We'll Never Be Apart by Emiko Jean
Published on October 6, 2015
by HMH Books for Young Readers
Source: eARC for review from publisher
Plot Summary for We'll Never Be Apart by Emiko Jean
Murder. Fire. Revenge. That’s all seventeen-year-old Alice Monroe thinks about. Committed to a mental ward at Savage Isle, Alice is haunted by memories of the fire that killed her boyfriend, Jason. A blaze her twin sister Cellie set. But when Chase, a mysterious, charismatic patient, agrees to help her seek vengeance, Alice begins to rethink everything. Writing out the story of her troubled past in a journal, she must confront hidden truths.
Review of We'll Never Be Apart by Emiko Jean
If you're looking to prolong that creepy Halloween feeling, this is definitely a book you should consider adding to your list.
Alice has been committed to a mental institution after a fire that killed her boyfriend. The doctors seem to think that she set the fire, but Alice knows the truth: it was actually her twin sister Cellie.
Desperate for revenge, Alice hatches a plot to find her sister and make her pay for what she did...
I enjoyed this one. It felt a little like a cross between Girl, Interrupted and White Oleander.
I enjoyed this one. It felt a little like a cross between Girl, Interrupted and White Oleander.
Alice and Cellie have had a tough life -- after the death of their grandfather, the sisters have shuttled from foster home to foster home. They have a tight bond, but it feels like that Alice must break free of her more troubled sister in order to move forward.
Am I weird that I'm kind of fascinated by stories set in psychiatric hospitals? One of my favorite parts of the story was the relationship between Alice and her roommate. The sort-of-romance with Chase worried me a bit, but it worked for me because it seemed like she was (mostly) using him to help her get to her sister.
The ending was interesting. I was surprised by it in a couple of ways. I think I was expecting something a little more out-there. But all in all, I really enjoyed this -- a perfect October read!
Am I weird that I'm kind of fascinated by stories set in psychiatric hospitals? One of my favorite parts of the story was the relationship between Alice and her roommate. The sort-of-romance with Chase worried me a bit, but it worked for me because it seemed like she was (mostly) using him to help her get to her sister.
The ending was interesting. I was surprised by it in a couple of ways. I think I was expecting something a little more out-there. But all in all, I really enjoyed this -- a perfect October read!
stories set in psychiatric hospitals are interesting. so yeah, you're not weird (unless i'm weird too, lol). this sounds really interesting. nice to know you enjoyed it :)
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Ha - maybe I feel like "there but for the grace of God..."
DeleteOh glad to see you liked this one! I feel like I have seen mixed reactions but I amreallyinterested in it. I like stories set in psych wards too so you arenot alone!
ReplyDelete*hugs* Thanks for making me feel less weird!!
DeleteAlice's relationship with her roomie sounds really interesting
ReplyDeleteThat was my favorite part!
DeleteWell, I'd be lying if I said the premise doesn't appeal to me. Yes, even after Halloween. Lol :p
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not alone :)
DeleteOh no, I love hospital settings as well! This one was dark too! I agree that Alice's with her roomie was very interesting, especially towards the end. I felt like a lot was left unsaid.
ReplyDeleteI feel SO much better. And yes, I loved that relationship most of all!
DeleteThe combination of White Oleander and Girl, Interrupted makes for quite a jarring read. I don't think I'm ready for this jelly... :D
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this one! Definitely agree that it has a major creep factor.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book. its a first in a while that the ending did surprise me. I got it just before the reveal and that felt good. it was a really good read.
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