Title: When We Collided
Author: Emery Lord
Release Date: April 5th 2016
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, YA
Meet Vivi and Jonah: A girl and a boy whose love has the power save or destroy them.
Vivi and Jonah couldn’t be more different. Vivi craves anything joyful or beautiful that life can offer. Jonah has been burdened by responsibility for his family ever since his father died. As summer begins, Jonah resigns himself to another season of getting by. Then Vivi arrives, and suddenly life seems brighter and better. Jonah is the perfect project for Vivi, and things finally feel right for Jonah. Their love is the answer to everything. But soon Vivi’s zest for life falters, as her adventurousness becomes true danger-seeking. Jonah tries to keep her safe, but there’s something important Vivi hasn’t told him.
I received a review copy courtesy of the author/publisher. This does not affect my opinion or views regarding the book whatsoever.
MY THOUGHTS
When We Collided by Emery Lord deserves so much appraisal. I just can’t seem to get my thoughts together after reading it. This novel is so important and it speaks volumes to my heart and I’m sure it will too, to so many others.
When We Collided as Vivi would say, was filled with spectacularity and burstsomeness. . This novel was bold, funny, sad, raw, and courageous. It’s told in two POVs. Vivi and Jonah. Which was very well done. I’m usually not a fan of POVs but Emery Lord does it beautifully.
This book tackles strong mental health issues, as in grief, depression and bipolar disorder. Not a lot of YA books tackle this important issue and that’s something that really needs to chance. We need MORE BOOKS LIKE THIS. That are done so gracefully and that are straightforward. That is real and informative. That is, what we need.
This book has touched me profoundly and there really isn’t much for me to say. Except that I’m still reeling from the roller-coaster ride of emotions that this novel has left me. I’ve never read anything by Emery Lord before. But I am positive that, that, will change. Because Emery Lord has just became one of my favorite authors.
I just want to thank Emery Lord for taking the time to write about Mental Health and putting it out there for the whole world to see. This book has fasten itself into my soul since I finished reading it and I know it will stay wedged in my heart for a very long time. To celebrate the love that I have for this book, I’m doing a giveaway. So don’t forget to enter at the end of this post.
My favorite quotes from When We Collided.
I like to hear who I am each day. The term of endearment is like a fortune cookie at my favorite Chinese restaurant –Vivi
It was supposed to appear effortless. Like a feast at Hogwarts. Wait, no! I don’t want to be Dobby in this equation. Jesus. –Jonah
My siblings are locked into her, rotating in her orbit. I am, too. It’s like I can’t look away. –Jonah
He’s the ring to my Frodo, the wardrobe to my Lucy Pevensie. –Vivi
Jonah Daniels and his gaze are enough to make a girl feel like she emerged from a huge seashell in the middle of the ocean, like the painting of Venus, surrounded by sea foam. –Vivi
But what I mean is, depression, it settles like a shadow over your body while you sleep, and it mutes every frequency into blankness, into fog. Everyone thinks you can’t laugh when you’re depressed, but I couldn’t cry either because I couldn’t feel. –Vivi
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About the author
I’m Emery, and I write books about flawed girls who are really trying, complicated families, friends who show up even when everything’s going down in flames, the boy who Gets You even when you don’t expect it, and the summer that changed everything.
Open Road Summer and The Start of Me & You are out now.
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thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’ve been wanting to read an emery lord book for so long and this one happens to release close to my birthday!
My pleasure!!! This was my first book by Emery Lord and LOVED it 🙂 So I needed to spread the love because it was AMAZING! It’s early but Happy Birthday and Good luck xoxo
Sounds like an interesting book! Thanks for the chance!
It’s an amazing book. Thanks for entering and good luck xoxo
I want to read this book because it sounds so powerful and well written. It’s about subjects and emotions that I know very little about and would love to read how this author presents it to the reader.
Yes, it is very powerful and well written. Thanks for entering and good luck xoxo
It’s good to see a book for young people about mental health. Thanks for the post. Did anyone else notice that they were being blocked by @Becky_LoveDemi on the twitter follow?
You’re Welcome. I’m also sorry about twitter, it malfunction but it is now solved. Thanks for stopping by and Good Luck xoxo
It’s on my TBR!
YES!!! Good life choice lol. Happy reading xoxo
It’s so great to hear you enjoyed the book Helena!
There have been some negative things said about it but your review reassured me. I’ll definitely have to add it to my TBR!
Great Review =D
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Oh no! Really? I haven’t seen but then again. I really haven’t been around. But from my point of view. I think it was a great story. With a great view at mental health. Mental health is hard to categorize because some many people have so many different symptoms. So I always go into these kind of books with an open mind. Because I know every story is different. I hope that I explain myself correctly lol. Thanks for stopping by again Faith. You’re amazing, happy reading xoxo
I’d love to win because I’m an avid book reader.
Thanks for entering and good luck xoxo
When We Collided sounds like an important book with how it tackles bipolar, something I don’t think I’ve yet to see in YA. I loved Emery’s debut and this sounds like something I’d enjoy, so thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Thanks for stopping by. I never read anything by Emery Lord. This was my first book by her and I was so in love with it that she will forever be my auto buy author 🙂 Good luck xoxo
Great review!
I’d like to win it as it’s been on my TBR list since I first heard about it. That it deals with mental health issues is a big draw for me! I feel the more books that can incorporate these issues (as well as many others) the better!!
It’s a great read that talks about very important issues. It was outstanding and everyone needs to read it. Thank you for entering and good luck xoxo
I am so glad that you loved this book. I loved both of Emery’s previous books, so this one is one that I just need. I’ve been looking forward to it for so long now, and I just can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.
And those quotes… I need this book now. 😮
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HAha 🙂 It was my first read by Emery Lord. I ran out and got her other 2 books.That’s how hooked I became lol. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Erin and good luck xoxo