed, and that's just what makes her more realistic. None of us can claim that we aren't flawed, can we?
A Feeling Like Home is a thoughtful story with a lot of heart behind it. The author mentions in the afterward drawing inspiration from her own struggles with chronic illness, and it is well represented in the book. I thought this book did a good job balancing the heavier subject matter with lighter moments, especially with the growing bond between Paige and her sister/sister's family and the romance aspect of the book. The story is written in a true to the character's age manner, which I found amazing and refreshing! You don't find a lot of adults being able to properly write out YA stories nowadays.
In conclusion: I loved this book, will recommend this to any YA fans and am definitely going to be rereading this soon.
I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 2, 2021
4 Stars for this coming of age story
After Paige gets in trouble with the police for tagging, her parents send her to Texas to live with her older sister and if she doesn't prove to them that she can change, she will be heading off to boarding school in the fall (which I felt was really harsh for what she did). Paige is to babysit her sisfer's two boys and in her spare time she is to work in the community with helping to rebuild the secton of town that was hit with a torando a few months back. Because she will be gone for 3 months, she breaks up with her boyfriend (who is also her best friend) ... which to me didn't really make any sense. Paige embraces her life in Texas and meets Callie and Jen, who she likes and Joey, who she doesn't like. But it doesn't take long for her to change her mind and Paige and Joey become fast friends. But when her father's health takes a turns for the worse, her whole life will turn upside down.
This is a story about real life and a teenager who is struggling with her choices in life. Paige did make me mad at times by being self-centered, but she is just 16 and still trying to figure life out. I kinda felt sorry for Griffin because he didn't understand their breakup and just wanted to be with her. And I really liked Joey because even though he was a rule follower, he was drawn to Paige. So I was torn between who Paige should choose ... Griffin or Joey.
I received an early copy coutesy of Sword & Silk Books through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
After Paige gets in trouble with the police for tagging, her parents send her to Texas to live with her older sister and if she doesn't prove to them that she can change, she will be heading off to boarding school in the fall (which I felt was really harsh for what she did). Paige is to babysit her sisfer's two boys and in her spare time she is to work in the community with helping to rebuild the secton of town that was hit with a torando a few months back. Because she will be gone for 3 months, she breaks up with her boyfriend (who is also her best friend) ... which to me didn't really make any sense. Paige embraces her life in Texas and meets Callie and Jen, who she likes and Joey, who she doesn't like. But it doesn't take long for her to change her mind and Paige and Joey become fast friends. But when her father's health takes a turns for the worse, her whole life will turn upside down.
This is a story about real life and a teenager who is struggling with her choices in life. Paige did make me mad at times by being self-centered, but she is just 16 and still trying to figure life out. I kinda felt sorry for Griffin because he didn't understand their breakup and just wanted to be with her. And I really liked Joey because even though he was a rule follower, he was drawn to Paige. So I was torn between who Paige should choose ... Griffin or Joey.
I received an early copy coutesy of Sword & Silk Books through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
August 11, 2021
After Paige breaks into an abandoned house, her parents send her to Texas for the summer. The last thing she wants to do is participate in a rebuilding project, but she’s determined to prove she’s changed her rebellious ways, and she’ll do anything to avoid being shipped off to boarding school in the fall. If only she could shake the feeling that she’s the reason her dad has gotten so sick.
As Paige gets to know her new community and falls into an unexpected romance with by-the-book Joey, she starts to feels more at home in small-town Texas. However, things get complicated when Paige starts exhibiting symptoms of Crohn’s Disease, and she finds herself torn between Joey and her ex-boyfriend back in Washington.
The best books are the ones that make you feel something at your very core. This one grabbed me by the heart from beginning to end and didn’t let go. The situations were raw and honest, the writing genuine and nuanced. The two love interests were well-developed, especially Joey. I rooted for Paige as she fumbled to find her way, and I also screamed at her when she made mistakes, as one does when invested in beautifully flawed characters! Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, this book tackles chronic disease, teen romance, and complex family dynamics in a storytelling style that stayed with me long after I closed the book.
I highly recommend A Feeling Like Home!
