I loooooove this book so much. Just like the first on in this series, two outcasts find to each other. The story is so beautifully written and yes, I cries. It didn't took me long to become a blubbering mess and I had to take breaks frequently to calm down. I hope that everyone gives this book a chance, it's worth it. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing!

Can two teenagers from very different backgrounds and with very different issues ever be friends or possibly something even more than friends?

Emma is being stalked by an online predator. She doesn't feel she has anyone she can turn to who would understand. Especially not her parents who seem to have checked out of her life while they quietly go about destroying each other's.

Rev escaped an early life of abuse and was adopted by a loving and supportive couple. However, Rev's past often haunts him, particularly the question of whether being abusive is hereditary.

Emma takes her dog for a walk and encounters Rev. They have a connection but there are rocky times ahead for both of them. Can they navigate them together?

More Than We Can Tell is the second in this series and although the books are related they are standalone novels. Not having read the first book I certainly didn't feel there was anything missing in this storyline.

The clear message from this book is to never discount a peer, as no matter how different they are from you on the outside, on the inside your souls may be more aligned than you realise. It's such a great message. A great novel for young adults.

More Than We Can Tell focuses on one of the side characters from Letters to the Lost, Rev Fletcher. You can definitely read this novel without having read Letters to the Lost, although I would recommend you read both because they're both quite good, and if you are going to read both, definitely go with Letters first because there are some spoilers for some aspects of that book in More Than We Can Tell.

I have to admit, Emma had a lot of unlikeable aspects to her character, especially in how she treated her best friend and her mother. On the other hand, I did like how her story was used to explore things like women in gaming (as a gamer myself, I must admit there is a lot of gender stereotyping, and there are many, many stories of women for example not joining voice chat on online games because of the very valid fear of being attacked for being female). I also found it really cool that she had coded her own game.

Rev was actually so precious, and his backstory was heartbreaking. You can understand why he makes many of the seemingly stupid decisions throughout the novel because of how his upbringing has shaped him as a person. I loved his development arc, especially the development of his relationship with his foster brother.

Overall, I thought this was a very good companion novel to Letters to the Lost. While it may not have the most likeable female lead, the development arcs of both protagonists are quite compelling, making for an excellent novel overall.

Ratings
Overall: 8/10
Plot: 4/5
Romance: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 2/5

Emma Blue is a gamer but she’s much more than that, she also builts games and is a high schooler with usual parents and friends problems.
Rev Fletcher was adopted. His biological dad was a cult leader and used to torture him from birth until he was 7. That left some scars both figuratively and literally.
Both of them can’t seem to discuss their problems with their loved ones so when they meet by chance and start talking, an unlikely friendship starts.

I loved this. Both their stories were captivating and I couldn’t stop reading. I fell for both of them almost immediately. They were so complex and interesting.
Their relationship was also very well written and gave me a lot of feels.
The entire book made me feel a lot really, lots of anger but I laughed and was charmed too.

I will definitely read the companion book in this series!

'More Than We Can Tell' is, honestly, soo unbelievably good! I can't believe I've been missing out all this time! It was such an easy book to get into even though at first the whole gaming thing did make me just a little uncertain and it does brilliantly as a standalone book. Also it's such a page turner that I surprisingly finished it so quickly!

At first, I wasn't too sure about the plot and even as it progressed, it just seemed like a book about two teenagers with multiple challenges. Also the back and forth relationship between Emma and Rev was a bit irritating. But even still at this point, I just couldn't put the book down. Whether it's the writing, which can I say is just incredibly comforting or just how lovable all the characters are (minus the bad ones ofc), everything just worked. Gradually the significance of the issues raised started to become a lot more prominent and I think it's a great book for raising awareness issues such as child abuse and internet safety/ harassment.

Overall it's such a great book and so gripping. There's bits of everything from relationships to religion, which seems like a lot but it all somehow works. I'm definitely gonna go back and read 'Letters to the Lost'!

When reading Letters to the Lost I constantly wanted to know more about Rev's backstory and this book gave that to me and delivered very well. I cried, I laughed, if you loved Letters to the Lost you'll definetly like this. It just didn't live up exactly to Letters to the Lost but I still REALLY enjoyed it.

"More Than We Can Tell" is about to surprise you how well written and emotionally loaded the book is, it deals with many topics and most importantly - how much is not said but assumed either by the look of someone, either by their activities, be this someone from your family or complete stranger. The story cover emotional distress by someone online, someone from the past, and present, it tells a realistic truth about adoption and foster care situations and how system is right and wrong, it tells about family and how much one means, how much human relationships matter to take a right decision and how much they influence of who we grow to be. It was heartbreaking story but a good one, the one where all the main characters face a difficulty and grows through a journey...it tells about best friends and it tells about being a teenager and dealing with so much on one plate...not being understood by own parent...being more than they assume you are...

