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FIVE STARS!



Although I've read many 'abuse' books, this really stuck out between the pile. It was different, and I loved every part of this very great novel. This book follows Alexi, a high school student who is really good at her studies, and has good friends. However, this girl is hiding so many secrets, and in her room, she hides her wounds and memories that haunts her.

On the other hand, Bodee is the Kool-Aid kid. He isn't popular, and his life isn't normal either. When tragedy strikes, he becomes the pity-object of the town, and his life changes forever.

“Right now we're both yard sales of emotions. A penny for pain. A dime for bitterness. A quarter for grief. A dollar for silence. It binds us together, but I don't want him to pay the price for the parts of me that are used and broken.�

The characters in this book were very cute, especially Bodee, and I liked most of them. I had to hate someone though and if you finished reading this book, you would know who. I was actually very surprised that (view spoiler)[ Craig was the rapist. I mean I actually liked how protective he was, as if he was a good a person. I couldn't believe it even after it was confirmed. (hide spoiler)] Kayla was a bit hard to like, but she grew on me. Alexi on the other hand is VERY likable, and I liked the fact that she was drama free with her friends. Heather was ok, I guess.

“He's opening a door, but he already knows I won't walk through. The power of Bodee is in the way he reads me, sees through me, and then understands the truth behind the facade. He's the guy who can walk straight through the House of Mirrors on the first try. It's almost annoying. No one should ride tragedy like a pro surfer while I drown.�

I love Bodee & Alexi's relationship and how they are both each other's strength. I also like the fact that their love grew slowly, and escalated to something bigger.

Favortie Part: I had many favorite parts in this book, and one of them was when Bodee (view spoiler)[ moved into Alexi's house. (hide spoiler)] Another one is when (view spoiler)[ Alexi looked for Bodee because she missed him and finally realized that she doesn't want Hayden because seriously? (hide spoiler)]
I also love the song writing part, and I was curious to know who it actually was.

What could've been better? I would love it if this book had more pages, so I could see what happened next. If only there's a novella that happened after Faking Normal, I would totally read it. I want to know what happened to Alexi * Bodee! At least, we deserved an epilogue after this journey.

I Liked the character development both characters went through, and how they grew up.

“Every song deserves lyrics. Deserves a story to tell.�

“And more than that, Bodee left me with hope. For love. For wanting someone to touch me again and to lie with me without fear as my first response. Because Bodee slept in his sneakers, because Bodee asked for a kiss instead of just taking it, and because he kept space between us. He danced with two fingers until I asked for three or four... and his hand on my hip.
I know we're both still broken. Both of us. But Bodee's got the glue to make us whole.
He is love.� “Bravery comes one day at a time.�

I recommend this book to YA contemporary reader!!