As Paige gets to know her new community and falls into an unexpected romance with by-the-book Joey, she starts to feels more at home in small-town Texas. However, things get complicated when Paige starts exhibiting symptoms of Crohn’s Disease, and she finds herself torn between Joey and her ex-boyfriend back in Washington.
The best books are the ones that make you feel something at your very core. This one grabbed me by the heart from beginning to end and didn’t let go. The situations were raw and honest, the writing genuine and nuanced. The two love interests were well-developed, especially Joey. I rooted for Paige as she fumbled to find her way, and I also screamed at her when she made mistakes, as one does when invested in beautifully flawed characters! Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, this book tackles chronic disease, teen romance, and complex family dynamics in a storytelling style that stayed with me long after I closed the book.
I highly recommend A Feeling Like Home!
July 13, 2021
Thanks to Booksirens, Netgalley and Sword and Silk for providing me an eArc.
Now let's get to the point! I didn't quite enjoyed it as much as I thought I would. Maybe its the character. Maybe its the plot, I really don't know.
Feeling like home follows the story of Paige after her parents sends her to live with her sister for the summer. The reason for it? Paige just want to have fun and ended up vandalizing a few walls with spray paint. Her parents signs her up in a building project to repent and there she met Joey, a responsible teenager, a complete opposite of Paige.
Opposite attracts opposite they say and I did enjoyed how Paige and Joey bonded together but my reading session was almost destroyed on the different decisions Paige have throughout the story. For me, she seems to be the typical rebellious daughter who blames anyone for her mistakes and would only change when a major disaster hit her.
The plot is also makes no sense for me. I get some parts and felt bad but at the same time I just didn't vibe with it.
It feels like I have more rants than on this than I anticipated.
Now let's get to the point! I didn't quite enjoyed it as much as I thought I would. Maybe its the character. Maybe its the plot, I really don't know.
Feeling like home follows the story of Paige after her parents sends her to live with her sister for the summer. The reason for it? Paige just want to have fun and ended up vandalizing a few walls with spray paint. Her parents signs her up in a building project to repent and there she met Joey, a responsible teenager, a complete opposite of Paige.
Opposite attracts opposite they say and I did enjoyed how Paige and Joey bonded together but my reading session was almost destroyed on the different decisions Paige have throughout the story. For me, she seems to be the typical rebellious daughter who blames anyone for her mistakes and would only change when a major disaster hit her.
The plot is also makes no sense for me. I get some parts and felt bad but at the same time I just didn't vibe with it.
It feels like I have more rants than on this than I anticipated.
September 2, 2021
When Paige runs into trouble with the police she gets sent to live with her sister in Texas for the summer. Helping babysit her nephews and working on a building project, she tries to prove to her parents she has changed so they don’t send her to boarding school. Embracing life in Texas, Paige begins to make friends. And while she hated Joey when they first met, will their friendship turn into something more? But when her father’s health gets worse Paige’s life turns upside down.
This story does a great job of raising awareness of Crohn’s disease, the illness Paige’s father has. Paige is a teen who has done some bad things in her past but wants to do better. The author does a great job of showing the struggle she faces between becoming a better person and returning to old habits, especially when Paige receives bad news. Paige and Joey had a great relationship. Going from enemies to friends to lovers, Joey really helps Paige realize you can have fun without breaking the law. Paige’s nephews Cam and Mattie were also adorable characters! Overall this book had good characters, a cute romance, and shed light on some difficult topics.
This story does a great job of raising awareness of Crohn’s disease, the illness Paige’s father has. Paige is a teen who has done some bad things in her past but wants to do better. The author does a great job of showing the struggle she faces between becoming a better person and returning to old habits, especially when Paige receives bad news. Paige and Joey had a great relationship. Going from enemies to friends to lovers, Joey really helps Paige realize you can have fun without breaking the law. Paige’s nephews Cam and Mattie were also adorable characters! Overall this book had good characters, a cute romance, and shed light on some difficult topics.
October 2, 2021
*I received this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Ooooft this was angstyyyy. It's books like these that make me reconsider whether I'm just too old now for Young Adult fiction. Paige as the main character was pretty unlikable- very dramatic, very selfish, and just overall needs to chill. It's all hyped up that she's some kind of 'trouble-maker' or 'bad girl' and it's like- ya fine? I dunno, the premise just didn't really hit. And the way she treats Griffin and Joey is just... unkind. Like, way to lead people on and not care about anyone else's feelings but your own.
