Author: Molly E. Lee.
Year: 2019
Genre: Y/A Contemporary Fiction.
Rate: 4 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amber is the best hacker in a school with
the most obsolete concepts, especially about sexual education.
So, she had an idea, she created a blog to
help all of those afraid to ask questions about sensitive topics.
First of all, let me tell you that this
blog “Ask me anything” should be something real. Let’s face it, the reality is that
no matter our beliefs or our ideas, teenagers are curious per nature, they need
guidance and education especially on a topic so delicate like sex, and for me, the
author nailed the subject brilliantly; the plot is unique, original and well
done delivered. There are sensitive situations that the writer handled
carefully and smartly.
I liked the characters, especially the protagonist
and her parents. Amber is strong, determinate and sweet, a great combo, and
Amber’s parents are great, for once I liked to read a story where the main
character has a good relationship with mom and dad, and that they are good listener
and supporter, bravo! Descriptions,
scenes, setting, in my opinion, the author hit every right button when she wrote
this book. Excellent!
Now, what I didn’t enjoy much as the rest.
Repetitions. The story is told from both main
characters POV, and that is one of my favorites writing. However, they go on
and on with the same inner thought which makes the story slower than what it should
be.
We know there have to be secrets, if not
what is the point of the story but, in this book, it’s ‘I have a secret, but I
can’t tell you’ kind of thing. It would be much better if the reader walks the
path without being told.
And every good part of the story is discovered
because somebody walks behind the character and read something over their shoulder.
It’s like everybody flies instead of walking. It’s too convenient. Once can be
okay, but more than that, not so much.
Despite this minors’ things, I think Ask
me anything should be read not just for a teenager but for everybody it has a
good message and again it’s well-done delivery.
Note: I received an ARC
from Entangled Publishing LLC through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
And I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts
and opinions are my own.
