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Zelah Green #2
One More Little Problem
My name is Zelah Green – and I’m still here.
Summer’s supposed to be good, right? But I’m stuck at home with a lousy laptop, stacks of homework to start and dad being more useless than ever. And then Caro turns up out of the blue, all heavy metal and piercings and attitude and my boring summer’s turned upside down. It’s like she knows just what to say to wind me up, sending my OCD right out of control...
Summer’s supposed to be good, right? But I’m stuck at home with a lousy laptop, stacks of homework to start and dad being more useless than ever. And then Caro turns up out of the blue, all heavy metal and piercings and attitude and my boring summer’s turned upside down. It’s like she knows just what to say to wind me up, sending my OCD right out of control...
229 pages, Paperback
First published July 5, 2010
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Vanessa Curtis
18 books96 followersI'm a children's author whose first book 'Zelah Green: Queen of Clean' is published by Egmont UK and won the Manchester Children's Book Awards 2010. It was also shortlisted for the 2010 Young Minds, the 2009 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the NASEN awards and the 2010 Bolton Children's Book Awards. I now write historical novels for young adults, including the Carnegie-longlisted 'The Earth is Singing' which also won the Young Quills Award and is published by Usborne. Usborne are to publish 'The One Who Knows My Name', my story of a girl who finds out that she's been stolen by the Nazis as part of Himmler's 'Lebensborn' programme, in February 2019 when they will also republish 'The Earth is Singing' as an Usborne Modern Classic.
I have also published two biographies of Virginia Woolf and work as a literary consultant. I'm married to fellow author Tim Bowler and live in Devon.
I have also published two biographies of Virginia Woolf and work as a literary consultant. I'm married to fellow author Tim Bowler and live in Devon.
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April 19, 2016
(might contain spoilers for book 1 - Zelah Green)
The second book about Zelah Green was just as quick of a read as book 1. I do like Zelah a lot, but as I have only just read book 1, this sequel felt a bit repetitive to me. Nevertheless there was a development in the story. Zelah is back at home and tries to deal with her OCD, we see more of her new friend Caro and she also tries to get back together with her old friend Fran. Besides that there's Zelah's dad looking for a job and trying to handle his alcoholism.
One of the main plot parts is Zelah trying to deal with a bunch of boys she meets online. I couldn't bring myself to care much about that. Maybe I'm just too old but I don't understand why chatting with boys your age online would make you feel all nervous.
There were some things I really disliked. First of all I think underage drinking and smoking isn't handled very well. Caro (about 15 years old) constantly smokes (in the house!) and even shares a drink or two with Zelah's dad. I thought that was weird. I don't think there shouldn't be underage drinking and smoking in books but I think it should be addressed. Caro could at least smoke in secret and Zelah's dad should feel guilty about having a drink with her. Speaking of Caro - she was unbelievably annoying and obnoxious. Of course this is her role and yes, she has a troubled past but still. I wish Zelah had attemped to throw her out from time to time.
All in all a quick read and even though it deals with some serious topics (cutting, alcoholism, OCD) it's probably aimed at younger teens because it never dugs deep enough.
The second book about Zelah Green was just as quick of a read as book 1. I do like Zelah a lot, but as I have only just read book 1, this sequel felt a bit repetitive to me. Nevertheless there was a development in the story. Zelah is back at home and tries to deal with her OCD, we see more of her new friend Caro and she also tries to get back together with her old friend Fran. Besides that there's Zelah's dad looking for a job and trying to handle his alcoholism.
One of the main plot parts is Zelah trying to deal with a bunch of boys she meets online. I couldn't bring myself to care much about that. Maybe I'm just too old but I don't understand why chatting with boys your age online would make you feel all nervous.
