Today’s read I’m sharing with you guys is Neversaid by Carol Lynch Williams. It’s a book about two twin sisters who had started to grow apart from each other when Annie, the pretty, popular sister suddenly does a 180 and chops her hair off, gains weight etc. Annie hides a secret and Sarah is on a journey trying to get back with her sister and be there for her emotionally.
I was very intrigued by this book right away. It’s written in a very unique way, splitting the book between the tones, point of view, and voices of each of the twin sisters. While one sister’s is laid out like a normal book, the other sisters is written more in verse(poetry) form. It was really interesting and clever to show the differences between the two sisters even through the way that their story was written. I totally appreciated that. That being said I’m not sure how much I really liked this book. It was a really quick and short read. I think that there lies some of the problem. I felt that the characters and the situations that they were in, weren’t properly given their time. I didn’t feel a lot of the girls characters, and I think thats because everything was so short and to the point. I feel like the author should have taken her time with really developing everything and making you feel for the characters. However for a YA book I thought that it did talk about a lot of issues that teenagers can relate to, social anxiety, eating disorders, etc. So I think that if a teen who could relate to any of these things picked up this book they would immediately be drawn in.
Overall I thought that this book was ok. I liked its unique style, the way that it was written. Although I feel as if there could have been more time spent on character development and really making the reader feel for these characters.
Looks like a fun book!! 🙂
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That sounds like an interesting book. I agree if it is telling the story of teenage issues, it should develop the characters to draw you in.
Yeah that was the problem for me. I didn’t feel for the characters enough
I agree, how can a short book fully explore the complexities of issues such as body image and eating disorders?
Yeah it was pretty short 🙁
I adore books with multiple points of view. The Moonstone is one of my favorites. This looks like a great read.
I’ll have to check out the Moonstone!
I love books that are written from multiple points of view but I think this often requires a series since it leaves much less time to really “get” the characters. I definitely want to check this book out for myself though.
Yeah I agree
Great review! Adding it to my book list.
Seems to be a good read! I’ll recommend it to my friends!
Adding it to my list
I am intrigued myself! There’s always something about twins that intrigue me that’s why I got so engrossed with Sweet Valley when I was in high school. I’m definitely getting a copy of Never Said.
Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Touching on the issues is fine with me because this will at least get the conversation going. When you are writing a book you have to be careful because trying to go in depth too much can mean the book gets dragged out.
Yeah that’s true. I did like that they talked about the issues. It wasn’t the length I had a problem with necessarily, I’ve read plenty of short books that pulled me in. I just thought that this one didn’t and didn’t properly develop the characters for me personally. Like, I didn’t really feel for them much.
Okay got it
Interesting. I hate that when writers don’t develop their story to their fullest. But it sounds like an good read non the less.
Same here! Yeah it wasnt bad. More middle ground lol
What a shame it was so short. I find that quite often with YA fiction. I suppose they keep it fairly short to keep the attention of a teen but I think they are underestimating today’s teens.
Yeah that could be
this sounds like a book that i would really enjoy. that is so cool that the sisters stories were written in different form
Yeah that was definitely the part I liked the most. I love when writers do that
Sounds like a great book! I’ll definitely have to check it out.
This sounds like an interesting book to read! I love a good fiction book to curl up with during the cold weather!
same here, girl!
I find books like this very nice. It’s good to be able to talk about such issues. Why is it short though…
Thanks for the book review. I love a quick read like a Young Adult novel.
Sound interesting. Character development is really important for me, I have to be able to relate to the character or dispose them or whatever, and without it I think it can make or break a book.
I’m totally with you!
I would be very intrigued too by that twist. I am getting this on my list of reads
This looks like a great book, I’ll be checking this one out!
I enjoy reading YA novels from time to time. This sounds like an interesting premise. I hate when books are too short and I want more.
That is good that it touches on issues that could be relevant and dear to teens. Happy to hear the intro. to an author who is new to me.
I agree. Those issues really connect to a lot of teens. You’re welcome 🙂
Sounds like a great books. i add this on my reading list.
This sounds like a great read. My niece would be interested in this book.
What a great review of the book. I like reading YA books once in a while. I will add this to my list.
It does sound rather fascinating with the change in personality and opposing writing styles!
This sounds like an interesting read. The way you wrote the review makes me want to find out for myself about the characters and how the book was written. Thanks for sharing the review.
No problem, girl!
This sounds like a great read for my tween granddaughter! She loves to read and we are forever looking for new books to add to her collection!
Nice!
Hmm The story sounds interesting enough. I wonder why the one twin would change so suddenly! Guess I would have to read it to find out!
Yep! I was trying not to spoil it lol
I like to read short stories when I’m sitting waiting for an appointment so this may be a good book for me to read during those times. Hopefully the author will expand the book with more details at a later date so you can get to know the characters more in depth.
Yeah it would be a good one for that! 🙂
I actually haven’t heard of this author…I’m intrigued to check out more of her books!
Looks like an interesting book. I really love to read novel book, I add this on my reading list
You have my attention. I have my guess about what happened to the twin, but I hope it’s not too predictable. I would read this.
I didn’t guess it right away 😉
This sounds like a good read. I love character driven stories.
I’ve seen this Never Seen book, I think I saw it to my sister, she’s a book lover. This is such an awesome book review.
I haven’t seen this boo – it does sound quite good, but not ‘deep’ enough really. Great review. Kaz
Thanks 🙂
Oooo this sounds like a great read!!!! I will have to check it out for my sled since I need a new book badly!
I’ve never heard of this book before but I think that my eldest would enjoy reading it 🙂