"There's nothing in the world a good book can't cure."
Amelia and Jenna are from two worlds, but the best of friends. Their whole lives are laid out together, college and beyond. As they grow up, the Orman Chronicles books bond the girls. Amelia often parallels her present with this fictitious world, using it to escape and cope with the hardships in her life, giving her a sense of comfort when things get hard.
But when Amelia graduates high school, tragedy strikes, and she must learn how to carry on without a big piece of her life standing by her side. Grieving, Amelia receives a mysterious package that forces her on an adventure to a tiny Michigan town to figure out who sent it. There, Amelia meets the reclusive Nolan, who just might be the key to not only finding out the origin of the mysterious package, but also the key to finding Amelia's true self.
Amelia Unabridged is Ashley Schumacher's debut novel. The writing is absolutely masterful. It grips you from page one and you cannot put this book down. I found myself constantly highlighting lines and passages. Not only are the cast of characters unique, they also each have their purpose on Amelia's journey. And the setting is absolutely divine.
But what I loved most was how deep this book was. It forces you to think and to feel. And goodness, will you cry. THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ. Whether you like YA novels or not, Amelia Unabridged is a book for everyone. Amelia Unabridged tackles loss, grief, anxiety, and finding one’s true purpose in life.
5/5 stars
A special thanks to @wednesdaybooks@stmartinspress and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to @lovearctually for hosting the buddy read and book chat! @ashwritesbooks it was so fun chatting books, snacks, and whales!
Amelia Unabridged comes out February 16!
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