There were some things I really disliked. First of all I think underage drinking and smoking isn't handled very well. Caro (about 15 years old) constantly smokes (in the house!) and even shares a drink or two with Zelah's dad. I thought that was weird. I don't think there shouldn't be underage drinking and smoking in books but I think it should be addressed. Caro could at least smoke in secret and Zelah's dad should feel guilty about having a drink with her. Speaking of Caro - she was unbelievably annoying and obnoxious. Of course this is her role and yes, she has a troubled past but still. I wish Zelah had attemped to throw her out from time to time.
All in all a quick read and even though it deals with some serious topics (cutting, alcoholism, OCD) it's probably aimed at younger teens because it never dugs deep enough.
October 14, 2011
Like the first Zelah Green novel, this one was simple and interesting. Although this one was probably not as memorable as the first, it still held my attention from the start right through to the very end. I don't think this one is developed any more than the first but it's the simplicity of these books that make them enjoyable. Again, this book involves Zelah coping with her OCD along with other aspects of her life and I'm glad that both Caro and Sol made reappearances.
I like these books as they deal with quite serious mental health issues whilst still managing to continue being an easy read. My only slight problem is that these books are very cliché and are based around stereotypical views of the mental illnesses that they cover. However, all in all these are very easy, enjoyable books that I would recommend.
I like these books as they deal with quite serious mental health issues whilst still managing to continue being an easy read. My only slight problem is that these books are very cliché and are based around stereotypical views of the mental illnesses that they cover. However, all in all these are very easy, enjoyable books that I would recommend.
October 14, 2019
After reading Vanessa Curtis’s Zelah Green Queen Of Clean, I decided to try another book by Vanessa Curtis. Originally, I picked up Zelah Green Who Says I’m a freak, but either by mistake or a silly coincidence it turned out to be the same story as Zelah Green Queen of Clean, but with a different front cover and blurb.
I then moved on to looking for the sequel, known as Zelah Green One More Little Problem. On this occasion Ebay was my answer. When I started reading the book, it was nice to see how the story continued on about Zelah talking about Sol and then Caro making a re-appearance. Zelah appears to be living with her dad.
Like the first Zelah Green novel, this one was simple and interesting. Although this one was probably not as memorable as the first, it still held my attention from the start right through to the very end. I don't think this one is developed any more than the first but it's the simplicity of these books that make them enjoyable. Again, this book involves Zelah coping with her OCD along with other aspects of her life and I'm glad that both Caro and Sol made reappearances.
I like these books as they deal with quite serious mental health issues whilst still managing to continue being an easy read. My only slight problem is that these books are very cliché and are based around stereotypical views of the mental illnesses that they cover. However, all in all these are very easy, enjoyable books that I would recommend.
I then moved on to looking for the sequel, known as Zelah Green One More Little Problem. On this occasion Ebay was my answer. When I started reading the book, it was nice to see how the story continued on about Zelah talking about Sol and then Caro making a re-appearance. Zelah appears to be living with her dad.
Like the first Zelah Green novel, this one was simple and interesting. Although this one was probably not as memorable as the first, it still held my attention from the start right through to the very end. I don't think this one is developed any more than the first but it's the simplicity of these books that make them enjoyable. Again, this book involves Zelah coping with her OCD along with other aspects of her life and I'm glad that both Caro and Sol made reappearances.
I like these books as they deal with quite serious mental health issues whilst still managing to continue being an easy read. My only slight problem is that these books are very cliché and are based around stereotypical views of the mental illnesses that they cover. However, all in all these are very easy, enjoyable books that I would recommend.
July 16, 2022
Unfortunate, I bought this book before reading Vanessa Curtis's first Zelah Green. Because I had wasted my money on it, and with slim hope that she might have improved, I forced myself to read this text. What a waste of paper. Similar to the first text, Curtis butchers her portrayal of mental health issues and the characters are unrealistic and generally unlikable. The plot goes no where, Zelah's dad is back on the booze - although his daughter doesn't care at all about his wellbeing besides cleaning up some beer cans. Her friend from the previous text is living with them, after running away from her foster home (as a former kid in care, I can tell you that this would never be a possibility) and Zelah unnecessarily hates her. Overall, her character is unpleasant and annoying similar to her unbelievable exfriendship with Fran.