I loved the way it give an insight of stereotypes we all know, but we don't pay attention to change them - how one looks, wear clothes,  how baggy clothing not always means they are "weird" and "not a friend material" may prove wrong - character Rev in the book is. In real life stereotyped that there are awesome people who finds communicating awkward...

I loved Emma's character, she deals with nerve wrecking situation where's her mum just won't understand her at all whenever Emma says, assuming she is just wasting her time with gaming...but it is not at all what it seems. Emma did code her entire own game and it's popular and people are actually playing it, it's real, but - how difficult is to find a moment to share the news with parents...there never seems to even have a normal conversation...and life is annoying if you ask anyone...thankfully there's some good players on the game...

...and Emma meets Rev more than once by pure accident and it turns out they find what to chat about...

Declan is busy with his girlfriend and seems they are really getting well together, he is still very attentive to Rev and reads his mind instantly, knowing his best friend by heart. He also deals with his past and faces someone he has been angry for ages and this is something that sets him free...he is Rev's best friend, he is someone who finds easy to talk to people unlike it is for Rev... When Matt comes in Rev's family it is him who builds the bridge... 

Will there be more? Please! Thank you once again for this awesome read, a new favorite!

I adored Letters to the Lost, so I was super excited to see that Brigid Kemmerer’s latest title was set in the same town and featured some of the same characters! It has been a while since I read the Kemmerer’s first book, although I remember how much I enjoyed it, so I wasn’t sure how easy More Than We Can Tell would be to get into, but I was happy to find that it was like revisiting an old friend and I settled into this book very quickly.

More Than We Can Tell is a dual narrative book that tells the stories of Rev and Emma, who, despite leading very different lives, find that they have a lot in common. It’s a typical teen romance style book in a lot of ways, but it also carries a lot of important messages. For example, this is probably the first book I’ve come across that tackles the issue of internet safety which was a refreshing idea. It also dealt with child abuse and is the first book containing this that I didn’t feel uncomfortable reading; it was dealt with sensitively and effectively, unlike many books which can make for very unpleasant reads.

Kemmerer’s writing style is so effortless, making this a really good read that I’d definitely recommend for fans of YA contemporary novels, and for people who enjoyed Letters to the Lost, of course!

First things first, it needs to be noted that this is a standalone novel! Despite many calling it a sequel to Brigid Kemmerer's 2017 release Letters To The Lost, this simply follows a character introduced in that book and can definitely be read on it's own. I had not read Letters To The Lost before picking this one up and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything, so please don't let that put you off if you were considering giving this book a go.

This book follows two main characters with their own individual storylines. I found it very interesting to have both main characters have such complex, intense situations going on. It almost felt like the alternating POV chapters could have been two separate books merged together. In fact, at times I wished they would have been two separate books in order to find out more about each of them and dive deeper into their stories.

However, my one complaint about this book follows on from that point somewhat. I wanted more of their individual stories! Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed seeing them together and how their relationship developed, but I wanted more of their personal lives. I want to know more about Rev's family and his experiences of getting used to a new foster brother. I want to know more about Emma's relationships with her parents and her best friend. There were so many aspects to each of their lives and I don't feel they were all explored in as much depth as they could have been.

Despite enjoying both of their storylines, I didn't love both characters. I really liked Rev and loved reading from his perspective. I found his family life to be very interesting and I thought the way he handled all of the things he had to deal with was always quite understandable. He didn't always deal with things the best way but you could make sense of why he did it. He was also very easy to relate to and empathise with. Emma, on the other hand, I didn't like as much. Unlike Rev, I found didn't understand the way she dealt with things most of the time. I found her and her situation very interesting to read about but she did seem very selfish and immature at times, particularly in the way she treated her mother, which made her harder to like. I did, however, love that she was a gamer and created her own game!

I did really enjoy this book and all of the many intense situations the characters were having to deal with. However, I found some of it to be a little predictable. I didn't predict much of what went on with Rev but nothing of Emma's situation came as a surprise to me. I wasn't at all surprised by the ending, which was disappointing as I think it could have been a real shock moment had I not already worked out what was coming.

Overall, this was a good read with some darker, intense aspects as well as a pretty cute romance. The plot had a lot going on and didn't go quite as in depth as I would have liked in many areas, however it was fast paced, making it a quick read. While I did enjoy the book, it didn't bring anything new and didn't blow me away.

4.3 stars!

