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kenna2024's review against another edition
3.0
This was actually a very good book. I finished it in one day due to it's length, but I really did enjoy it.
hazelstaybookish's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5
A heartwarming read about learning to move forward from loss. It's a little predictable, but there were moments I really liked Amelia's voice and even laughed out loud because of her quips. I appreciated the focus on family and friendship dynamics, but I was mostly hungry for a grilled cheese the whole time.
A heartwarming read about learning to move forward from loss. It's a little predictable, but there were moments I really liked Amelia's voice and even laughed out loud because of her quips. I appreciated the focus on family and friendship dynamics, but I was mostly hungry for a grilled cheese the whole time.
kays_pallet's review against another edition
5.0
This book was phenomenal. I am usually really critical about book, but this book was just really good. The characters were written so well that you can feel Amelia's emotions as she goes through them. There were a couple of times I almost cried with her. The ending is a little predictable, but it was written so well that I don't mind it. I actually wanted the book to continue. I've grown attached to Amelia.
Without giving away spoilers, this book is about grief and loss in adolescence. It shows Amelia's journey on how she deals with it and how she learns to overcome it. I would recommend this to kids going something similar.
Without giving away spoilers, this book is about grief and loss in adolescence. It shows Amelia's journey on how she deals with it and how she learns to overcome it. I would recommend this to kids going something similar.
malearae's review against another edition
4.0
this would have been a three star book if the ending wasnt so fucking good
vickybuka's review against another edition
3.0
Very much in the vein of John Green, dealing with the emotional aftermath of a death. Reading level is about 4th or 5th grade.
alinaborger's review against another edition
I loved this slim little middle grade—an exploration of grief and friendship and phenomenally punny sandwiches. When Amelia discovers her older sister’s bucket list—a list she never got to complete—Amelia decides to finish it for her. But they are different people and maybe Amelia has a bucket list of her own? Either way, she’s got heaps of loving adults in her world and a best friend worth keeping. But to make that happen might require the scariest item on the list: change.
nalaniromero's review against another edition
4.0
This was such an adorable book. I finished it really quickly and it was an adorable coming-of-age story and I loved every page. The only complaint I have about this book is that it was so short so I didn't feel super connected to the characters; and I didn't know much about Amelia's sister, Clara. I knew very little about her sister throughout this book and I believed she was her twin although I am pretty sure she is Amelia's older sister but the book did not clarify. Other than that I think this is definitely a book worth picking up.
sisters_reads7's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cweichel's review
4.0
Sometimes I forget how much I adore really good realistic MG fiction. Then I read a title like this and experience the satisfaction of a tale well told and remember all over again.
Amelia Peabody's older sister died in a tragic boating accident three years earlier than this novel takes place. She's still struggling with grief when she ends with a letter written by her sister outlining her goals and dream. Amelia decides to accomplish them for her. The goals are pretty ordinary, but in the process of achieving them, Amelia initiates changes in her life. She ends up making new friends, getting to understand her old ones better, and starting on the road to healing.
The adults in this novel are realistic individuals who do their best to support the young people in their care. I especially appreciated Amelia's parents who struggle with their own grief, but are there for her when she needs them.
Amelia Peabody's older sister died in a tragic boating accident three years earlier than this novel takes place. She's still struggling with grief when she ends with a letter written by her sister outlining her goals and dream. Amelia decides to accomplish them for her. The goals are pretty ordinary, but in the process of achieving them, Amelia initiates changes in her life. She ends up making new friends, getting to understand her old ones better, and starting on the road to healing.
The adults in this novel are realistic individuals who do their best to support the young people in their care. I especially appreciated Amelia's parents who struggle with their own grief, but are there for her when she needs them.
samwlabb's review
4.0
Amelia has been carrying around her sister-shaped hole for three years, and on the first day of 8th grade, she received a letter from her 6th grade sister filled with all her 8th grade goals. Amelia decided to complete this list for her sister, and in the process, was able to ease some of her pain and grief.
Grief and loss books are like my niche, and this one was really sweet, touching, and lovely. Holt touches upon many of those feelings many people, who have lost a loved one suddenly tend to struggle with. Amelia also struggled with being viewed as the girl-with-the-dead-sister. She knew she would always carry some pain inside her, but she wanted people to talk to her and treat her normally.
The list was a great starter for Ameila's healing process, but it was the support of her friends and family that really helped her process all her emotions. I cried a bunch, and there were some really beautiful moments towards the end that really stood out for me.
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Grief and loss books are like my niche, and this one was really sweet, touching, and lovely. Holt touches upon many of those feelings many people, who have lost a loved one suddenly tend to struggle with. Amelia also struggled with being viewed as the girl-with-the-dead-sister. She knew she would always carry some pain inside her, but she wanted people to talk to her and treat her normally.
The list was a great starter for Ameila's healing process, but it was the support of her friends and family that really helped her process all her emotions. I cried a bunch, and there were some really beautiful moments towards the end that really stood out for me.
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