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When We Collided by Emery Lord is definitely the perfect summer read. It is set in this adorable beach town that is so small and picturesque. The main character is very likeable and unique and there is a big family that is very realistic. I am certain that everyone will love this book!
Title: When We CollidedAuthor: Emery Lord
Also by this author: Open Road Summer
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: April 5, 2016
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We are seventeen and shattered and still dancing. We have messy, throbbing hearts, and we are stronger than anyone could ever know…Jonah never thought a girl like Vivi would come along.Vivi didn’t know Jonah would light up her world.Neither of them expected a summer like this…a summer that would rewrite their futures.In an unflinching story about new love, old wounds, and forces beyond our control, two teens find that when you collide with the right person at just the right time, it will change you forever.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: When We Collided by Emery Lord
I absolutely adored the setting in When We Collided. The book takes place in this adorable small town by the ocean called Verona Cove. The town is so small that there is essentially one of every service, like art stores and restaurants, and all the Townies are friends. The way it is described is so cute and so happy that I honestly would love to live there.
❀ Complex Main Character
I liked Vivi as a character in When We Collided. She is such a complex character that the reader really gets to know throughout the book. The best way to describe Vivi is probably vivacious, if you will. She is so full of life and ambitious, traits that I love to see. Vivi is such a creative and unique person that you can’t help but fall in love with.
❀ A Big Loveable Family
When We Collided has another element that isn’t too common in YA: a big family. When they are introduced in the book, I immediately fell in love with all of them. There are six kids, but they separate themselves into two groups, the “bigs” and the “littles.” They all have such contrasting personalities, which is very interesting to read about. Just the theme of family alone was enough to make me love the book. I just found it so sweet how they all take care of each other.
❀ Cute small town setting
When We Collided by Emery Lord is the perfect book to kick back with in the warm weather, set in a small Californian town that is so cutesy. There is an incredibly unique main character who is so happy-go-lucky and a big family that is so loveable. I would definitely recommend that everyone read this book because it has the perfect mix of fluff and seriousness.
About Emery Lord
I'm Emery, and I write books about flawed girls who are really trying, complicated families, friends who show up even when everything's going down in flames, and the moments that change everything.
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Sounds like a sweet book, I’m glad you enjoyed reading 🙂
I was on the fence about wanting to read this book but this review definitely makes me want to read it! Great review 😃
I hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
Ah, yay for a big family! It’s so rare in YA so I got unnaturally excited when you mentioned that in your review. I think that setting is super cute and I can imagine getting lost in this book. I hear so much praise for Lord’s books and if I’m going to read any, it’s definitely this one!
I know, right?! I love a big family in a book. It sets the stage for so many interesting interactions. I hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
And one more book to add in my tbr. Thanks Olivia 😀
You are going to love this one, Carine!!! <3
Ahhh!!!! I really can’t wait now. Great review!
I’m so glad you liked it! I’m looking forward to this book and reading your thoughts has made me more excited. 😀
I’m glad you liked this one! I was on the fence about it so I may pick it up now 🙂
I hope that you enjoy this one! I have noticed that we overlap on our feelings about books. We love some of the same ones and then for some reason we are polar opposites on others! 💁
sounds great- definitely something to read in the summer 🙂
I have heard a lot about Emery Lord. She definitely gets a lot of love. This sounds like a fun read, and I might have to check it out sometime!
I love big families in YA especially when they’re a bit quirky.This sounds like a wonderful book.
I’m so excited about this book! I love Emery Lord!
I finally have money but I have yet to find a copy of this in our local bookstore because it’s always out of stock! I’m so excited to read this though.