Greetings, bookworms! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was pretty relaxing for the most part! It's been mostly reading with a healthy dose of schoolwork tossed in. I've had to learn how to academically annotate depressing poems, which is much less fun than annotating YA books. I also went hiking and got lots more outdoorsy book photos to share with you! Today I present to you my review of Hello (From Here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King! Unfortunately this review is...less than positive, but alas. Apparently COVID-centric YA novels aren't good for my anxiety. Who would've guessed. However, if you do decide to give this one a read, I hope you enjoy it! Also, please enjoy this photo of Baby Yoda masked and posing with Hello (From Here)! 😂 Thank you to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review! Synopsis/Book Information
My ReviewWhy did I think that, as someone with anxiety especially over COVID, reading a book specifically set during the pandemic was a good idea? I mean, I like the idea of it, but it just didn't work for me. It was like watching the news, except in book form and with some half-baked romance added in. I can see how this book could bring comfort to some people. It was nice to read about characters dealing with the same scary situation that we all are today. This book really captured the uncertainty and confusion that was rampant during the first few months of quarantine. However, that really triggered my anxiety and brought those scary feelings back to me, which wasn't fun. I also got frustrated by some irresponsible and unsafe decisions the characters at some times. Overall, I wasn't a huge fan of any of the characters. Max was okay, but her character just felt a little bland at times. Jonah was really annoying, and he was kind of a creep, too? I was weirded out by his obsession with Max. He was always trying to find ways to see her, like ordering groceries and requesting her as his personal shopper. I did feel like his anxiety and depression were pretty well written, though. He did make some terrible decisions (one in particular made me want to scream at him) that made me really mad. Since I wasn't a huge fan of the characters, that meant I also didn't like the romance very much. Overall, this book fell flat for me. It wasn't good for my mental health, and it just wasn't as well-written as I'd hoped for. I can see some people enjoying this, but unfortunately it wasn't for me. That's a wrap on my review of Hello (from Here)! I gave this book One Star ⭐️.
As always, mask up, stay safe, and have a fun rest of your weekend!
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Hey there, bookworms!My name is Rose (she/her) and I'm the creator of Books of Magic and Mystery. I love reading YA books, especially fantasy and mystery. When I'm not reading, you can find me baking, studying, or cuddling with my super-furry pets. Visit me on Instagram @booksofmagicandmystery! Archives
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