That Was Then, This Is Now

"Really makes you think about what you would do if you knew a loved one was harming other people in some way"

"It was deep for sure, I personally believe that this book is better than the outsiders. 4.5/5!"

"Great coming of age book"

"I feel like Zuko reading Firelord Sozin’s last testament: “That can’t be it. Where’s the rest of it?” I’ll admit, I was anticipating a more climactic… well, climax. Maybe a physical confrontation between the brothers. I was kind of disappointed. However, I will say I emotionally connected with this one on the whole more than “The Outsiders.”"

"I have a lot of different things to say about this book. Going into this book I had high expectations because of reading the outsiders and it is a good book. It is very real about things that still happen today and I feel like this book just shows how growing up and division in the world can influence people into doing things without thinking and how things change and it really had me reflecting after reading this book because of how well it was written. I also started reading this book and instantly felt connected to the outsiders book again being in the scene and atmosphere was really a fun part of the book."

"It was so so good and I would definitely recommend to people who enjoy sadder books"

"I loved this book but the ending was a surprise "

"Quick read, but kinda forgot everything that happened as soon as I finished it. That’s probably my fault though "

"The ending is so sad 😭"

"Much better than the film version, which copped out and gave it an upbeat ending. The protagonist makes a heart-breaking choice between his best friend and his girlfriend and ends up betraying both. A masterpiece of teen fiction."