Format: Hardcover
Pages: 468
Rating: 5 Stars
How I Got It: Purchased
Can someone tell me if Since You’ve Been Gone had a dead
or dying dad because this crap destroys me. I mean I cried at work-a few
times-while reading this. But I still loved this story.
I find Ms. Matson’s writing very soothing. I can’t
explain why. But she easily blends family, friendship, romance, and character
growth. And normally I would want more romance, but this story completely
satisfied me.
Taylor could easily be annoying and immature, but she isn’t.
And she really evolves in a natural way. Plus, her flaws are very normal and
believable. I think what made the difference is that she is very aware of her
mistakes/flaws.
I didn’t think the big “issue” from five summers ago was
as huge as it was built up to be. But that’s what happens when you avoid your
past mistakes.
As much as I liked the romance and Taylor’s growing
friendships my favorite parts were when she was with her dad. Now, these were
also the most emotional, because I’m very much a daddy’s girl. There’s so many
messed up parent relationships in YA so this was refreshing. There interactions
were just perfect and full of love.
The worst thing is that I know I’m now going to look at
every Instagram picture of Morgan Matson’s dog differently.
Thanks for reading!
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