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I mean, this book was relatable. Even though I don't have a brother who is struggling with addiction, he was a survivor of suicide and i related way too accurately to Emory, being invisible, being the 'good one' because my parents already have my brother to deal with. But also, understanding my brother's pov.

This book broke me emotionally. As a sibling of an addict, it really hit home. This book was like reading about my own life, and I would recommend to anyone who wants a good cry.

Let me just start with this:I started reading this book around noon today, and finished at 9pm.It’s been a few years since I actually sat down & read a book, I used to read a lot in my teenage years, and now I’m in my mid twenties - thinking this book may be a bit out of my age range. But it was still as enjoyable as I remembered it to be.Threw me back for a bit of teenage drama & that hopeless feeling you felt all too many times as a teenager - and still do, sometimes ‘til this day.Emory and her family is going through something that I can relate to heavily. The disappointment, the anger, the sadness. and the shame. I’ve felt it all. I lost one of my brothers to an OD a few years ago, and younger me felt a lot of different emotions about him, before I fully grasped what was going on. And reading more about substance abuse, I’d like to think helps me understand how maybe he felt at times when we didn’t understand. And it struck me at points in the book where I had to wipe away a few tears, especially towards the end of the book. You’re definitely in for an emotional ride reading this book, and if you’re having a specific mindset about people who struggle with any kind of substance abuse, maybe this book can help you change your mind, like it helped change Emory’s mom’s mindset in the book.

I read girl in pieces and absolutely loved it , another one I couldn't put down. Fantastic author. Next up, How to make friends with the Dar. Hoping it's just as brilliant

Tolles Buch sehr zu empfehlen- wenn man englisch gerne liest und das Thema interessiert.

Emory’s life has been laid out for her since she took her first breath. She is the youngest daughter of a lawyer and and a doctor, both parents who would seemingly like to continue with their easy life. Her sister Maddie is a gorgeous woman attending Brown, the golden child. Her brother Joey, is the problem child, addicted to drugs and struggling with sobriety. Which leaves Emory- the glass child. The quiet one. The good one. When Emory is in a tragic car accident, the lives of her and her brother, as well as two other students are changed forever.This is an unfortunately great perspective on the life of an addict. I say this because, we don’t actually get a POV of Joey, but we see how his addiction impacts those around him. We see how Emory molds herself to fit those around her and how that is ultimately her downfall. This really is a great narration of the teenage mind.As someone who knows a lot of people who have struggled with addiction, I found this book hard to read at first, because I empathized so much with Joey and Emory. I commended Emory for her self realization that she may be more like Joey then she thinks- which is a really hard thing to do. This book meant a lot to me, I think it’s going to be one of those books that sticks with me. I loved the ending, and the way it was neither a happy one or a sad one. I’m also really thankful the author didn’t try and turn it into a “romance saves all” or anything like that. I thought everything that happened was pretty realistic and felt really organic. It reminded me of my own experiences and made me cry multiple times.