However, the worst part of this book is defiantly the homophobic scene where Zelah is trying online dating and "there's someone who's obviously got a bit confused 'cos they turn out to be a GIRL" to which Zelah "takes action right away. I press the 'delete' button. Hard" - absolutely dreadful.
I will never waste my money on Vanessa Curtis's literature ever again and would advise anyone to avoid reading this horrendous book.
However, the worst part of this book is defiantly the homophobic scene where Zelah is trying online dating and "there's someone who's obviously got a bit confused 'cos they turn out to be a GIRL" to which Zelah "takes action right away. I press the 'delete' button. Hard" - absolutely dreadful.
I will never waste my money on Vanessa Curtis's literature ever again and would advise anyone to avoid reading this horrendous book.
May 6, 2023
This is Vanessa Curtis's second book on Zelah Green. This book picks up after the end of the first, Zelah is home from the facility she was in with her alcoholic father, who is in recovery. It is the summer holidays and she has a load of school work to do. Her friend, Caro, from the facility turns up, and this throws a spanner into the works as Caro triggers her OCD. While we see the development of Zelah's friendship with Caro, we also see her trying to rebuild her friendship with her old friend, Fran. Zelah's dad is portrayed as a kind of useless, and he falls off the wagon a bit with his alcoholism often getting the better of him.
Some parts of the book are repetitive, and they remind me of the first book, though there are new elements that come into play in this book, such as the dangers of online interactions that children face and the importance of online safety, a prominent issue for children these days. Once again, it does shine a light on mental health issues that children face, such as OCD, anxiety, depression, drinking, smoking, and cutting. While it does bring light to these issues, it does do it in a way that is light and not always realistic, but I assume it is done in this way so that is in an appropriate read for younger children.
Some parts of the book are repetitive, and they remind me of the first book, though there are new elements that come into play in this book, such as the dangers of online interactions that children face and the importance of online safety, a prominent issue for children these days. Once again, it does shine a light on mental health issues that children face, such as OCD, anxiety, depression, drinking, smoking, and cutting. While it does bring light to these issues, it does do it in a way that is light and not always realistic, but I assume it is done in this way so that is in an appropriate read for younger children.
July 24, 2019
A drama filled story. Amazing.
November 13, 2023
Solid enough YA fiction
May 25, 2013
I reviewed this, with a GIF @ Once Upon A Series
There is a summary there which contains no spoilers for Book 1 (so if you just want a general opinion of this book seperately it's good).
If you haven't read Book 1 but plan on don't read this review...
So...? Not being resilient characters, are we?
Well, perhaps that is a good thing (we don’t want people to have the resilience to be difficult- especially Zelah). No, not just Zelah- I mentioned (last review) the (ex)stepmother, a character in Book 1. I kept thinking she’d pop up & I was generally thinking she’d be developed. Why? She just sounded interesting; recently I've been reading some books with very developed adults & whole families. And now she’s the missing piece of the jigsaw. She really is missing so maybe it’d be best if I had read the second book first (*cough* mystery read-book-2-in-a-series-as-a-standalone library book borrower *cough*) & knew nothing of her...
I’d have missed lots though & I wouldn't want to miss any of Zelah even if the books aren't flawless (in my opinions). So, let’s delve into Zelah Land- as I said I would:
Teen Green (sounds more normal Ze?) thinks she isn't a difficult child but perhaps this is because at Forest Hill she was the easiest a lot of the time- she really did go through a lot though & in the end Zelah probably reckons that’s the reason Mr Green came back. He can turn his back on a difficult daughter but not so much a perfect(ish) one? As you can tell he’s flawed, like Zelah.
Boom. Character Arc score.
