![]() ![]() What I didn't like about the novel is, again, what sometimes irks me about Billerbeck's works: The dialogue seems to get wonky at times. That's life, and no one can be painted with just one brush stroke. ![]() ![]() Daisy's parents are very eccentric, strict Christians who mean well and want the best for their daughter, but under their put-together front, they have their own secrets and blemishes. What I liked about this novel is what I tend to like about all of Billerbeck's works: No one is perfect. She makes plenty of mistakes along the way - some a little surprising and impulsive, just like you might imagine a teen would - and has to face the consequences of these actions when things inevitably go wrong. The story is a growth tale for Daisy, who starts off without a whole lot of backbone and grows into her own skin over the course of the novel. In this novel, Billerbeck has crafted a relatable, realistic teenager with eccentric parents and a best friend who I think I actually liked more than the main character, Daisy. (Review originally posted on my blog, Literary Coldcuts on Toasty Buns.) ![]()
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