You Only Live Once follows the story of Gracie who has just finished her GCSEs and after returning from holiday and the stress of it all she believes she has a tropical illness. After discovering it's not so she decides she is going to make the most of her life and live more rather than spending all her time studying.
From the blurb I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy the book as it didn't give a lot away and after reading the book I can understand why. I think the book did a good job of tacking many different issues Gracie faces but if I was to say what it would spoil the story. I found myself shocked at what happened next frequently throughout the book which is great as often books are all too predictable these days! I did find that some parts of the book were more rushed than I'd have liked as were some parts I wish didn't go on for so long but it all worked out well for the story in the end.
I thought the characters were likeable but I found Til the most relatable as I could understand why and how she was feeling how she did. Gracie is a great character but I went off her a bit during the middle but only because of the influence Vicky and Spider had on her. It was great how Gracie saw how she'd treated everyone at the end and went back to apologise for her actions.
I think this is a really great book, it's really easy to read and funny throughout. I can't wait to read what happens to Gracie next!
From the blurb I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy the book as it didn't give a lot away and after reading the book I can understand why. I think the book did a good job of tacking many different issues Gracie faces but if I was to say what it would spoil the story. I found myself shocked at what happened next frequently throughout the book which is great as often books are all too predictable these days! I did find that some parts of the book were more rushed than I'd have liked as were some parts I wish didn't go on for so long but it all worked out well for the story in the end.
I thought the characters were likeable but I found Til the most relatable as I could understand why and how she was feeling how she did. Gracie is a great character but I went off her a bit during the middle but only because of the influence Vicky and Spider had on her. It was great how Gracie saw how she'd treated everyone at the end and went back to apologise for her actions.
I think this is a really great book, it's really easy to read and funny throughout. I can't wait to read what happens to Gracie next!