bayleereads's reviews
150 reviews

This one was a pretty average non-fiction book for me. The story of the Titanic itself was nice, but I feel like the mechanics/operation of the ship were over-explained and often felt repetitive.

Loved this one. I really liked the style of writing, it was a mixture of free verse and poetry-like writing. This book was very emotional yet holds so much meaning and is VERY moving and empowering. I loved that the audience gets a small look into the Nepalese culture as well. The only critique I have is that this book portrays the white, American savior complex. As an American myself, I often get tired of stories portraying us as heroes.

I really wanted to enjoy this book more than I did. As someone who has mental health issues similar to Audrey's, I wasn't too keen on how mental illness was portrayed in this book. I get that everyone's mental health is different, but I wasn't a fan of how Audrey "found herself" because of a boy. Sure, love can make someone happy and can possibly help someone cope with depression, but I think I would have enjoyed this more if Audrey had found herself through self-exploration and focused more on herself rather than a boy. Maybe thats the feminist in me?