Embracing You, Embracing Me by Michelle BellonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
At first I was skeptical about reading Embracing You, Embracing Me. I did not know what to expect about the “coming of age” novel. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Michelle Bellon catches the essence of youth and the struggles of growing up and trying to be a normal productive citizen. Growing up with main character Roshell was quite eye-opening. Bellon did not make her a cookie cutter character. Roshell and her immediate friends experienced everyday hardships as well as joys. Bellon’s style of writing gives the reader something to look forward to. In saying this, the way the story line is broken up the reader will get a lot of Roshell’s point of view for most of the novel; but this is also highlighted with other main character’s points of view as well (in other words Roshell is not the only one telling the story).
Would I read this book again? Yes I would, to me this story had a lot of depth into and just may need a second read to fully understand the simplicity yet complexity of the character details Bellon provides.
“Embracing You, Embracing Me” is based in modern day times and is really good story that both teens and young adults can relate to. This book was a pleasant, emotional roller coaster ride and I quite enjoyed it.
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