***I received a free copy from the Publisher, through NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.***

"More Than We Can Tell" is set after "Letters to the Lost" but can totally be read as a standalone!

So, "More Than We Can Tell" tells us the story of Rev Fletcher, a 18 year old boy who is living with adoptive parents and had a terrible childhood.

When Rev was 7 years old, he was taken away from his father, due to the horrible abuse he suffered in his hands. But, it wasn't only physical abuse, the psychological one was the worst...

But, Rev was saved and brought to his, now, adoptive parents... and, in the 10 years that have passed, Rev has delt as he could with his reality.... Rev fought to find ways to feel safe and unafraid... and has grown into a kind and strong young men.

BUT, as Rev's father reaches him throught a letter... Rev's world begins unraveling fast...

Why is Rev's father trying to contact him now? What does he want with him? ... Should Rev just ignore him? Or should he just face the man who hurt him so much in the past, once and for all?

Rev can't seem to completely ignore his father's letter and, later on, emails.... and, worse, he can't seem to be able to speak with anyone about it....

Until a chance meeting near a church with Emma Blue, a girl with problems and secrets of her own, opens up a way for communication.

Emma and Rev are as different as they can be... but, somehow, both are what the other needs... both SEE each other for real.

How will Rev act towards his fathers emails?! Will he and Emma be able to be friends... or more?!

Read the book to find out :)

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I enjoyed this book!

When I read "Letters to the Lost" last year, I was really eager to know more about Rev and in this book we do get to know more about Rev's past and his struggles.

I definitely LOVE Rev... he's my favourite in this book. I loved seeing him trying to get along with Mathew, his foster 14 year-old brother.

Rev is one of those soft on the inside, totally misunderstood guys... as they say you shouldn't jugde a book by it's cover and so is Rev. Dressed in dark clothes and hidden in a big Hoodie, but Rev is, indeed the kindest soul... (I loved his full name BTW, I think it's perfect and it has everything to do with him.)

My feels were all with Rev's struggles and his need to figure out his father's tests... I wasn't expecting that ending though... It was a surprise, but I think it was a fitting ending.

Abou Emma... I didn't love her, but she was okay ... I did like the reality that was showed with her/through her - that of an online gammer - and all the bullying and harassment that exists online. I was curious about N1ghtmare, though... I would have liked to have known more of his story... why he acted the way he did. I Would have liked to know more about Ethan too.

Emma and Rev together was a bit weird, because they are very, very different... but somehow they were able to share things with one another, they couldn't with nobody else... so I was glad they found each other and helped heal each other (most of all I was happy that Rev found somebody who makes him happy).

Overall, this is a beautiful story about facing your past and your fears... about trusting again after being let down... about family relationships and trying to rebuild things after they break down... and I do Recommend this book, especially for those who read "Letters to the Lost" and like me, just felt they HAD to know more about Rev and his own story.

We continue to dip into the lives of some of the characters we met in ‘Letters to the Lost’ but this time it’s Rev’s turn.
Declan remains in the picture, and we see just what a good friend he is. Rev’s story is not as immediately intriguing in the present, but it is an absorbing read to get details about how he was made to suffer at the hands of his father.
Perhaps this could be read alone, but it definitely will have more resonance if you’re familiar with the characters.
While it was good to reacquaint with these familiar faces, I found Emma very hard to empathise with initially. She’s very self-absorbed and while she has to be a little tough in her chosen field, there’s no excuse for how rude she is to those who try to help her.
There’s a fair bit going on but the focus is predominantly on Rev trying to come to terms with what’s happened to him, his developing friendship with Emma and his growing acceptance of his adopted parents.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel.

Well then. I suppose I better read Letters to the Lost, huh? Because this novel slayed me with feels. I died, then was resurrected and then died again. I am speaking to you from beyond the grave, be warned. No but really, my heart ached so much reading this. Mainly for Rev. Omgggg Rev! I love him so much and need to wrap him in blankets and protect him. So yes, I'm glad I read this. And I will for sure read more of Bridget's contemporary books. I kind of feel like I have to after what I went through with this book.

The Positive:
• Emma's best friend is named Cait and let me just say that is an awesome name right there. She's nothing like our ruler and dragon queen Cait but still. Top notch name choice I'd say.

• Speaking of Cait, I was very mixed about her. At first I wasn't a big fan but then near the end I was. But I think most of why I didn't like her much was caused by Emma. I'll talk about her later.

• The writing! It was beautiful and heartwrenching at times and the dialogue was A+.

• I also liked that most chapters were fairly short, this made the novel easier to read. I'm a fan of short chapters.

• I loved all the family bonds between everyone and how the relationships were tested in such a real way but in the end family's got your back and that was beautiful.

