"From growing up in the funeral home her family runs, Gabriella knows that death is a part of life and nothing is forever. Yet Bree, her best friend, has been a constant; it's always been the two of them together against the world. But when Bree starts dating a guy the worst guy from from the ultra-popular world, suddenly she doesn't have time for Gabe anymore. Now the only one at school who wants to spend time with "Graveyard Gabe" is Hartman, the new guy, but Gabe, not wanting to lose her mind over a boyfriend the way Bree has has, holds back. It takes a very strange prom night (with the family hearse instead of a limo) for Gabe to truly fall for Hartman. But when she leaves the after-prom party with him, she's not there for Bree or for the deadly accident that happens that night. Bree survives, but will she and Gabe ever be able to rebuild their friendship?"
Let me start out by saying that I have mixed feelings about this novel. I enjoyed how Gabe had a complex relationship with death - she dresses in all black and lives and works in a funeral home! This novel is good, and is unique and very engaging. But, it has many flaws for me as a reader.
Gabe's perspective had all the typical girl vibes, but without chunks of heartbreaking drama. The main character herself, was half the character I thought she would end up being. Her dialogue seems immature to me, and the author robs the character and readers on what makes her interesting.
But, I did enjoy most of the book. I really enjoyed how the author wrote about the popular kids that Bree, and throughout the book Gabe, ends up hanging out with. So many YA books rely on these popular kids and the author definitely let the reader glide into the expectation.
Even though my opinion about this novel goes back and fourth, All the Forever Things is a change of pace and is worth a read.
I give this novel a 2.5 out of 5 starts.
Special thanks to NetGalley/Albert Whitman & Company/AW Teens for the copy!
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