But does that mean there’s room for the flawed Caro?
GOSH, it’s a misunderstanding! We know Zelah wanted wanted a Forest Hill person to come into her life but she’d have preferred a certain quieter one (just a heads up, there are no quiet people whose name begins with ‘L’, or ‘C’ for that matter, in this book). We know who! It’s summer, why wouldn't it be a Summer romance (hello blurb & first few pages... not cover, duh!)? She may forget a high quantity of her to-do’s... Yes, well- that’s what I expected! I'm not going to say what got added/taken away from her to-do’s but let’s just say it involved watching lots of (laugh out laugh) debates between Caro & those who dare cross her path. There was a serious depth underneath that- I may have laughed & wondered if anybody else could argue like that- they can’t- but I did feel empathy.
Relationships were built, broken (that’s the only insta thing by the way, don’t let the blurb make you think of the moment when eyes meet & hearts bonds eternally...) and other elements of OCD were examined in one chapter. It wasn't preachy but I liked how we came to see how the rituals developed, and are fluctuating. We also get to see other things those with OCD may do & how they feel about it. It was short but I was reminded about why I picked up, and really enjoyed, this series.
There is a summary there which contains no spoilers for Book 1 (so if you just want a general opinion of this book seperately it's good).
If you haven't read Book 1 but plan on don't read this review...
So...? Not being resilient characters, are we?
Well, perhaps that is a good thing (we don’t want people to have the resilience to be difficult- especially Zelah). No, not just Zelah- I mentioned (last review) the (ex)stepmother, a character in Book 1. I kept thinking she’d pop up & I was generally thinking she’d be developed. Why? She just sounded interesting; recently I've been reading some books with very developed adults & whole families. And now she’s the missing piece of the jigsaw. She really is missing so maybe it’d be best if I had read the second book first (*cough* mystery read-book-2-in-a-series-as-a-standalone library book borrower *cough*) & knew nothing of her...
I’d have missed lots though & I wouldn't want to miss any of Zelah even if the books aren't flawless (in my opinions). So, let’s delve into Zelah Land- as I said I would:
Teen Green (sounds more normal Ze?) thinks she isn't a difficult child but perhaps this is because at Forest Hill she was the easiest a lot of the time- she really did go through a lot though & in the end Zelah probably reckons that’s the reason Mr Green came back. He can turn his back on a difficult daughter but not so much a perfect(ish) one? As you can tell he’s flawed, like Zelah.
Boom. Character Arc score.
But does that mean there’s room for the flawed Caro?
GOSH, it’s a misunderstanding! We know Zelah wanted wanted a Forest Hill person to come into her life but she’d have preferred a certain quieter one (just a heads up, there are no quiet people whose name begins with ‘L’, or ‘C’ for that matter, in this book). We know who! It’s summer, why wouldn't it be a Summer romance (hello blurb & first few pages... not cover, duh!)? She may forget a high quantity of her to-do’s... Yes, well- that’s what I expected! I'm not going to say what got added/taken away from her to-do’s but let’s just say it involved watching lots of (laugh out laugh) debates between Caro & those who dare cross her path. There was a serious depth underneath that- I may have laughed & wondered if anybody else could argue like that- they can’t- but I did feel empathy.
Relationships were built, broken (that’s the only insta thing by the way, don’t let the blurb make you think of the moment when eyes meet & hearts bonds eternally...) and other elements of OCD were examined in one chapter. It wasn't preachy but I liked how we came to see how the rituals developed, and are fluctuating. We also get to see other things those with OCD may do & how they feel about it. It was short but I was reminded about why I picked up, and really enjoyed, this series.
August 30, 2010
Zelah Green was my first introduction to the characters life and her problem called OCD. Zelah Green, One More Little Problem is exactly what the cover of this book looks like. With problems she cannot solve, her OCD is becoming worse and dating feels like a level she cannot reach. Frustration, frustration.