Yeah, overall I didn't get a lot out of this. A very quick, easy read, which is nice as I've been struggling to get through books lately (aka the last few years) but I smashed through this silly little thing in a week so there's that. This vibed like an undercooked Sarah Dessen novel.
Ooooft this was angstyyyy. It's books like these that make me reconsider whether I'm just too old now for Young Adult fiction. Paige as the main character was pretty unlikable- very dramatic, very selfish, and just overall needs to chill. It's all hyped up that she's some kind of 'trouble-maker' or 'bad girl' and it's like- ya fine? I dunno, the premise just didn't really hit. And the way she treats Griffin and Joey is just... unkind. Like, way to lead people on and not care about anyone else's feelings but your own.
Yeah, overall I didn't get a lot out of this. A very quick, easy read, which is nice as I've been struggling to get through books lately (aka the last few years) but I smashed through this silly little thing in a week so there's that. This vibed like an undercooked Sarah Dessen novel.
October 21, 2021
I read this book a week or two ago and I still keep thinking about it! A Feeling Like Home was such a fun book to read! The reader was taken on a journey through Paige’s summer of complicated feelings and change! Her character was so relatable and reminded me of the angsty little teens I know. I loved Joey King the most, because he reminds me of what I wished for in a boy growing up and reminds me of my cute husband! The dynamic between a teen girl and her family was portrayed accurately in this unique story. Paige loves her family deeply and just wants their approval despite being sent off for the summer and being compared to her siblings constantly. This book definitely took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and kept me wanting more. I really hope the author, Haleigh Wenger releases a sequel or at least another book this enjoyable soon!
August 4, 2021
Teenage Life Can Be Tough
This is a very good book that will cause me to ponder for days to come. Our main character is 15 going on 30. She is dealing with Dad's poor health, Mom's stress, and the fallout of being the youngest of five siblings. She acts out and gets shipped to her older sister's home halfway across the country. This author hits the nail squarely on the head with this story. She gets the characters, their emotions, and their reactions completely correct. Her main character is in a tough situation and the author spells it out better than a psychologist could. This is an excellent book. I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.
This is a very good book that will cause me to ponder for days to come. Our main character is 15 going on 30. She is dealing with Dad's poor health, Mom's stress, and the fallout of being the youngest of five siblings. She acts out and gets shipped to her older sister's home halfway across the country. This author hits the nail squarely on the head with this story. She gets the characters, their emotions, and their reactions completely correct. Her main character is in a tough situation and the author spells it out better than a psychologist could. This is an excellent book. I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.
October 4, 2022
Overall this was a solid book that was entertaining and fun to read. Great chronic illness representation with Crohn’s disease. The MC Paige is flawed but likable, which is a difficult feat. The premise is unique twist on threatening-your-rebellious-kid-with-boarding-school.
I liked Joey but I also am not sure that I could really describe him, besides as likable. The writing was good, but a few moments felt too on-the-nose.
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Not a big fan of any kind of cheating, especially when it didn’t have to happen, even if the circumstances weren’t super definite (I.e., Paige and Joey weren’t quite together). Otherwise, the love triangle was well-done and made sense, especially given Paige’s character and her as a teenager.
I liked Joey but I also am not sure that I could really describe him, besides as likable. The writing was good, but a few moments felt too on-the-nose.
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Not a big fan of any kind of cheating, especially when it didn’t have to happen, even if the circumstances weren’t super definite (I.e., Paige and Joey weren’t quite together). Otherwise, the love triangle was well-done and made sense, especially given Paige’s character and her as a teenager.
June 27, 2021
Self-sabotaging Paige has one summer to figure out how to change or risk being sent off to boarding school in the fall. When her fathers illness worsens and her own body starts to fail her, it’s possible that the good-influence new romantic interest in her life isn’t enough to get her on the right path.
I loved reading Paiges journey to growth and acceptance. She’s strong yet venerable. Determined yet unsure. And desperately wants to be loved and to love herself.
Exactly the same way I felt at her age.
