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rachels1127's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
one of the worst cases of instalove i have ever read
flat characters, predictable plot, just nothing of substance here
flat characters, predictable plot, just nothing of substance here
mellyjj's review
4.0
I loooooooooove this book. With vibes of Sadie and Looking for Alaska, I found myself completely enthralled and in love with all three POV characters. Highly recommend.
kowwie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was given a special opportunity to read an advanced copy of Wrecked, which is written by Heather Henson, a local author. It's a young adult novel that's based slightly off of Shakespeare's "The Tempest."
Honestly, in my reading journey over the past few years, there haven't been many books that transported me out of my bedroom and into the world of the characters-- but "Wrecked" totally did. Granted, I live in Kentucky--where the book takes place-- but I could picture this curvy road, the sound of the chickens, and I could just see the woods around me. I LOVE it when books do this, and it just kind of took me back to summers at my old house in the knobs near Junction City. Granted, we uhh... I didn't grow up around meth. But I did grow up in the woods!
It took me a few chapters, but I ended up really liking the main three characters too. Each character had their own negative qualities that made them really human. Clay, the character who kind of screws up the most-- honestly, I felt so sad for him at a few points through the story. Like I wanted to give him a hug!
And let me just tell you-- there's a helluva twist that surprised me at the end! Legit did NOT see it coming.
Anyways, I could see this being a movie easily. This is a quick read for adults, and I think it would be a fun read for teenagers. Personally, I would recommend it for like... ages 15-18. There is quite a bit of reference to drug use, a little PG-13 romance, and some foul language. Nothing a teenager wouldn't be exposed to, but maybe preteens would be a little sensitive to it.
Edit: this book will be released in mid March! Definitely read this one when it comes out!
Honestly, in my reading journey over the past few years, there haven't been many books that transported me out of my bedroom and into the world of the characters-- but "Wrecked" totally did. Granted, I live in Kentucky--where the book takes place-- but I could picture this curvy road, the sound of the chickens, and I could just see the woods around me. I LOVE it when books do this, and it just kind of took me back to summers at my old house in the knobs near Junction City. Granted, we uhh... I didn't grow up around meth. But I did grow up in the woods!
It took me a few chapters, but I ended up really liking the main three characters too. Each character had their own negative qualities that made them really human. Clay, the character who kind of screws up the most-- honestly, I felt so sad for him at a few points through the story. Like I wanted to give him a hug!
And let me just tell you-- there's a helluva twist that surprised me at the end! Legit did NOT see it coming.
Anyways, I could see this being a movie easily. This is a quick read for adults, and I think it would be a fun read for teenagers. Personally, I would recommend it for like... ages 15-18. There is quite a bit of reference to drug use, a little PG-13 romance, and some foul language. Nothing a teenager wouldn't be exposed to, but maybe preteens would be a little sensitive to it.
Edit: this book will be released in mid March! Definitely read this one when it comes out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, and Toxic friendship
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