Review of Swimming in a Sea of Stars
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Review of Swimming in a Sea of Stars
[Following is a volunteer review of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright.]
Abuse comes in many forms and love to thrive in the dark. In the thought-provoking book, Swimming in a Sea of Stars by Julie Wright, sometimes the first step towards complete healing is to expose it to the light.
Addison Thoreau dreaded going back to school, even though it had been a month already, and she had told her mum she was ready. She thought she had overcome her past. She and her mum had started life afresh, leaving their troubles and pain behind. She had good grades in high school, made new friends and might even be attracted to Booker Williams, her close friend who had a crush on her. So why did her world come tumbling down when he tried to kiss her? What memories did that near kiss stir up that made Addison react so horribly?
It was one of the most seamless reading experiences I’ve had in a while. I finished the book in a sitting and then read it over again carefully. The author’s writing style made it such an easy read that it grabbed my attention until the end. Writing about a sensitive topic can be very delicate. The plot conveyed the critical message and explained the gravity of each situation without giving off too much detail about the horrendous acts. I think the author pulled it off superbly.
The character development was also top-notch. The author made them jump off the page and come alive. I felt I knew them and the motivations behind their actions. Addison’s character was so vulnerable and brave at the same time. Her delayed reaction to her ordeal showed that burying away pain and secrets never helps in the long term. They always have a way of showing up at the worst time and with grievous consequences. Celia Martin’s character tells the story of many children facing similar horrible situations in their homes and being afraid to speak up because of fear of the unknown.
There’s nothing about the book I dislike. I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. It is informative and thought-provoking. There is also a helpline at the end of the book for anyone who needs help. I only spotted one error, so it is professionally well-edited. It has themes of suicide and child abuse, so I would not recommend it to very young/sensitive readers. I would recommend it to teenagers and young adults because they are in that phase of life where they are emotionally vulnerable and susceptible. I would also recommend it to parents and guardians, so they can know the signs to look out for in their wards. The message in the book is loud and clear; it is never too late to speak out and expose secrets to the light.
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Swimming in a Sea of Stars
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Abuse comes in many forms and love to thrive in the dark. In the thought-provoking book, Swimming in a Sea of Stars by Julie Wright, sometimes the first step towards complete healing is to expose it to the light.
Addison Thoreau dreaded going back to school, even though it had been a month already, and she had told her mum she was ready. She thought she had overcome her past. She and her mum had started life afresh, leaving their troubles and pain behind. She had good grades in high school, made new friends and might even be attracted to Booker Williams, her close friend who had a crush on her. So why did her world come tumbling down when he tried to kiss her? What memories did that near kiss stir up that made Addison react so horribly?
It was one of the most seamless reading experiences I’ve had in a while. I finished the book in a sitting and then read it over again carefully. The author’s writing style made it such an easy read that it grabbed my attention until the end. Writing about a sensitive topic can be very delicate. The plot conveyed the critical message and explained the gravity of each situation without giving off too much detail about the horrendous acts. I think the author pulled it off superbly.
The character development was also top-notch. The author made them jump off the page and come alive. I felt I knew them and the motivations behind their actions. Addison’s character was so vulnerable and brave at the same time. Her delayed reaction to her ordeal showed that burying away pain and secrets never helps in the long term. They always have a way of showing up at the worst time and with grievous consequences. Celia Martin’s character tells the story of many children facing similar horrible situations in their homes and being afraid to speak up because of fear of the unknown.
There’s nothing about the book I dislike. I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. It is informative and thought-provoking. There is also a helpline at the end of the book for anyone who needs help. I only spotted one error, so it is professionally well-edited. It has themes of suicide and child abuse, so I would not recommend it to very young/sensitive readers. I would recommend it to teenagers and young adults because they are in that phase of life where they are emotionally vulnerable and susceptible. I would also recommend it to parents and guardians, so they can know the signs to look out for in their wards. The message in the book is loud and clear; it is never too late to speak out and expose secrets to the light.
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Swimming in a Sea of Stars
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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