Just Listen by Sarah Dessen Review

Annabel Greene is the girl who lives in the glass house. From the outside, everything looks perfect but even glass hides some bits of what you think you are seeing. After spending a summer isolated and alone Annabel starts the school year with many secrets hanging around her. Then she meets Owen, someone she never thought she would connect with and with his help she discovers who she really is.

Holy crap. I did not expect this book to be as real as it was. When I picked up this book my thoughts were, oh this will be a fun light read but oh was I wrong. This book touched on things like eating disorders and rape and it did a damn good job at it. It was so real and raw it really took me by surprise.

I like Dessen's writing style. It is easy to read and connect with the characters and she developed ALL the characters in this book. Not just Annabel, but Whitney, Kirsten and Owen all had some major character development and I loved it. I loved that she didn't just focus on Annabel and Owen. Dessen took us into the lives of Whitney and Kirsten who was living in a different state but still contributed to the story. I loved that. I loved all the different aspects playing into this book.
Overall I give this book 4/5 stars. It was a good read, real and really set a mood for the book.

You Deserve a Drink by Mamrie Hart Review

Mamrie Hart, the creator of YouTube channel You Deserve a Drink takes you on a journey through her ridiculous misadventures. From her Glamour Shots as a child to the New Years Eve she spent high on mushrooms. Mamrie holds no bonds in this charming, funny book.

I love Mamrie Hart. She is one of my favourite YouTubers so when I heard she was coming out with a book I wanted it. I actually ended up buying it on the day it came out completely by accident. You can't help but read this book in Mamrie's voice. It has her charm and wit, literally written all over it. She does such a good job taking you into parts of her life and the best part is no matter how ridiculous it is, you believe that she did it. It is funny, witty, a bit saucy and over all a good read.

I honestly feel like this book was genuine. It held true to the Mamrie Hart we see on YouTube. I feel like sometimes viewers don't know if the person we watch on YouTube is real and if their books are just money grabs. I felt like with You Deserve a Drink it was Mamrie and I really liked that. She told us the truth about her life and it felt real. It didn't feel like a money grab. So thank you Mamrie Hart.

Over all I would give this book 3.4/5 stars. There were parts of the books where I was finding myself a bit bored and wishing it would go by quicker but honestly I would recommend this to anyone looking for a funny read.