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toellethebooks's review against another edition
3.0
"But I believe strongly that we all have multiple versions of ourselves. And the true test of love is learning to accept all of those versions, even when it’s messy. Actually, especially when it’s messy.”
I really loved this line so much and there were quite numerous other lines in this book that I liked so much that I really enjoyed annotating this book. This family-centric YA is a good break from all the romancy YAs I have been reading the past months. Lewl
I liked how straightforward the story is. However, I felt there could have been more depth to it, especially the friendship between Taliah and Harlow. For me, their story did not really have a proper conclusion.
I am not a fan of open-ended stories yet surprisingly, I liked the way this book ended. It felt like the ending was the right fit for the story.
I really loved this line so much and there were quite numerous other lines in this book that I liked so much that I really enjoyed annotating this book. This family-centric YA is a good break from all the romancy YAs I have been reading the past months. Lewl
I liked how straightforward the story is. However, I felt there could have been more depth to it, especially the friendship between Taliah and Harlow. For me, their story did not really have a proper conclusion.
I am not a fan of open-ended stories yet surprisingly, I liked the way this book ended. It felt like the ending was the right fit for the story.
nadiaklepsvik's review against another edition
1.0
Didn’t even bother finishing the book because it annoyed me too much. I get it’s fictional but at least make it make sense. A rockstar dad? Who shows up and wants you to meet his dying dad? Like why? you guys don’t even know each other it’s just weird.
lily0843's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
majkaem's review against another edition
2.0
Ach jáááj, znova to nebude veľmi pozitívna recenzia. Na knihu som sa tešila, pretože YA knihy mám naozaj rada, ale toto nebol veľmi šťastný výber. Ale poďme k príbehu.
Šestnásť rokov bola iba Taliah a jej mama. Pred 3 rokmi Taliah našla škatuľu od topánok naplnenú vecami z matkinej minulosti a Taliah napadne, že jej otcom je hudobník Julian a rozhodne sa mu poslať listy. Nápad na príbeh to bol zaujímavý, ale vôbec mi nesadlo autorkino spracovanie.
Veľmi, ale naozaj veľmi často som sa pri čítaní nudila, ale keďže stále dočítam každú knihu, hecla som sa a dočítala som ju. Na to, aká krátka je tá kniha, čítala som ju dlho a viac krát som ju odložila a na čítanie nemala vôbec náladu.
Postavy v knihe neboli nejak zvlášť zaujímavé a nemali silné charaktery, vďaka ktorým by som si k nim vytvorila vzťah. Príbeh bol navyše dosť predvídateľný a už po pár stranách, ste vedeli ako to dopadne. Čo však knihu zachránilo od katastrofálneho hodnotenia boli krásne myšlienky, ktoré sa v knihe nachádzali. Aj samotný nápad na príbeh nebol zlý, len to prevedenie mi nesadlo. Ale nevravím, že vám sa kniha nebude páčiť. Má aj pozitívne recenzie, len mne sa nepáčila a očakávala som oveľa viac.
Šestnásť rokov bola iba Taliah a jej mama. Pred 3 rokmi Taliah našla škatuľu od topánok naplnenú vecami z matkinej minulosti a Taliah napadne, že jej otcom je hudobník Julian a rozhodne sa mu poslať listy. Nápad na príbeh to bol zaujímavý, ale vôbec mi nesadlo autorkino spracovanie.
Veľmi, ale naozaj veľmi často som sa pri čítaní nudila, ale keďže stále dočítam každú knihu, hecla som sa a dočítala som ju. Na to, aká krátka je tá kniha, čítala som ju dlho a viac krát som ju odložila a na čítanie nemala vôbec náladu.
Postavy v knihe neboli nejak zvlášť zaujímavé a nemali silné charaktery, vďaka ktorým by som si k nim vytvorila vzťah. Príbeh bol navyše dosť predvídateľný a už po pár stranách, ste vedeli ako to dopadne. Čo však knihu zachránilo od katastrofálneho hodnotenia boli krásne myšlienky, ktoré sa v knihe nachádzali. Aj samotný nápad na príbeh nebol zlý, len to prevedenie mi nesadlo. Ale nevravím, že vám sa kniha nebude páčiť. Má aj pozitívne recenzie, len mne sa nepáčila a očakávala som oveľa viac.
kimching232's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
Honestly, when I first read the synopsis for Here We Are Now, I didn't know whether I would like it or not. However, since it's written by Jasmine Warga, I decided to give it a chance. I'm so glad that it's so much more than what I expected, and I'm happy that I didn't brush it off like I had originally planned.
