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steph01924's review against another edition
4.0
4, 4.5? I'm torn. This was a quiet and sweet contemporary that I just all-around really enjoyed. Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
0lli_e's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A little cliche at times, occasionally bordering on bland. But it makes up for it.
nkano_77's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
laura_m_j's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful novel that sheds much needed light on immigrants needing asylum, especially children. The author works to help immigrants in detention centers maintain a sense of dignity about their situation, even when there is little legal recourse.
saskiacb's review against another edition
4.0
Each review I have read for this book has used the word "beautiful" to describe it and I can think of no other word more perfect to use.
Flight Season follows three different perspectives: Vivi, TJ and Ángel, each of whose lives intertwine near the beginning of the story. Vivi has just finished her first year of university and has come home for the summer with the aim of working hard to make up for her failing grade. TJ works almost every night at his family's restaurant in addition to partaking in a nursing programme where he meets Vivi. And Ángel is a patient at the hospital Vivi and TJ are working at.
Grief and coping are two central themes of this novel, as well as the beauty of relationships that accept the faults in all parties and, finally, when we live through the suffering; when there are bad days and good days.
The relationships forged in this novel are one of the strongest aspects of the story, they broke my heart and stitched it back together again. The fact that you can fall in love with a friend, in a totally platonic way, and their presence brings a wave of calm over you. The power of friendship and love.
It took me a good 100 pages to get properly immersed into this book, but from then on, I couldn't stop reading. The distinctive perspectives, voices of the characters and the writing style really cemented my love for this story. 10/10 recommend.
Flight Season follows three different perspectives: Vivi, TJ and Ángel, each of whose lives intertwine near the beginning of the story. Vivi has just finished her first year of university and has come home for the summer with the aim of working hard to make up for her failing grade. TJ works almost every night at his family's restaurant in addition to partaking in a nursing programme where he meets Vivi. And Ángel is a patient at the hospital Vivi and TJ are working at.
Grief and coping are two central themes of this novel, as well as the beauty of relationships that accept the faults in all parties and, finally, when we live through the suffering; when there are bad days and good days.
The relationships forged in this novel are one of the strongest aspects of the story, they broke my heart and stitched it back together again. The fact that you can fall in love with a friend, in a totally platonic way, and their presence brings a wave of calm over you. The power of friendship and love.
It took me a good 100 pages to get properly immersed into this book, but from then on, I couldn't stop reading. The distinctive perspectives, voices of the characters and the writing style really cemented my love for this story. 10/10 recommend.
kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Vivi’s entire life is coming crumbling down while her mom is in denial about what has happened during the aftermath of her husband’s death, Vivi’s dad. Not only has her family life been falling apart, but her college career hasn’t been so hot either. This internship at the hospital is her only way to save her spot in school, but the problem is she can’t stand any bodily fluids.
The book is told in alternating POV: Vivi, TJ and then Angel. It’s really great to be able to really see the whole story.
Vivi is a character that I loved to read about. She is fierce, determined, sort and learning how to be her own person now that her and her mom have to piece their lives back together. TJ is a brooding guy who I wasnt sure if I was going to like at first, but the more I read about him and the more I got to know the more I enjoyed reading about him. And then we have Angel, an 18 year old heart patient who can be a real pain in the behind but makes some of the greatest friends he could want.
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I loved reading this book. A lot. I have been reading a lot of books that center around characters who are grieving, at first I was scared to due to my own background but I have found that I can really relate to the characters, and Vivi is no different. She wants nothing more than to be okay and to be her own person, but she learns that that’s not how these things work.
Then we have TJ, he is great.Him and Vivi start off not wanting much to do with each other but slowly get to become better friends. He is strong emotional support for his friends and he is loyal to his family. I love getting to see how he interacts with his family at their restaurant. TJ and his family are a strong Brazilian family who run a restaurant and bar in Florida. I love learning about other people’s cultures, it gives me a better understanding and appreciation for the world.
And Angel, who is probably my favorite. An eighteen year old, spit fire of a boy. He is an immigrant from Guatemala and has an over sized heart (literally). At first I wasn’t sure what to make of him, but he slowly evolves into the most loving and caring character in the book. He watches everything that happens, and slowly develops strong friendships with TJ and Vivi.
This book touches upon difficult topics such as grief, putting your life back together, deportation and just learning to be your own person.
I loved this book so much and I really think it is now one of my favorite books. It’s well written, fun, different and just plain amazing. I really recommend this a
The book is told in alternating POV: Vivi, TJ and then Angel. It’s really great to be able to really see the whole story.
Vivi is a character that I loved to read about. She is fierce, determined, sort and learning how to be her own person now that her and her mom have to piece their lives back together. TJ is a brooding guy who I wasnt sure if I was going to like at first, but the more I read about him and the more I got to know the more I enjoyed reading about him. And then we have Angel, an 18 year old heart patient who can be a real pain in the behind but makes some of the greatest friends he could want.
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I loved reading this book. A lot. I have been reading a lot of books that center around characters who are grieving, at first I was scared to due to my own background but I have found that I can really relate to the characters, and Vivi is no different. She wants nothing more than to be okay and to be her own person, but she learns that that’s not how these things work.
Then we have TJ, he is great.Him and Vivi start off not wanting much to do with each other but slowly get to become better friends. He is strong emotional support for his friends and he is loyal to his family. I love getting to see how he interacts with his family at their restaurant. TJ and his family are a strong Brazilian family who run a restaurant and bar in Florida. I love learning about other people’s cultures, it gives me a better understanding and appreciation for the world.
And Angel, who is probably my favorite. An eighteen year old, spit fire of a boy. He is an immigrant from Guatemala and has an over sized heart (literally). At first I wasn’t sure what to make of him, but he slowly evolves into the most loving and caring character in the book. He watches everything that happens, and slowly develops strong friendships with TJ and Vivi.
This book touches upon difficult topics such as grief, putting your life back together, deportation and just learning to be your own person.
I loved this book so much and I really think it is now one of my favorite books. It’s well written, fun, different and just plain amazing. I really recommend this a
sarahjolioli's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
biblioemily's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. I loved this. The plot is a bit too convenient/unrealistic, but the story is so good I'm ok with suspending some reality. Loved the bird journalling, the romance, and Angel's story. Sad, but so good.
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
2.0
Grief can be such a devastating thing. This book was a unique story told from three POVs. For me, there was something missing and I was not able to connect to any of the characters. I had trouble understanding the relationships as well. Perhaps this authors writing style is not for me.