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Every Ugly Word (2014)

by Aimee L. Salter(Favorite Author)

4.07 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Alloy Entertainment

review 1: Ashley is going through a terrible period of bullying at her high school. People dwell on some past mistakes she made, her looks, and her social status. They are brutal with their words, vandalism of her possessions, and physical attacks. She has her best friend, Matt, at her side, but she can’t reveal her romantic feelings to him. He’s dating one of her bullies, unaware of everything Ashley is going through.There is one person who is unconditionally, wholeheartedly in her life. When Ashley looks in the mirror, she sees her twenty-something self. Her older self gives her advice, particularly to prevent a tragedy that could destroy Ashley’s future since her older self already lived it. I kept turning the pages to see what this event would be.This is a powerful story t... morehat lingered with me after I put it down. I felt for Ashley and despised her tormentors. I hoped her older self would get through to her, so that Ashley could have a happy future when everything was so bleak for her in the present. This is a definite must-read for YA readers who want to read an unflinching account of a bullied character’s existence. I read this via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.
review 2: Wow.From the get-go, I was hooked. I was so concerned for Ashley, I hated to put the book down--I needed to know she would be okay. And just as I was nearing the finish line with Ashley, Doc, and Older Me, I realized what was happening. The revelation of the connection between Ashley in school and the Ashley in Doc's office--and Older Me--was amazing. Without giving it away, the way the characters were interwoven was genius, and what would have been a messy transition for a weaker writer was a smooth-flowing climactic moment in the story.About the EndingI felt like the ending wasn't as powerful as that revealing moment, and it got a little unbelievable--I expected a more realistic conclusion instead of more people in the mirror. It didn't really impact my appreciation for a well-told story, though.Kudos, Aimee Salter. less

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