Here We Are Now is told in alternating chapters between Tal's story, and her parents' (Lena and Julain's) story. The more we get to know Tal and Julian, the more we get to know about Lena as a teenager as well. Reading Lena's chapters, I really got to understand why she brought up Tal the way she was brought up, and why her and Oliver's relationship ended that way.
There are so many things to love about this book. First, I love how romance was not the center of the story. Most contemporary books have romance at its center. Here We Are Now has romance in store for us as well, but it's more of like a side note to the center of the story, which is the family aspect. Not that that makes the romance any less amazing, because I loved everything about it as well.
Second, I love the family dynamics on Tal's father side. From the grandma, Aunt Sarah and the twins, they make for a rowdy family. But you can just see how much they love each other and how much they would do everything for each other. There may be a lot of misunderstandings between them, but at the end of the day, you know they care for each other.
Third, I love how there was growth not just with Tal, but also with Julian and Lena. In this novel, I saw Tal learn how to trust. I saw Julian learn how to understand, to cherish and know when to let go. I saw Lena learn how to become vulnerable in front of those she loves the most. I saw the three of them learn how to own mistakes and work through them, how to forgive others, and most of all, themselves. Each of these characters had issues in the beginning of the novel, but I saw each one of them learn things and become better persons through their experiences, and I absolutely loved that.
Finally, I love how all the characters felt so real. All the characters are not without flaws, and I saw each one of them work through their problems. They felt so realistic precisely because of that aspect, and I became all the more invested in their stories and their growth.
Here We Are Now is filled with themes of forgiveness, understanding, growth, maturity, self-discovery, and family, and I loved every bit of it. By watching the characters learn, I also learned a few things myself. Beautifully written and amazingly told, Here We Are Now is definitely a must-read for everyone!
Honestly, when I first read the synopsis for Here We Are Now, I didn't know whether I would like it or not. However, since it's written by Jasmine Warga, I decided to give it a chance. I'm so glad that it's so much more than what I expected, and I'm happy that I didn't brush it off like I had originally planned.
Here We Are Now is told in alternating chapters between Tal's story, and her parents' (Lena and Julain's) story. The more we get to know Tal and Julian, the more we get to know about Lena as a teenager as well. Reading Lena's chapters, I really got to understand why she brought up Tal the way she was brought up, and why her and Oliver's relationship ended that way.
There are so many things to love about this book. First, I love how romance was not the center of the story. Most contemporary books have romance at its center. Here We Are Now has romance in store for us as well, but it's more of like a side note to the center of the story, which is the family aspect. Not that that makes the romance any less amazing, because I loved everything about it as well.
Second, I love the family dynamics on Tal's father side. From the grandma, Aunt Sarah and the twins, they make for a rowdy family. But you can just see how much they love each other and how much they would do everything for each other. There may be a lot of misunderstandings between them, but at the end of the day, you know they care for each other.
Third, I love how there was growth not just with Tal, but also with Julian and Lena. In this novel, I saw Tal learn how to trust. I saw Julian learn how to understand, to cherish and know when to let go. I saw Lena learn how to become vulnerable in front of those she loves the most. I saw the three of them learn how to own mistakes and work through them, how to forgive others, and most of all, themselves. Each of these characters had issues in the beginning of the novel, but I saw each one of them learn things and become better persons through their experiences, and I absolutely loved that.
Finally, I love how all the characters felt so real. All the characters are not without flaws, and I saw each one of them work through their problems. They felt so realistic precisely because of that aspect, and I became all the more invested in their stories and their growth.
Here We Are Now is filled with themes of forgiveness, understanding, growth, maturity, self-discovery, and family, and I loved every bit of it. By watching the characters learn, I also learned a few things myself. Beautifully written and amazingly told, Here We Are Now is definitely a must-read for everyone!
sandmoe's review against another edition
3.0
The amount of times the word melancholy is used in this book is astounding
theinkdoe's review against another edition
4.0
'Here we are now', is about reconnecting with family that was lost and family that was unknown. This is a contemporary young adult novel that follows the story of Taliah and her broken family. The reasons for distance between the family relationship is so simple and natural, nothing big, nothing out of the ordinary but deep enough to understand the walls between them. A good read but I felt it to be a bot incomplete..just like life!
yona_not_jonah's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75