• ALSO the diversity! Rev's adoptive parents were people of color and I loved that.

• It introduced me to Declan and made me want to read Letters To The Lost asap. I loved Declan. I feel like he's a really precious cinnamon boy that needs cuddles just like Rev.

• Speaking off... REV. My heart ached so much for him and I just wanted to hold him and tell him everything would be okay. He's so scarred by his past and hurting so much still and it made my heart huuurt.

• I also loved his bond with his adoptive parents and his friendship with Declan. But also his growing bond with the new foster kid that comes to live at his home, Matthew.

• Who, by the way, I demand a book about, just saying.

• Also I liked that Emma was way into gaming and even designed her own game. That's badass. Me like.

• BUT REV THO.

• The romance was cute, mostly because Rev.

• Also REV. <3

The Negative:
• I wasn't the biggest fan of Emma for the most part? I liked her fine but she made a lot of questionable decisions and she really needs to learn how to communicate better. Because a lot of drama could've been avoided with the right communication. Am not a fan of drama that can be avoided.

• I wasn't really hooked on the romance but that's okay because I feel like this book was about much more than that and romance wasn't the main thing. So that's all good.

Overall:
I really enjoyed this book a lot. The writing was beautiful, the characters were amazing and so very achingly real. Rev stole my heart completely, that's just the way it is. Now I need to read Declan's book and I demand a book for Matthew. All my precious boys! They have my heart and this book does too because it was beautiful and you all should read it. The end.

I was thrilled when my request on NetGalley for this book was accepted and I am even more thrilled now that I've read it, because this was a seriously wonderful read. This is filled with both an extremely deep and impactful plot and a lovely set of characters that are so well developed. Since reading Letters to the Lost I've been waiting for more from Brigid Kemmerer. That book was one of the best books I read last year so the fact that this was almost as good is phenomenal. I do think I still prefer it to More Than We Can Tell, but I can't pick any faults with this book though as it was so well written. I just preferred the storyline in LTTL.

“We all push sometimes, just to make sure someone is on the other side, pushing back.”

The book follows Rev Fletcher a guy battling demons from his past that threaten to become a present problem in his life. While he has supportive adoptive parents he still struggles to confide in them when he receives a letter from his abusive father and the trauma from his childhood suddenly comes rushing back. And Emma; a girl who spends most of her time working on her own computer game that she built, hiding from the fact her parents marriage is crumpling. Without anyone to confide in about the online harassment she constantly is the recipient of, everything begins to get a little to much for her to handle. When Emma and Rev meet, they both see in each other someone whom they could lift the burden of their secrets on to. But will their trust in each other be enough?

I loved how the author put so much into developing the family relationships in addition to the relationship between Rev and Emma, it's something I often feel is lacking in young adult literature so this was one of my favourite parts of the book. We didn't get a quick brush over, we got the depth I've been looking for in a book for what seems like the longest time. Also I have to say Brigid Kemmerer is fantastic at character building, because both Emma and Rev are characters I won't easily forget, just as Duncan and Juliet are characters I will always find myself thinking about. I wasn't taken straight away by Emma but it didn't take me long to warm to her character. On the other hand, I was instantly gripped when I read from Rev's point of view. We got a little bit of a hint at Rev's character first in Letter's to the Lost which is what at first excited me about MTWCT; getting to read from his perspective, but I have to say that I was not expecting things to go in the direction they did. It was different but also brought recognition to abuse in a way that really makes you think. I think that made this a very important read and is just one of the many reasons I will be recommending this book to everyone that I know.

“Sometimes events are set in motion from so far away that it’s almost impossible to draw connections until well after the fact.”

Overall the plot was slower than I would have liked, yet it just worked. I think that the fact that it kept at that pace and didn't jump around too much made it very enjoyable in my opinion. And when it did pick up in places it wasn't jarring, and flowed well, if that makes sense. In addition, the writing was both beautiful without being overly flowery and also, straight to the point, which is something I always enjoy. So if you're not a fan of extremely complex writing or the more simple kind this might be the perfect in-between for you. It also meant that this was a very quick read I finished over the course of a day.

“He says the Internet makes too many people loud, and too many people silent, but the loud ones are all we hear... We have to ask questions to hear the silent people.”

More Than We Can Tell is a very character driven story so there wasn't much in terms of world building, or complex plot development, however the little amount we did get was done amazingly well and didn't deter from the focus of the story; the characters. The flashbacks also worked well and I think they added a lot to the story, without them this would definitely not have worked as well.

“You are not stubborn and rebellious. You are kind. You are thoughtful."

