Review: Very real with raw emotion on nearly every page.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2013
I generally don't expect 500+ page ebooks to be this well-written, this detailed, or this good. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the author depicted attitudes toward teen pregnancy, abortion, and so many other heavy issues that teens have to deal with. I loved the relationship between Sam and her grams, and the relationship she had with her two favorite animals, Manny and Admiral.Throughout the book I felt that Sam was very mature for her age. She had a rough upbringing, and she had to grow up pretty fast. Unplanned pregnancy at 14 pushed her even further into adulthood and into a role of responsibility.I loved how the relationships in the book had ups and downs just like in real life. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA fiction that imitates real life. I also think it could really help teenagers or young adults who are experiencing similar problems in life. Sometimes all it takes is to get away, or realize you aren't alone.