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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
3.0
3/5
I can’t believe more people haven’t read this book. I liked the plot and characters. I found the format of the book interesting but at the same time I felt that some of the characters fell short.
I can’t believe more people haven’t read this book. I liked the plot and characters. I found the format of the book interesting but at the same time I felt that some of the characters fell short.
libscote's review
emotional
fast-paced
3.5
Faith's sister, Emma, is a drug addict. Faith's attempts to take care of her are about to cost her a scholarship to an arts magnet high school, where Faith excels at the violin. As a condition of keeping her scholarship, the school requests that she attend the Dragons Club, a group for teens who are dealing with a loved one who abuses drugs or alcohol. At first, they don't seem to believe they have anything in common, but they grow together.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse
twiinklex's review
3.0
Loving someone doesn't mean
I should suffer because
of their actions.
A heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows Faith, who struggles with her sister's drug addiction. In a bid to save her scholarship, she is sent to a teen support group called The Dragons Club where she forms unexpected friendships. Told in verse, this is a hard-hitting read that explores the effect of drug addiction on an addict's nearest and dearest.
I really appreciate the book's focus on an addict's loved ones and what they go through, which I feel is a lesser-known perspective. Despite being a quick read, it covers difficult topics extensively. This novel-in-verse also teaches valuable lessons such as the importance of boundaries and self-love without coming across as preachy.
I wish we got to hear more from other members of The Dragons Club. I felt really bad for Finn but at the same time, it's realistic take on how sometimes people are just dealt a shitty hand.
3.5⭐
Thank you to West 44 Books and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
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