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Bloomsbury Children's Books (2018), Edition: 1, 415 pages
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Romance. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:* "Give to teens who enjoyed . . . The Perks of Being a Wallflower." - School Library Journal, starred reviewNew York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer pens a new must-read story of two teens struggling under the burden of secrets, and the love that sets them free. With loving adoptive parents by his side, Rev Fletcher has managed to keep the demons of his past at bay. . . until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his childhood comes hurtling back. Emma Blue's parents are constantly fighting, and her only escape is the computer game she built from scratch. But when a cruel online troll's harassment escalates, she not only loses confidence but starts to fear for her safety. When Rev and Emma meet, they're both longing to lift the burden of their secrets. They connect instantly and deeply, promising to help each other no matter what. But soon Rev and Emma's secrets threaten to crush them, and they'll need more than a promise to find their way out.… (more)
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LibraryThing member ilonita50
Thanks a million to Bloomsbury Publishing for an arc in order to give an honest review!
"More Than We Can Tell" is about to surprise you how well written and emotionally loaded the book is, it deals with many topics and most importantly - how much is not said but assumed either by the look of
I loved the way it give an insight of stereotypes we all know, but we don't pay attention to change them - how one looks, wear clothes, how baggy clothing not always means they are "weird" and "not a friend material" may prove wrong - character Rev in the book is. In real life stereotyped that there are awesome people who finds communicating awkward...
I loved Emma's character, she deals with nerve wrecking situation where's her mum just won't understand her at all whenever Emma says, assuming she is just wasting her time with gaming...but it is not at all what it seems. Emma did code her entire own game and it's popular and people are actually playing it, it's real, but - how difficult is to find a moment to share the news with parents...there never seems to even have a normal conversation...and life is annoying if you ask anyone...thankfully there's some good players on the game...
...and Emma meets Rev more than once by pure accident and it turns out they find what to chat about...
Declan is busy with his girlfriend and seems they are really getting well together, he is still very attentive to Rev and reads his mind instantly, knowing his best friend by heart. He also deals with his past and faces someone he has been angry for ages and this is something that sets him free...he is Rev's best friend, he is someone who finds easy to talk to people unlike it is for Rev... When Matt comes in Rev's family it is him who builds the bridge...
Will there be more? Please! Thank you once again for this awesome read, a new favorite!
"More Than We Can Tell" is about to surprise you how well written and emotionally loaded the book is, it deals with many topics and most importantly - how much is not said but assumed either by the look of
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someone, either by their activities, be this someone from your family or complete stranger. The story cover emotional distress by someone online, someone from the past, and present, it tells a realistic truth about adoption and foster care situations and how system is right and wrong, it tells about family and how much one means, how much human relationships matter to take a right decision and how much they influence of who we grow to be. It was heartbreaking story but a good one, the one where all the main characters face a difficulty and grows through a journey...it tells about best friends and it tells about being a teenager and dealing with so much on one plate...not being understood by own parent...being more than they assume you are...I loved the way it give an insight of stereotypes we all know, but we don't pay attention to change them - how one looks, wear clothes, how baggy clothing not always means they are "weird" and "not a friend material" may prove wrong - character Rev in the book is. In real life stereotyped that there are awesome people who finds communicating awkward...
I loved Emma's character, she deals with nerve wrecking situation where's her mum just won't understand her at all whenever Emma says, assuming she is just wasting her time with gaming...but it is not at all what it seems. Emma did code her entire own game and it's popular and people are actually playing it, it's real, but - how difficult is to find a moment to share the news with parents...there never seems to even have a normal conversation...and life is annoying if you ask anyone...thankfully there's some good players on the game...
...and Emma meets Rev more than once by pure accident and it turns out they find what to chat about...
Declan is busy with his girlfriend and seems they are really getting well together, he is still very attentive to Rev and reads his mind instantly, knowing his best friend by heart. He also deals with his past and faces someone he has been angry for ages and this is something that sets him free...he is Rev's best friend, he is someone who finds easy to talk to people unlike it is for Rev... When Matt comes in Rev's family it is him who builds the bridge...
