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Oh Adam Silvera, what have you done to me? I have been waiting for this book since I preordered it on the 9th of September 2016 when I watched a video from Emmmabooks on YouTube taking about preorders. I ordered a signed copy which I cannot express my gratitude about and I have only just gotten the time to read it this week. I feel as though this signed copy is the closest I will get to meeting him. It feels strange, I waited for this for six months and now I am devastated it is over. First, let me go through my non-spoiler thoughts. The plot intrigued me immensely. It involves a boy, Griffin and he has gone through a very hard breakup when his ex-boyfriend moves to California for college and he is stuck in New York. But Griffin has a plan, he believes that him and Theo will find eachother again when the time is right although Theo has a new boyfriend and they are starting to drift apart. When Theo suddenly dies in a drowning accident, Griffin feels his whole future has disappeared. When Griffin and Jackson meet, they make an unlikely friendship, bonding through the loss of the boy they both loved. This book made me laugh, made my cry and I often had to put this book down and take a break. It touched me deeply, much more than any book has. I 100% recommend, it is a book everyone should read. Now for my spoiler thoughts! This book is told in two timelines. One where we see Griffin and Theo come out to eachother and admit their feelings for eachother and one where Theo has just died and is coming up to the funeral scene. In the history timeline, it is mainly light and happy with lots of funny scenes that you can't help but laugh out loud! In the present timeline, you can feel the grief that all of out main characters are feeling, especially Griffin and Jackson. Their grief is so raw and real and you just wanted to hold them and comfort them. “Every universe I’ve created lately, your face keeps popping up in it.” We learn quickly that Griffin has OCD and suffers from many compulsions. Adam Silvera portrayed this brilliantly. It felt authentic and real, and I applaud him for this. YA books are really lacking in these areas and this gives me a lot of hope for the future of YA books. All of the characters in this book were extremely lovable but also extremely flawed in their actions. Griffin, in his depressed and grieving state. Jackson, who at the beginning was indirectly hurting and threatening our loved main character, Griffin. Wade, in his underappreciated, third best friend position, tagging along to the couple of Griffin and Theo. And finally, Theo, his dorky, hard working self. I don't agree with a lot of the actions that some of these characters did. Especially Griffin and Theo. Griffin, although in an unstable state, used both Wade and Jackson for his own benefits and to make himself feel better and Wade is such a good friend and supportive person to Griffin. He also used Jackson when he found out that Theo had shared his special kisses with Jackson in hopes of getting revenge on and hurting Theo. The friendship and bonding that Griffin and Jackson shared surprised everyone, including themselves but it was one of the strongest parts of the book. These two characters feel as though eachother are the only people who understand what the other is going through and they need to lean on eachother. “I look up, and Jackson's eyes find mine. For a second, it almost feels like we're about to race into the hole to join you. Being buried alive has got to be better than whatever comes next.” I had multiple theories for the ending of this book, and it took many twists and turns that I was not expecting. I was very satisfied with the ending but of course, I was sobbing. I sent Ross, a friend of mine who had already finished this book, a flattering picture of myself crying as I finished this. I was hoping for an ending that portrays that of real grief, and I got it. Griffin realised that he must let go and try to move on but he will also have a special place in his heart for Theo. This is a very mismatched review but I feel as though I am still not over this. I would recommend you all read this book if you haven't already! I have yet to read More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera because it did not get a UK release yet but never fear, it is ordered and I am very excited for his new book to come out this year, They Both Die At The End which is set to release on September 5th! Is it possible to put an author as one of your favourite authors if you have only read one of their books? I am delighted to say this is my first post on this blog! I will be updating as often as possible. Don't forget to leave a comment, have an awesome day! Much love x
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