How to Say I Love You Out Loud by Karole Cozzo is a heartfelt story that will tug at your heart strings. This book fits perfectly into the contemporary realistic fictional genre, as it contains a touching story that really educates its readers. Through its themes, identifiable main character and beautiful plot, readers will be drawn into this book and be left full of inspiration.
Title: How to Say I Love You Out LoudAuthor: Karole Cozzo
Also by this author: How to Keep Rolling After a Fall
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: August 4, 2015
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Words are strong. Love is stronger.When Jordyn Michaelson’s autistic brother joins her at her elite school, she’s determined not to let anyone know they're related. Even if that means closing herself off to all her closest friends, including charming football stud Alex Colby. But despite her best intentions, she just can't shake the memory of kissing Alex last summer, and the desire to do it again.Can Jordyn find the courage to tell Alex how she really feels—and the truth about her family—before he slips away 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: How to Say I Love You Out Loud by Karole Cozzo
❀ Digs Deep
Karole Cozzo has created a story that truly digs deep into the themes of disability and family. Jordyn’s brother, Phillip, in How to Say I Love You Out Loud, has autism and is sent to go to his sister’s school. Phillip is bullied due to his disability and called many names. As the book progresses, the theme of family becomes more significant as readers become aware that neither Phillip or his family are not about to let a disability define him.
❀ Identifiable Main Character
Jordyn is a very identifiable main character for How to Say I Love You Out Loud. She is shy, not very confident, and afraid of getting close to anyone. However, Jordyn slowly gains more confidence and becomes more outgoing. Jordyn is also quite clever, yet flawed at the same time, making her easy to relate to. She knows not to mess with the captain of the girls hockey team, but she lacks a bit of common sense. She doesn’t tell anyone that the “weird kid in the hallway” is her brother, which is heartbreaking, but understandable in some way.
❀ Well-Crafted Story
One aspect that really pulls this book together is Karole Cozzo’s writing style. This story is so well crafted that it makes reading a story that educates very enjoyable. The title might throw some people off, but romance is actually not at the heart of this novel. The relationship between the title and the plot will become more apparent as readers get to the heart of the story.
❀ Inspirational
How to Say I Love You Out Loud by Karole Cozzo is an inspirational novel that has the perfect combination of message, character development and plot. It leaves you with all sorts of feels. If you enjoy books that entertain and educate at the same time, this beautiful book will suit your needs.
About Karole Cozzo
Karole lives outside of Philadelphia, PA with her loving husband, exuberant little girl, and smiley little boy. She adores YA Romance, because it would be awesome if life in general had a requisite feel-good happy ending rule. Vices include obscene Haribo gummy consumption, addiction to Starbucks NF vanilla lattes, and tendency to hoard Bath and Body Works 3-wick candles.
This book sounds absolutely amazing! The title does lead you to think that a romance would be the center of the story, but it’s even more refreshing that it isn’t! I definitely will be putting this on my TBR asap! Great review girl, I love your writing style 🙂
While not my typical genre, I have a huge place in my heart for families living with disabilities. I can only imagine how difficult it would be, and I am curious to read the story, and see how it is handled. Thanks for your review
Awesome review. I was so disappointed my ARC request for this one was turned down. So glad that you enjoyed it!
This book sounds amazing. I just added it to my to read list.
Sounds like a book I would enjoy.
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