Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister’s recent death.
When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the “natural wonders” of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It’s only with Violet that Finch can be himself—a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who’s not such a freak after all. And it’s only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet’s world grows, Finch’s begins to shrink.
Although it was such a sad story-line Jennifer has written it so perfectly that you just keep wanting more, the book is fast paced without losing you. It flows so easily and you can't believe it's over when you turn the last page.
This book is a heartbreaking, emotional roller-coaster but you just can't get enough. It carries such an important message that a lot of the time people are scared of talking about. It is defiantly one to pick up and it won't be the last Jennifer Niven book I read!
When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the “natural wonders” of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It’s only with Violet that Finch can be himself—a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who’s not such a freak after all. And it’s only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet’s world grows, Finch’s begins to shrink.
This book has been on my shelf for SO long but I had never gotten around to reading it, recently I have been hearing so many good things about it so decided it was time to finally pick it up, I'm so glad I did because I couldn't put it down. The story was something I just didn't expect, especially the ending, but it was so honest and real that you couldn't help but love it.
The main characters, Violet and Finch, even though seeming to have un-relateable lives and stories, were so authentic and imperfect that you could easily find something in them to relate to because who's perfect? What I loved most was that there was a male and female lead meaning that anybody could relate and enjoy this book. Even the side characters had their own lives and struggles so you felt empathy towards them too, which you aren't always able to do. This is brilliantly written and makes you realise you have no idea what people you think you know are trying to deal with, the whole book has powerful messages throughout it which really make you think.
This book is a heartbreaking, emotional roller-coaster but you just can't get enough. It carries such an important message that a lot of the time people are scared of talking about. It is defiantly one to pick up and it won't be the last Jennifer Niven book I read!
