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A review by creative_nicky
Letters to Nowhere by Julie Cross
5.0
Executed with impressive precision, Letters To Nowhere is my new favourite YA contemporary novel. Not only did it inspire me as an individual to treasure every moment - it also left me raw from all the emotions I experienced while reading this book. The story takes place after Karen’s parents are killed in a car accident leaving Karen, a young talented gymnast, an orphan.
What makes this tale so special is Karen’s coping mechanism. When faced with what is likely a life time of questions, she writes letters to her deceased parents - and sometimes quick letters to those around her that are never posted. My heart bled for her throughout the entire book, as I’m sure others will also if you’ve ever lost someone.
Julie Cross, author of Letters To Nowhere, really illustrates her skills as a gifted writer by introducing well rounded and distinctive characters that you will instantly love, or instantly hate. Guiding the reader through a delicate choreography of emotions, Julie Cross gave a solid in depth look inside the gymnastic world, as well as a personal look into the mind, body and soul of an athlete. Upon completing the novel I instantly felt a loss for Karen and could easily envision what the future held for all the characters. It is, without a doubt, the kind of book that stays with you for a while.
Letters To Nowhere is so well written that I immediately pressed my fiancé to read the book, and he too enjoyed the book thoroughly. Without having any prior knowledge of gymnastics, I can guarantee by the end that you’ll be watching the Olympics next time with a better understanding of what these athletes go through.
If you enjoy reading books that are well written, interesting, and full of characters that you can’t help but instantly bond with, than this book is for you.
I gave Letters To Nowhere 5 out of 5 hearts.
What makes this tale so special is Karen’s coping mechanism. When faced with what is likely a life time of questions, she writes letters to her deceased parents - and sometimes quick letters to those around her that are never posted. My heart bled for her throughout the entire book, as I’m sure others will also if you’ve ever lost someone.
Julie Cross, author of Letters To Nowhere, really illustrates her skills as a gifted writer by introducing well rounded and distinctive characters that you will instantly love, or instantly hate. Guiding the reader through a delicate choreography of emotions, Julie Cross gave a solid in depth look inside the gymnastic world, as well as a personal look into the mind, body and soul of an athlete. Upon completing the novel I instantly felt a loss for Karen and could easily envision what the future held for all the characters. It is, without a doubt, the kind of book that stays with you for a while.
Letters To Nowhere is so well written that I immediately pressed my fiancé to read the book, and he too enjoyed the book thoroughly. Without having any prior knowledge of gymnastics, I can guarantee by the end that you’ll be watching the Olympics next time with a better understanding of what these athletes go through.
If you enjoy reading books that are well written, interesting, and full of characters that you can’t help but instantly bond with, than this book is for you.
I gave Letters To Nowhere 5 out of 5 hearts.