Review: Good Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2013
It is pretty clear from the start that things are not going well in Lily's life but luckily when it gets too tough to be at home she has Andy to turn to. After yet another argument between her parents Lily drives to see Andy but when his front door opens Gabe, Andy's older brother and Lily's childhood nemesis, is standing there. Gabe should be in school and seeing him home was the last thing she needed.Through no fault of her own, this poor girl has some rotten stuff to deal with, from a father who doesn't appear to care anymore, to an alcoholic mother, all the while trying to live as normal a life as possible and get through school. Her situation goes from bad to worse and she finds comfort in places she never thought she would, but that in itself creates even more conflict for her.By My Side is a very busy book with continuous new dramas unfolding, and I found it quite emotionally draining to read. I can't say I enjoyed it because the majority of its content was depressing, but for a coming of age drama it was well written and a good read, even if it was rather typical for the genre. I found it easy to feel for the characters and was fully invested in their story and where it would take me. Stephanie Witter is a new author to me but I enjoyed her writing and will happily add her to my list of authors I would read more of.Won Copy From Author In Launch Party Event.