The author brings more humor in it than before and that makes it more comfortable to read it. Even though it is not graphic, I did have to flinch when Caro started cutting herself. The things that Zelah has to do to feel like she is in control of her life, I could understand, but why Caro cuts herself I could not. And therefore I would love to see a book written about Caro and get to know more about this character. It is not explained in the story and even though it’s a small part of it, I would have liked to learn more.
Dating is always hard, but with a disorder that takes over your life I cannot imagine how that feels. The decision that Zelah makes to join a dating Website is very brave of her and it’s a first step to feel like a normal teenager. When she goes on a first date with a boy, who she met on the Internet, she took her friend with her. The author did a great job with this subtle message in the story.
All in all Zelah Green, One More Little Problem is a wonderful novel that will make your heart warm up for Zelah and the problems that she has. It is a must read for readers who have read Zelah Green and a recommendation for others who have not read it who are slightly interested in a combination of OCD and a 14 year old teenager.
The author brings more humor in it than before and that makes it more comfortable to read it. Even though it is not graphic, I did have to flinch when Caro started cutting herself. The things that Zelah has to do to feel like she is in control of her life, I could understand, but why Caro cuts herself I could not. And therefore I would love to see a book written about Caro and get to know more about this character. It is not explained in the story and even though it’s a small part of it, I would have liked to learn more.
Dating is always hard, but with a disorder that takes over your life I cannot imagine how that feels. The decision that Zelah makes to join a dating Website is very brave of her and it’s a first step to feel like a normal teenager. When she goes on a first date with a boy, who she met on the Internet, she took her friend with her. The author did a great job with this subtle message in the story.
All in all Zelah Green, One More Little Problem is a wonderful novel that will make your heart warm up for Zelah and the problems that she has. It is a must read for readers who have read Zelah Green and a recommendation for others who have not read it who are slightly interested in a combination of OCD and a 14 year old teenager.
June 16, 2020
2.5 stars
This was an easy read and that sounds strange because the book centres around mental illness, but the writing felt juvenile. Originally, I had no motivation to continue the series as I was pretty content with the ending of the first book (also I didn't know this existed). In this book, we get to explore Zelah's OCD in a different environment and honestly I was underwhelmed by the portrayal of it. This is a short book that I read pretty quickly, not allowing time to build the complexity of the characters and Zelah's way of thinking. So there ended up being a lot more telling than showing.
I appreciate the author's attempts to get straight to the point, but the plot had no direction until the last few chapters. I liked Caro's appearance in this book and , but I felt no time was dedicated to them. I feel this book is aimed at younger audiences, especially with the lacking depth into serious topics such as cutting and alcoholism and often this resulted in stereotypical portrayals. Overall, quite rushed a good insight into the social effects of OCD. But less engaging than the first book and I didn't like the ending.
This was an easy read and that sounds strange because the book centres around mental illness, but the writing felt juvenile. Originally, I had no motivation to continue the series as I was pretty content with the ending of the first book (also I didn't know this existed). In this book, we get to explore Zelah's OCD in a different environment and honestly I was underwhelmed by the portrayal of it. This is a short book that I read pretty quickly, not allowing time to build the complexity of the characters and Zelah's way of thinking. So there ended up being a lot more telling than showing.
I appreciate the author's attempts to get straight to the point, but the plot had no direction until the last few chapters. I liked Caro's appearance in this book and , but I felt no time was dedicated to them. I feel this book is aimed at younger audiences, especially with the lacking depth into serious topics such as cutting and alcoholism and often this resulted in stereotypical portrayals. Overall, quite rushed a good insight into the social effects of OCD. But less engaging than the first book and I didn't like the ending.
July 19, 2010
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If you remember I read and reviewed the first book in the Zelah Green set here and loved it, so when I began the second I was stoked into a world where the old saying 'before things get better they get worse' came into play.