Will there be more? Please! Thank you once again for this awesome read, a new favorite!
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LibraryThing member SimplyKelina
This was so disappointing. I went into expecting such an amazing story following Rev and his journey. It was not anything like I was hoping it would be.
I do not feel Emma brought anything to the story. She was so unlikable, and I just did not care for any of the parts in which she was involved.
I was also expecting so much more out of Rev and his story with his father. I was expecting to have this story tear my heart into pieces, but was instead just left unsatisfied.
Overall, I just did not like this one.
I do not feel Emma brought anything to the story. She was so unlikable, and I just did not care for any of the parts in which she was involved.
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Yes, her story covered some important topics but that was taken away with how bratty she was. I could have done without her throughout the whole story.I was also expecting so much more out of Rev and his story with his father. I was expecting to have this story tear my heart into pieces, but was instead just left unsatisfied.
Overall, I just did not like this one.
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LibraryThing member HeatherLINC
Having thoroughly enjoyed "Letters to the Lost" and Rev's character in it, I was excited to learn that Brigid Kemmerer had decided to give him his own novel. Thus, it was with eager anticipation that I started this one, but "More Than We Can Tell" didn't have the same emotional appeal that Letters
I felt so sorry for Rev as his horrific backstory was revealed, but I struggled with how the issue with his father was finally resolved. It fell flat and I thought it was totally anti-climatic considering the abuse Rev's father threw at him when he was a little boy. However, Rev's adoptive parents were lovely and even Matthew had grown on me by the end. I wouldn't be surprised if he has his own novel, as well, in the future.
Emma annoyed me from the start. I loved that she was a gifted coded who created her own computer game, and I liked how the author shone a light on the struggles females have in male dominated industries, enduring harassment, sexual innuendos, vile comments and unfair treatment. However, as a character, I didn't like her. She was always angry and lashed out at everyone then went on self-pity binges where I wanted to slap her. I also hated how she belitted her best friend's YouTube makeup channel and the stupid decision to climb into a stranger's car just had me shaking my head.
While I loved the relationship that developed between Dec and Juliet in "Letters to the Lost", I never felt the same way about Rev and Emma. Their dialogue always felt forced, especially all the questions and answers, and I never felt an emotional connection between them. In fact, I preferred Dec and Rev's relationship - it felt real and genuine. Overall, a very disappointing read.
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to the Lost had. It was lovely having Declan play such a big role again, and he was just as kind as supportive as he was in the first book. However, this sequel just had too much going on.I felt so sorry for Rev as his horrific backstory was revealed, but I struggled with how the issue with his father was finally resolved. It fell flat and I thought it was totally anti-climatic considering the abuse Rev's father threw at him when he was a little boy. However, Rev's adoptive parents were lovely and even Matthew had grown on me by the end. I wouldn't be surprised if he has his own novel, as well, in the future.
Emma annoyed me from the start. I loved that she was a gifted coded who created her own computer game, and I liked how the author shone a light on the struggles females have in male dominated industries, enduring harassment, sexual innuendos, vile comments and unfair treatment. However, as a character, I didn't like her. She was always angry and lashed out at everyone then went on self-pity binges where I wanted to slap her. I also hated how she belitted her best friend's YouTube makeup channel and the stupid decision to climb into a stranger's car just had me shaking my head.
While I loved the relationship that developed between Dec and Juliet in "Letters to the Lost", I never felt the same way about Rev and Emma. Their dialogue always felt forced, especially all the questions and answers, and I never felt an emotional connection between them. In fact, I preferred Dec and Rev's relationship - it felt real and genuine. Overall, a very disappointing read.
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LibraryThing member Headinherbooks_27
Sad story but unfortunately very realistic. The ending was a happy one even though realistically that's not how it always happens. Very compelling read. I couldn't put it down. I read it in one day.
Awards
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (Nominee — 2019)
Westchester Fiction Award (Honorable Mention — 2019)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2021)
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9781408885062