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A review by twiinklex
Coming Up for Air by Nicole B. Tyndall
4.0
Ugh my feels.
This is a raw, emotional and beautifully-written coming-of-age story. The author did a wonderful job in handling sensitive topics such as addiction, toxic relationships and coping with cancer in the family. I usually can't relate or connect with YA romances but this one did not feel forced or rushed at all. In fact, it was very realistic as with everything that goes on in the book.
From the rush and adrenaline of first love and how it blossoms, to its uncertainties, making excuses for the one we love and not wanting to see the red flags until we can no longer ignore them, to the breakdown and death of a once-magical love — this was all portrayed brilliantly.
Described as "a piece of my heart" in the acknowledgments, this book started out as pages from the author's high school journal, which meant that what happened in the novel are actually real-life experiences. No wonder I could feel all the emotions radiating off every page.
A beautiful book that captivated me from start to end.
✨ "Love is a risk. I know that, even more so lately. Anything loved can be lost. But right now, I don't care. This love makes me feel alive, and I need that."
This is a raw, emotional and beautifully-written coming-of-age story. The author did a wonderful job in handling sensitive topics such as addiction, toxic relationships and coping with cancer in the family. I usually can't relate or connect with YA romances but this one did not feel forced or rushed at all. In fact, it was very realistic as with everything that goes on in the book.
From the rush and adrenaline of first love and how it blossoms, to its uncertainties, making excuses for the one we love and not wanting to see the red flags until we can no longer ignore them, to the breakdown and death of a once-magical love — this was all portrayed brilliantly.
Described as "a piece of my heart" in the acknowledgments, this book started out as pages from the author's high school journal, which meant that what happened in the novel are actually real-life experiences. No wonder I could feel all the emotions radiating off every page.
A beautiful book that captivated me from start to end.
✨ "Real love comes from safety, from trust; not this feeling rooted in desperation. It makes me want to scream and bang on his chest, demanding back who I used to know. But he's gone, and nothing is going to bring him back. What I feel now is the shadow of love, and all it has to offer is heartache."