Language: G (3 swears, 0 ‘f'); Mature Content: PG (death, toxic relationships); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
High school senior, Nora, is struggling after the sudden death of her lifelong best friend Julia. Everyone expects her to be devastated, but their relationship was not what it seemed. As Nora deals with grief, guilt and the pressures of senior year, she starts uncovering secrets, lies and the toxic side of a friendship she thought would last forever. With the help of Dillan by her side, Nora discovers the twisted truth behind her lost friendship.
This book bounces from ""before"" and ""after"" the accident. At first it was a bit hard to keep track but once into the story it worked. It was hard to read about the toxic relationship between Nora and Julia with Nora so oblivious. It was frustrating to read about Julia continually manipulating Nora in so many different ways but then saying a few nice comments and they were best friends again. Students will be able to connect with Nora if they have ever been involved in a toxic relationship like this.
Nora and Julia are Caucasian.
Jessica Nelson CTHS Librarian
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment