A review by lonelyasfranz
Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins

3.0

I liked the idea of the book, but not so much the execution. Hannah seemed sort of stereotypical at times, and neither her parents nor her initial hatred of Cal were fleshed out enough. The "surprise" ending was too predictable and rushed, and its results were annoyingly convenient for the protagonists. The dialogue was often awkward, particularly Hannah's. The only good parts of the book were Cal's, as he seemed to be the most realistic character. His developments shine even more compared to Hannah's, whose character arc seemed to be from "hating Cal for no real reason" to "liking and appreciating Cal". Could she not also have matured in ways less related to Cal?
Overall, I would rate this book 3 stars.