Vanessa writes this book better then her first and it only gets more funky with never ending humour throughout. It explores Zelah in a different light, allowing us to see what makes her OCD worse, and with everything that's going on in her life I don't blame her. I love Zelah's character it reminds me of today's typical teens(without the OCD) stressing about boys, life, family, friends except Zelah is a little more mature in many aspects, she has had to grow up very fast.
Zelah Green is a book series that I would recommend, it highlights many aspects around us. Making those with a problem, want to seek help and those without, to understand that there are many reasons why people out there suffer, they do what they do for a reason. Vanessa Curtis has wrote a truthful book that explores self-harm, depression, and alcoholism, she is never patronising or employing self-improvement trash. A thumbs up from me!
If you remember I read and reviewed the first book in the Zelah Green set here and loved it, so when I began the second I was stoked into a world where the old saying 'before things get better they get worse' came into play.
Vanessa writes this book better then her first and it only gets more funky with never ending humour throughout. It explores Zelah in a different light, allowing us to see what makes her OCD worse, and with everything that's going on in her life I don't blame her. I love Zelah's character it reminds me of today's typical teens(without the OCD) stressing about boys, life, family, friends except Zelah is a little more mature in many aspects, she has had to grow up very fast.
Zelah Green is a book series that I would recommend, it highlights many aspects around us. Making those with a problem, want to seek help and those without, to understand that there are many reasons why people out there suffer, they do what they do for a reason. Vanessa Curtis has wrote a truthful book that explores self-harm, depression, and alcoholism, she is never patronising or employing self-improvement trash. A thumbs up from me!
October 30, 2010
Oh Zelah Green. This was such a fun to read and no doubt an enjoyable too. It was different from the books I usually read- Paranormal romance novels. It's nice to be out of your comfort zone and simply go back to the REAL world for once and this book showed it wonderfully.
Zelah Green has OCD. Because of her problems in her life her condition does get a tad worse. I love her character. She is kinda weird but in a very good way.
Zelah's 'ex best friend' seems to be a great mate. Even though they fell out, she helped and supported Zelah when she was in need and that's what friends are for, right?
The one thing I didn't like about the book is that there wasn't that element of suspense. So yes, it was very easy to guess what will happen follow. Like, Zelah kept thinking about Sol and then she was chatting to this guy called Alexandro... You can pick up the pieces rather quickly and put them together.
This isn't the type of book I would read over and over again.
However, it was a good read. (:
Zelah Green has OCD. Because of her problems in her life her condition does get a tad worse. I love her character. She is kinda weird but in a very good way.
Zelah's 'ex best friend' seems to be a great mate. Even though they fell out, she helped and supported Zelah when she was in need and that's what friends are for, right?
The one thing I didn't like about the book is that there wasn't that element of suspense. So yes, it was very easy to guess what will happen follow. Like, Zelah kept thinking about Sol and then she was chatting to this guy called Alexandro... You can pick up the pieces rather quickly and put them together.
This isn't the type of book I would read over and over again.
However, it was a good read. (:
June 4, 2020
Zelah Green is back at home trying to keep her OCD at a manageable level. Her father has got himself an interview at a nearby high school, her relationship with her ex-best friend Fran is slowly going back to the way it used to be, and there is a nice boy who is sending her emails who is keen to meet her in person.
However, her stress levels shoot up and her progress comes to a grinding halt when Caro, her friend from Forest Hill House who has rage and self-cutting issues, shows up at her doorstep to crash with her for a few weeks. Caro and her dirty boots, cigarette smoke and cigarette butts, and loud Marilyn Manson music. Everyone is pushed to their limits, and Zelah finds herself losing control all over again.
Second book is just as short as the first, but still as enjoyable. Caro annoyed the hell out of me, aaaarrrgh. Other than that, it was a very pleasant and delightful reading experience.
