4.5/5
Oh, my GOODNESS, We Are Inevitable by Gayle Forman is one of the best YA novels I have read in a while. I don't know who wouldn't be excited about a book that focuses on a bookstore, and I could definitely relate to the small-town feel as well. I found Aaron to be such an endearing character, and I think the best way to enjoy this book is to listen to the audio. The narrator is Sunil Malhotra and I really can't get over how great of a job he did. He was so fun to listen to and listening to this book was like listening to someone tell a story. He was very animated, and I loved all his different voices for different characters. I honestly think his narration made me love the book even more, and I am SO GLAD I listened to the audiobook. I also loved the entire cast of characters, every one of them is unique and quirky, and almost all of them are dealing with something. I was in tears before the first half of the book was even over, and although I couldn't relate to what they were going through, Forman still gave me all the feels.
I also adored the fact that each chapter started with a book title which would come up during that chapter. I love when authors do little fun things like this, and it was such a great and unique idea. I have had Forman's newer books on my list for quite a while now and I am so glad I finally got to one. I loved everything about her writing, from the conversational style to the way it flowed so perfectly. I read I Was Here previously, and while I enjoyed that one, I LOVED this one. The book I finished before this one was a really dark and heavy thriller, and while We Are Inevitable does deal with tough topics, it still has that lovely lighter feel that makes it a good palate cleanser. It made me laugh so many times and I loved the mix of humor and seriousness. It created the perfect blend for me, and I just did not want to put the book down. I am already looking forward to reading my next book by Forman!
Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Oh, my GOODNESS, We Are Inevitable by Gayle Forman is one of the best YA novels I have read in a while. I don't know who wouldn't be excited about a book that focuses on a bookstore, and I could definitely relate to the small-town feel as well. I found Aaron to be such an endearing character, and I think the best way to enjoy this book is to listen to the audio. The narrator is Sunil Malhotra and I really can't get over how great of a job he did. He was so fun to listen to and listening to this book was like listening to someone tell a story. He was very animated, and I loved all his different voices for different characters. I honestly think his narration made me love the book even more, and I am SO GLAD I listened to the audiobook. I also loved the entire cast of characters, every one of them is unique and quirky, and almost all of them are dealing with something. I was in tears before the first half of the book was even over, and although I couldn't relate to what they were going through, Forman still gave me all the feels.
I also adored the fact that each chapter started with a book title which would come up during that chapter. I love when authors do little fun things like this, and it was such a great and unique idea. I have had Forman's newer books on my list for quite a while now and I am so glad I finally got to one. I loved everything about her writing, from the conversational style to the way it flowed so perfectly. I read I Was Here previously, and while I enjoyed that one, I LOVED this one. The book I finished before this one was a really dark and heavy thriller, and while We Are Inevitable does deal with tough topics, it still has that lovely lighter feel that makes it a good palate cleanser. It made me laugh so many times and I loved the mix of humor and seriousness. It created the perfect blend for me, and I just did not want to put the book down. I am already looking forward to reading my next book by Forman!
Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.