Book Review: Tell me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum (No Spoilers)

Information

Book Title: Tell me Three Things

Author: Julie Buxbaum

Publisher: Random House / Delacorte Press

Publish Date: April 5, 2016

Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult

Moods: lighthearted

Pace: fast-paced

Synopsis

Tell me three things is a story about Jessie, a junior in high school who recently lost her mother. She moves to a new high school and an anonymous person is helping her navigate the new school through emails.

Personal Thoughts

This was such a cute and enjoyable story overall. I really liked the mystery element and how it kept me curious about what would happen next. The plot made it easy to keep reading, and I finished the book in about six days, which is surprising for me based on my usual reading pace.

Book Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.75/5) stars

I would have given this book four stars because of how engaging and fun it was, but there were a few moments that felt a little cringey or unrealistic, especially in some of the dialogue. Those moments took me out of the story slightly, which is why I decided to rate it a 3.75 instead. Still, it was a light, entertaining read that I enjoyed more than I expected.

Favorite Quote

"Not knowing the right thing to do is not an excuse for not doing anything."

Sources, Credits & Links

Mood, genre and pace via The Storygraph