However, her stress levels shoot up and her progress comes to a grinding halt when Caro, her friend from Forest Hill House who has rage and self-cutting issues, shows up at her doorstep to crash with her for a few weeks. Caro and her dirty boots, cigarette smoke and cigarette butts, and loud Marilyn Manson music. Everyone is pushed to their limits, and Zelah finds herself losing control all over again.
Second book is just as short as the first, but still as enjoyable. Caro annoyed the hell out of me, aaaarrrgh. Other than that, it was a very pleasant and delightful reading experience.
December 7, 2013
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I liked the first Zelah Green book, so I was looking forward to Vanessa Curtis' second book about her, "One More Little Problem." When we last left her, she had gone back home from Forest Hills, a hospital/rehab center where she was placed because of her OCD. The action now picks up straight away, and we see her dealing, unsuccessfully, with her disease. And then we get complications: Caro, her cutter friend from the center goes to live with her. Plus, Zelah has joined social network (a MySpace-ish kind of site) and she is getting hits. All these are just too much for her to bare, and her OCD is getting worse. Curtis nails Zelah's mind perfectly, but just like the first book, this ends almost abruptly, with the resolution feeling tacked on.
I liked the first Zelah Green book, so I was looking forward to Vanessa Curtis' second book about her, "One More Little Problem." When we last left her, she had gone back home from Forest Hills, a hospital/rehab center where she was placed because of her OCD. The action now picks up straight away, and we see her dealing, unsuccessfully, with her disease. And then we get complications: Caro, her cutter friend from the center goes to live with her. Plus, Zelah has joined social network (a MySpace-ish kind of site) and she is getting hits. All these are just too much for her to bare, and her OCD is getting worse. Curtis nails Zelah's mind perfectly, but just like the first book, this ends almost abruptly, with the resolution feeling tacked on.
July 10, 2011
When I found out that there was a second book to Zelah Green I had to go out and buy it because I was so sad that the first book finished. I think this book was much better than the first one because the first one told you the things that you needed to know but this book added much more detail to the story and the plot was amazing
December 26, 2013
Unfortunately this book disappointed me, it was SO boring and frustrating. Caro annoyed me so much I wanted to strangle her. The first book in this series was really good so maybe I expected too much from it. I like Vanessa Curtis' writing style though, I really want to read more books written by her.
3/5 stars.
3/5 stars.
November 24, 2015
Well... that was nowhere near as good as the first book. Another quick read, but this time it felt rushed and like not a lot was happening. I feel like the author was just setting things up for a part 3 without telling much of a story in this installment...
April 15, 2016
Dealing with mental illness recovery can be a shit show, a roller coaster, includes every emotion there is (even if you don't know what the f you're feeling). This book does a great job at navigating some of the social side effects of mental illness that aren't often talked about.
April 11, 2025
This is the second book in the series. It was ok. Young adult book following story of girl recovering from OCD. This book has characters from the first return to her life which brings challenges. Wasn’t a fan of the storyline.
June 13, 2011
Very cleverly done, and very funny. I really liked Zelah. Her OCD made her different, and unique. This gave the book an interesting atmosphere.
July 8, 2011
Very good book it wasnt one of the best
August 29, 2011
not as good as the first
March 31, 2014
Not quite as great as the first book, but still a fun read. Review on the way.
April 26, 2012
Although slightly less engaging this book was just as lovable and entertaining as the first, I do think that it seemed a little rushed. Still plowed through it though. :D everyone get on it!
November 2, 2016
Zealand has ups and downs dealing her friends and family and her own OCD issues.
July 19, 2012
Would have only been 3 stars, but then Sol showed up at the end and the book got a bit better.
December 13, 2014
simple read
September 12, 2015
A fantastic finish to the Zelah green books i loved it i hope the author writes more stuff like this in the future
March 17, 2017
awesomeeeeee. didnt quiet like the ending.
December 1, 2011
this is an amazing and thorght provoking book i love it so much :)
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