Thank you to Netgalley and West 44 Books for sharing a galley with me in exchange for an honest review!
A beautiful story told in verse about the power of a relationship to heal you or tear you down. Skyler Wise wants to break the curse of the women in her family: leave her neighborhood and go to college without falling for a bad boy. Enter Cole Baker, who makes Skyler feel in ways she never has before. Some might say “Every Little Bad Idea” is simple, that it’s predictable. And it might be. But I loved it for its simplicity, for the columns of words that unravel and then rebuild Skyler’s life, and her relationships with her friends and family. To add in other elements, such as characters or plot lines, would dilute the power of Skyler’s story, which is captivating. I liked how every character felt necessary, from Skyler’s mom’s new boyfriend, to her encouraging English teacher. I wasn’t on the edge of my seat, exactly, but I always wanted to know what Skyler would choose next, what she would decide to pursue. I kind of identify with Skyler’s desire to be a perfect person, and live up to her mom’s expectations, but also want to find out what else in the world is worth discovering, so I sympathized with Skyler’s high and low points. The relationship between Skyler and Cole felt perfectly developed. I not only saw, but also felt, how Skyler fell in love and then out again, all while trying to figure out who she was in the wake of her world shifting. I liked how she maintained the goal of being a doctor, and helping others, even as her path to that goal shifted. The only part I didn’t like was Layla, Skyler’s best friend. I felt like she was a bit hypocritical of Skyler’s choices in romance, when Skyler had supported her endeavors in the past. All in all, 4 stars for an amazing book about love in different forms, and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everything changes.
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