Ebook provided by NetGalley for review. Thank you.
Content Note: Rape, domestic violence, drug use.
I think damaging would be a way to describe this book. Shocking considering the author is apparently a therapist.
We follow two troubled teenagers: Livvy and Jack. Jack is on probation following a stint in juvenile detention for assault and is connecting with a father who never knew he existed. Livvy is the girl next door whose parents have all but abandoned her all while she's dealing with abusive boyfriend Luke.
Honestly if I'm seeing domestic violence in teen novels I want it to be more of an instruction manual on how to get out safely unlike in this book where Livvy only escapes in the last couple of chapters thanks to a near-death experience.
The characters on the whole were not that likeable and I found Jay and John hard to distinguish and Livvy's friends were a waste of space. 2 stars only because I finished it. Also small niggle but the title makes no sense since there is not mention of the characters when they are older to be talking about 'When We Were Young'. Overall do not recommend.
Stef Out x
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