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Aug 11, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I would rate Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson 4/5 stars. This book is about a girl named Emily, whose best friend Sloane disappears before summer. All Sloane leaves for Emily is a to-do list. The book was very detailed and at the end of every chapter, I found myself reading just one more to find out what happens next. The story had the perfect amount of humour, friendship, and romance; although, it did not follow a typical teen romance story. It had topics such as self discovery and friendships included, which is very important to include in teen books. I recommend this book for anybody above 12 years of age, especially fans of Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series. @Dolphin05 of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library This book was definitely a ride. It takes unexpected turns that keep it interesting. Ever since Sloane and Emily became friends, Emily has always been in Sloane’s shadow. When Sloane suddenly disappears and a list turns up to Emily, she is sent on a journey to discover the meaning. Emily faces challenges that she would never do alone, but she is determined to get her best friend back. Friendships are made and broken, along with Emily finding herself falling for someone. Emily discovers how to be a more independent person and will no longer be the shadow of someone else. This is definitely a book that I never wanted to put down. The author, Morgan Matson did a fantastic job describing and relating to the struggles that teenagers can go through in friendships and relationships. No detail was missed to keep this story going. Would recommended this to anyone 13 and up who love a good, juicy teenage story. I would give this a 4.5 out of 5. @maplereads of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library I absolutely adored this book! I was so immersed in it that I finished it in a day, despite my mother's complaints that I read too much. But this book was honestly more enjoyable to read than John Green's Paper Towns, which I found myself comparing it to on a couple of occasions. In a summary, Emily receives a To-Do list from her suddenly missing friend, of things for her to do that she would usually never do. This was a beautiful book about self-discovery, with a bit of romance kindling below the surface. I would recommend this to anyone above 12 years of age, as it is very relatable and touching. 5/5 @Siri of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library This was a really interesting, fun book to read. It had the perfect combination of romance, mystery and humor. I loved the fact that it showed how powerful and important friendship can be, and the different ways it can be portrayed through different types of people. It was also a really fun novel because the main character reminded me of myself, and her best friend reminded me of my childhood bestie. The whole book took me back to the good times of our friendship. Overall, this was a great book for some light reading, something that I would highly recommend for my fellow teens! 4.5/5 Stars. @activistreader of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library