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fofana98's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
pajaka13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
ameserole's review
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
While still living in a pandemic, thank you COVID, I thought it was high time to dive into Together, Apart. I feel like now was way better for me instead of when I actually received the eARC. Mostly because I laughed so hard since I've basically lived through some of this already. Especially when we got to the plant chapters.
I actually took a screenshot from my phone and sent it to my sister, the plant killer. She wasn't thrilled and said that they are probably dying from my dark energy. Which may or may not be true.. but I don't go near the plants and they don't go near me. So I'm fully blaming her for killing the plants in our condo. So many plant victims.
Plus she killed my cactus.
Other than that one story, all the other ones had their own unique awkwardness and cuteness. I was actually surprised with so many characters finding a new love or friendship during this hard time. I'm sure that has actually happened throughout the world. Not for me because I barely leave the house and when I do.. I hope to never run into anyone I know because I'm on a mission. Get stuff and go back into my bubble and be safe.
Not sure what the world will be like once we can go back to being normal full time but I'm also not in a rush to do so. Thriving in the hermit life with my books.
While still living in a pandemic, thank you COVID, I thought it was high time to dive into Together, Apart. I feel like now was way better for me instead of when I actually received the eARC. Mostly because I laughed so hard since I've basically lived through some of this already. Especially when we got to the plant chapters.
I actually took a screenshot from my phone and sent it to my sister, the plant killer. She wasn't thrilled and said that they are probably dying from my dark energy. Which may or may not be true.. but I don't go near the plants and they don't go near me. So I'm fully blaming her for killing the plants in our condo. So many plant victims.
Plus she killed my cactus.
Other than that one story, all the other ones had their own unique awkwardness and cuteness. I was actually surprised with so many characters finding a new love or friendship during this hard time. I'm sure that has actually happened throughout the world. Not for me because I barely leave the house and when I do.. I hope to never run into anyone I know because I'm on a mission. Get stuff and go back into my bubble and be safe.
Not sure what the world will be like once we can go back to being normal full time but I'm also not in a rush to do so. Thriving in the hermit life with my books.
amybookss's review
3.0
this was cute! i especially liked the pizza guy story and the neighbour, some of the others weren’t as good but overall a sweet collection of short stories
terranovanz's review
3.0
A mixed bag of decent and a bit silly and schmaltzy love stories between isolated teens in lockdown. Some like The Green Thumb War by Brittney Morris were charming and clever but others like Stuck With Her by Rachel Lippincott were just annoying. The Socially Distant Dog-Walking Brigade by Bill Konigsberg was my favourite.
guessgreenleaf's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia
mango123's review
3.0
Since this book was a compilation of short stories, I figured I'd rate each story separately using the Goodreads rating system.
1. Love, Delivered by Erin Craig: 2.5/5
2. The Socially Distanced Dog-Walking Brigade by Bill Konigsberg: 4.5/5
3. One Day by Sajni Patel: 2/5
4. The Rules of Comedy by Auriane Desombre: 2/5
5. The New Boy Next Door by Natasha Preston: 3/5
6. Love with a Side of Fortune by Jennifer Yen: 3/5
7. The Green Thumb War by Brittney Morris: 2/5
8. Stuck with Her by Rachael Lippincott: 2/5
9. Masked by Erin Hahn: 3/5
Overall, I enjoyed this compilation. I especially liked how whoever organized this made sure to include diverse authors and diverse stories.
1. Love, Delivered by Erin Craig: 2.5/5
2. The Socially Distanced Dog-Walking Brigade by Bill Konigsberg: 4.5/5
3. One Day by Sajni Patel: 2/5
4. The Rules of Comedy by Auriane Desombre: 2/5
5. The New Boy Next Door by Natasha Preston: 3/5
6. Love with a Side of Fortune by Jennifer Yen: 3/5
7. The Green Thumb War by Brittney Morris: 2/5
8. Stuck with Her by Rachael Lippincott: 2/5
9. Masked by Erin Hahn: 3/5
Overall, I enjoyed this compilation. I especially liked how whoever organized this made sure to include diverse authors and diverse stories.
harperv28's review
4.0
A great book of short stories about finding love during COVID and quarantine. Even if you already have someone it brings hope that there are people finding each other and love during this trying time.
rachelwrites007's review against another edition
4.0
*Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Children's for the opportunity to read Together, Apart*
This was adorable! I enjoyed reading the stories here, and have a particular soft spot for Jennifer Yen's story. I'm off to see what else she has written! This will be a nice addition to the library's short story collection section, especially as they are all lighter reads and what everyone seems to be interested in reading these days (rom com!).
This was adorable! I enjoyed reading the stories here, and have a particular soft spot for Jennifer Yen's story. I'm off to see what else she has written! This will be a nice addition to the library's short story collection section, especially as they are all lighter reads and what everyone seems to be interested in reading these days (rom com!).
hdcamp's review
2.0
Overall it was a decent collection of stories. They were engaging and the characters were fun. Some of them didn't vibe with me, but I suspect that has more to do with me being old and bitter, and less to do with the quality of the storytelling (which was just fine). Also, I don't think a book that dredges up all the politics of the pandemic is something I'll ever enjoy reading - that wasn't it's goal, but every time someone mentioned social distancing or masking up or sanitizing their groceries it added tension in my shoulders (which were probably already very tense tbf). There was a bit I really liked, where one character got upset about the front desk lady's comment about covid, calling it "callous and cruel." I was all salty at the character, because this was exactly the kind of instant judgement I'm tired of in our current society; then on the very next page the other character got to narrate, and he mentioned how the front desk lady (who he knew personally) was intensely anxious about the virus, and how she had been anxious about germs before this happened and everything had amped up for her. That was a nice little reminder to the reader to be more gracious with strangers instead of making assumptions about them, but it was the only moment of that nature that I liked. Also the moment didn't endear me to the first character, who I was already struggling to connect with.
Anywho, enough rambling. What's more irritating than reading a book rife with covid commentary? Reading a review rife with commentary on the covid commentary
Anywho, enough rambling. What's more irritating than reading a book rife with covid commentary? Reading a review rife with commentary on the covid commentary