This is going to be one of those reviews where I have a hard time organizing my thoughts together to adequately convey just how amazing the story was. It’s a story about war. It’s a story about what it means to be a survivor. It’s a story about family. … Read more »
‘at last…’ is a feature here at Forever 17 Books where I read and review older titles from my shelves, voted by you, and then give away my copy! Stick around after the review and giveaway to vote for next month’s ‘at last…’ read! The Truth About Alice is told… Read more »
The premise for These Things I’ve Done immediately grabbed me. I always gravitate towards angst and novels that are on the heavy side leaving me filled with a plethora of emotions as I read. This story is about a girl who blames herself for her best friend’s death and the… Read more »
I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for a very long time and just about every summer I look at it and consider picking it up but then something holds me back. I have to be mentally prepared for a book so heavy and I can’t deny the size… Read more »
Wow. That was my reaction as I came to the end of this book. Heather Demetrios has written another powerful and poignant read that will leave a mark on its readers. This story is told by Grace as if she is going back to the beginning of her relationship with… Read more »
I’m honestly not sure how this book evaded me for so long! I only heard of it a few months ago for some reason, despite it being a few years old and having rave reviews. I’m so glad I picked it up because what a wonderful coming of age story… Read more »
Boy, 4, Shoots, Kills Infant Sister For ten years that headline plagued Sebastian. You see, he was that young boy who accidentally killed his sister all those years ago. Time may have passed and he had grown up but that moment in time will profoundly affect the rest of his… Read more »
Guys, this book was adorable! Emmy & Oliver is about two young friends who parted ways when one was suddenly kidnapped by a parent as a kid, how this affected their lives, and how they find their way back to each other once more. Throughout the novel there is just… Read more »
I picked up a copy of I’ll Meet You There after reading countless and countless amazing reviews on the book. And you know what? They were all right! This book grabbed a hold of my heart and didn’t let go, even after I finished the last words. I’m going to… Read more »
I have a love/hate relationship with sad books. I do. I often read a synopsis and think, ‘oh no, just too sad. I can’t do it’. But when I do give them a chance, I almost always end up loving them. Perhaps they are even some of my all-time favorites…. Read more »
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