It was a privilege to temporarily become part of her HUGE family, have petty fights with her brothers, grieve with her, and fall in love with Joey with her.
I loved reading Paiges journey to growth and acceptance. She’s strong yet venerable. Determined yet unsure. And desperately wants to be loved and to love herself.
Exactly the same way I felt at her age.
It was a privilege to temporarily become part of her HUGE family, have petty fights with her brothers, grieve with her, and fall in love with Joey with her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2021
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Well! The cover was super cool, it gave me warmth and connected with me to a level only book lovers could get.
This is a story about Paige a girl who is fun loving ( she reminded me of myself) and a neighbour who has guts to change other person just in his own way!
The girl has health issues, she made mistakes just an ordinary girl do!
While reading, I felt so in tune with her that when it was finished, I cried, don't know why! May be just overdose of emotions.
for me, it was a beautiful ride reminding me how and with whom I should feel like home 🙂🙂❤
Well! The cover was super cool, it gave me warmth and connected with me to a level only book lovers could get.
This is a story about Paige a girl who is fun loving ( she reminded me of myself) and a neighbour who has guts to change other person just in his own way!
The girl has health issues, she made mistakes just an ordinary girl do!
While reading, I felt so in tune with her that when it was finished, I cried, don't know why! May be just overdose of emotions.
for me, it was a beautiful ride reminding me how and with whom I should feel like home 🙂🙂❤
August 8, 2021
Prickly, but lovable heroine
Paige has some baggage and some mistakes she's got to atone for, but I was rooting for her throughout the whole story. Family pressures, feeling lost in the middle of trauma, and fear over one's own body's betrayal are super relatable. Paige pulls herself out of one mess after another with earnestness and stubbornness you gotta admire. Sometimes, she ends up in a bigger muddle, but that doesn't make her lose her shine. Despite her flaws, I'm Team Paige all the way!!!
Paige has some baggage and some mistakes she's got to atone for, but I was rooting for her throughout the whole story. Family pressures, feeling lost in the middle of trauma, and fear over one's own body's betrayal are super relatable. Paige pulls herself out of one mess after another with earnestness and stubbornness you gotta admire. Sometimes, she ends up in a bigger muddle, but that doesn't make her lose her shine. Despite her flaws, I'm Team Paige all the way!!!
August 9, 2021
I want to fist say thank you to the author and NetGalley for giving me the eARC. The book is short, you can finish it in one sitting. But I have mix feeling about his book Paige was going through a lot of things at such young age. I really couldn’t relate to her, And all the things that where happening. This book covers a lot of difficult subjects, and also has some trigger warnings so please check that out before reading this book. Even though I couldn’t relate and connect with the characters it was a good book that I would read again without a doubt.
June 25, 2021
Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to 4ead the eARC.
As some books, they have their lows and their highs and this is one of these books. I loved the character growth and the emotion that it had with certain parts of the story. The only downside was because its an arc there was bound to have spelling mistakes and some sentences that don't make sense but when it's overall perfect, this would be a good book to sit back and relax with.
As some books, they have their lows and their highs and this is one of these books. I loved the character growth and the emotion that it had with certain parts of the story. The only downside was because its an arc there was bound to have spelling mistakes and some sentences that don't make sense but when it's overall perfect, this would be a good book to sit back and relax with.
June 30, 2021
This YA gives you all the feels - sixteen year old Paige is the queen of self-sabotage. After getting in trouble, she has to spend the summer away from home in TX at her sisters house. I loved her struggle with figuring out who she was and watching her learn that the choices you make each day matter but it’s ultimately up to you. Had such a crush on Joey and (of course) her dad’s health struggles really got me 😭
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 (and an A+ for the gorgeous cover!!)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 (and an A+ for the gorgeous cover!!)
August 3, 2021
The family relationships and the adorbes romance in this book are wonderful (oh Joey *swoon*) but one of my favorite aspects is Paige. She is not perfect. Sometimes quite frustrating but I actually really enjoyed that about her character. She is human, and she makes mistakes, and she grows from them and it's cathartic to see a character like this on the page.
An excellent summer read that manages to punch you right in the feels.
An excellent summer read that manages to punch you right in the feels.
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