Kathy - Books & Munches's Reviews > 180 Seconds

Allison is special, she is. Battling the demons of her past, being thrown from one foster family to another, she struggles to trust people. The only person she actually trusts is Steffi, her best friend. She doesn't let others in, not people she meets at school, not Simon, her foster dad. She's on her own, in her dorm and fights to survive.
This was so familiar to me since I've always had problems trusting people. I honestly still do and reading the way she copes with it was... heart-lifting because it gave me hope that it can change. That I can change. Yup, I definitely connected with Allison.

Then the 180 seconds happen. The influence of that social experiment is amazing, magical even and Esben makes an entrance that's simply as wonderful as he is himself. Now, Esben is the newest addition to my favorite contemporary characters! He's sweet, thoughtful and tries to fight his own demons while still helping others. It's beautiful to see and feel.

Oh the feels! Really people. I went from happy to fluffy happy to even fluffier happy to crying my eyes out. This book had me smiling, laughing, crying and bawling. It lifted me up, broke me down and ripped me to pieces in a way you cannot even imagine. Not unless you've read this book as well, that is. Which you should. You should read it.

I'm not even spending any more words on this review.

Just. Read. It.

5/5

Kathy