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Don't Panic (2013)

by Lindsay Paige(Favorite Author)

3.58 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1481193740 (ISBN13: 9781481193740)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Lindsay Paige

review 1: This is a new young adult book from Lindsay Paige in which she tells the story of Samantha, a girl who suffers from severe panic and anxiety attacks. The attacks are so extreme that she is missing school and isolating herself from friends and family. This is a very real medical condition for many of us, and Samantha is having a hard time accepting it and finding help. Her mother also believes that she is making up the symptoms to avoid school. She finds her salvation while hiding out in the restroom at school in the form of a very handsome boy named Eli. Bring in her ex boyfriend and jerk of an older brother, and she has a very complicated situation on her hands.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The subject matter is very ... moreimportant for young adult and adult readers and gives us a look into what it's like to live in this kind of misery. For this reason, the book was outstanding as kind of public service announcement for help and understanding of mental illness. I did, however, feel that the story lacked a certain depth that could have added so much more richness and substance to the plot. The plot and dialogue were simplistic, adding a dramatic effect to the scenes of the anxiety attacks, but I felt they took away from the other parts of the story that needed more exposition. For teen readers this type of simplistic writing is perfectly suited, but as an adult reader, it was missing something crucial for me. Samantha, I'm happy to say, did find the help she needed and a very caring boy to go along with it at the end. It gives hope to readers that this is a medical situation, not something that people fabricate and that medication and therapy are valuable answers and solutions to the condition. There was an interesting plot twist with her savior, Eli, and I'm thankful for the way it played out for the best in the story. Overall this is most definitely a book worth reading and one that should be on the shelves of every teen struggling through the stresses of high school and life. Great job Lindsay for sharing such a sensitive and emotional story that will touch anyone who has lived this or knows someone who has. It's a quick read about a powerful subject and I do recommend that you check it out!3.5 stars
review 2: Oh Lindsay Paige you talent amazes me! I first fell in love with Lindsay's work when I read Sweetness. I was so excited when she announced this book because it was different from the Bold as Love Series. Now, there is a downfall to Lindsay, she is a Pittsburgh Penguins fan. *shakes head* Such a shame! Since I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan we don't always see eye-to-eye. But, I won't let that problem interrupt my review (this time!)Best part of the book: This is outstanding from page 1! One thing that Lindsay does well is that she is very detailed in her writing. With every attack that Samantha had I could actually feel her pain. Every time Eli try to help her or talk to her I could feel her emotions! I felt so bad for Samantha because you know that she is having a lot of problems and you want to help her, but can't. That is why I loved Eli! He was there for her since the first moment she ran into the wrong bathroom. I love that he never gave up!! It was wonderful seeing his support for her.Not so great about the book: I wish the book was a little bit longer. I would have like to see more of the progression of some of the scenes. However, the most important parts of the book are perfect!! Lindsay has another hit on her hands. less

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