Release Date: October 1
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This review describes an uncorrected proof. The published version may be different.
My wife read this book. Here's what she said:
It's not every day that you hear about a teenager dying, and another girl choosing to complete her bucket list. Some teenagers just don't fit in with everyone else. This book is written for the ones who don't even want to fit in.
Shelley Coriell protrays the inner thoughts of the main character realistically. The main character begins her journey with as a selfish, self-centered teenager. She was really just mean and sarcastic, and it made me want to stop reading. Then, about 1/3 of the way through, I realized that Coriell set it up on purpose so that Rebel could redefine herself and learn more about herself as she fulfilled her classmate's bucket list.
I was especially put off that Rebel doesn't stop and think about death at the beginning of the book. She doesn't stop thinking about herself, even when she goes to the other girl's funeral. Most books have a flawed character with a few traits that are likeable, but in this book, there was nothing enjoyable about her until 1/3 of the way through the book. It felt like parts of the book dragged while I was waiting for Rebel to grow up.
I recommend this book to teenagers who want to see a character's inner thoughts and the changes they go through. There's also a heavy dose of romance that keeps the book interesting. Enjoy!
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