by Abria Mattina
ebook
727 pages
Published September 22nd 2011
by Primrose Publications
Review copy from author
Summary from Goodreads:
Eighteen isn’t too young to run your life into the ground, but it’s not too old to fix it, either. The desire for change drives Willa Kirk from St. John’s, Newfoundland back to hometown of Smiths Falls, Ontario, away from her mistakes and the place where her sister died. She’s looking for a place to settle and rebuild, but Jem Harper just wants to get out of town, back to the life he knew before cancer. By letting the tragedies in their lives define them, they are both dying a little more every day. Welcome to the wake.
Eighteen isn’t too young to run your life into the ground, but it’s not too old to fix it, either. The desire for change drives Willa Kirk from St. John’s, Newfoundland back to hometown of Smiths Falls, Ontario, away from her mistakes and the place where her sister died. She’s looking for a place to settle and rebuild, but Jem Harper just wants to get out of town, back to the life he knew before cancer. By letting the tragedies in their lives define them, they are both dying a little more every day. Welcome to the wake.
Thoughts:
Wake is a heart warming story of two teens trying to find their place in this world. Willa is coping with the lost of her sister while Jem is slowly healing from the effects of cancer. Both of them did not take a shine to each other and were quite hostile at first but gradually they learn to accept and enjoy each other’s company.
It is quite an eye opening look into the life of a cancer survivor and I love how real the story is. The characters’ dialogue and interactions with each other is described in great detail and we really get into what they’re actually feeling. Honestly, this book really touched my heart and made me feel so grateful for what I have.
The raw emotions potrayed by the characters are astounding. All I can say is that the writer truly has a gift of delving into other people’s sufferings and showing the best in them. Yes, the book is a bit long and the cover is not exactly eye-catching but it is THE book to read this year. Give it a try and you might be surprised by the feelings that it gave you. The effect of the book will last quite some time in your heart.
Recommended for: everyone who has a heart
Verdict: 5 stars.
Available on: Amazon
I'm not sure about this one, maybe too sad for me?
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this book, but after reading your review and reading the synopsis my interest is peaked. I need to read more indie books . . . How did you discover this book ?
ReplyDeleteHi, Kat. The author has kindly given us a copy for review and although we don't read much YA contemporary the book really touched our hearts.
ReplyDeleteBuff must be hard after going through those losses. Has convinced me the truth. Although not enough to buy it. But thanks for your opinion.
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