As a whole, this book was fabulous and if you can't already tell; I loved it! I would highly recommend this book and can't give the author enough praise. Brigid Kemmerer is now officially on my favourites list.

(Trigger warning for physical and emotional abuse, graphic violence and online bullying.)

Thank you to Brigid Kemmerer, Bloomsbury and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this beautiful book!

Rating: 5 Stars

Having read Letters To The Lost I really wanted to read this book, especially when I realised the main character in this book was a character I had met and loved in Letters To The Lost. Who couldn't love Rev Fletcher? Would this book show me a different bad boy side or would I love him even more? I should also probably say that this book, More Than We Can Tell had the amazing Letters To The Lost book to live up.

So I've seen a couple of covers for this book and have chosen to feature the UK cover for my review and done a cover compare below for both covers.

This cover has a white background and has what I would describe as text or speech bubbles with the title placed within them. I love the colours within these "bubbles". This cover also has a great byline which say's "Looking For Answers, They Found Each Other" which perfectly fits the situation of how Rev and Emma meet and tentatively begin their friendship which then leads onto a more romantic relationship.

The genre's I have seen listed for this book so far are, Teen, YA, Contemporary and Romance which I totally agree with and would add that I think this book would appeal to older readers too. I can definitely say I don't fit the Teen or YA age group but read and . . . well read the rest of my review to find out what I thought.

As the blurb explains, and we learnt in Letters To The Lost, Rev has had a deeply troubled past and suffered at the hands of his so called religious father. His father used to quote parts of the bible to Rev. There was a fitting quote to hurl at Rev for any and every transgression he either did commit or that his father said he had committed. I guess at the end of Letters To The Lost, Rev was happily learning to enjoy life and living with his adoptive parents Geoff and Kristin. Suddenly, all that changes when he receives a letter from his father. Rev's instant reaction is to message back saying to leave him alone. Rev soon regrets replying as this seems to encourage his father even more! Rev still struggles to believe that his new mum and dad fully accept him flaws and all. Torn between bothering his new parents and the guilt that was instilled in him as a youngster by his father, he feels he has to reply. This interaction continues and Rev's emotions become more and more troubled. Rev also questions his own actions when he is angry, thinking maybe one day he won't stop. He thinks he could seriously hurt or even kill someone. More and more Rev wonders what his father wants by contacting him.

The other main character in this book is Emma Blue aka Azure M (her gaming name) who I wasn't sure about to begin with as she came across as a little spoilt and perhaps ungrateful, maybe a little selfish too. Emma belittles her best friend Caits hobby of you tubing about beauty and different make up styles and techniques. Emma seems to have the attitude that her gaming creation is much more important than any of Caits sessions on you tube.

When Emma's world as she knows it falls apart, we see a different side of her and I admit I did end up growing to love her during the course of the book. Emma seems to have been quite sheltered and naive. Her mum works in the medical profession and would like Emma to aspire to such a career. However Emma is more into technology and gaming like her father. Emma has designed her own game and people are actually playing it. One guy called Ethan tells her its great and regularly teams up with her virtually to play on Otherland's (Emma's game) and other online games too. The only sign of trouble on Emma's radar is another gamer called N1ghtmare who is basically trolling her.

Rev and Emma accidentally meet due to Emma's dog taking a liking to Rev when it runs off. They talk and end up meeting again and again, slowly they begin to trust each other with their secrets. troubles and family problems.

Things rapidly become worse for Emma when she is suddenly hit with the news her parents are divorcing and the house she has grown up in will need to be sold! Then her troll turns a bad day into a hellish one! It is lucky for her that she is good with technology and has Rev when she gets herself into a rather tricky, dangerous situation.

The other complex troubled youngster in this book that comes into the temporary care of Geoff and Krisitin is Matthew. Matthew is quite similar to Rev, in that he doesn't talk much and tries to keep himself to himself. Rev tries a few times to reach out to Matthew but is rejected. The one that "breaks the ice" is Declan. It seems this is Declans specialty as it was him that had the first break through with Rev when he first arrived at Geoff and Kristin's home. Some of Matthews back story is revealed and when he is bullied at school Rev and Declan offer both, their friendship and support.

It was great to catch up with Declan and his own life is going in a good direction with Juliet. Though when he decides to visit his father for the very first time in years it is Rev who he asks to accompany him. The other important event in the book for Declan is the arrival of his mum and her new partners baby which makes the baby his half sibling.



At around 60%-65% I had already decided that this was another brilliant, emotional book by Brigid Kemmerer. I honestly didn't think this book would be as good as Letters To The Lost, it isn't, it's even better! I'm totally besotted with Rev and Emma. Though I have an increasingly uneasy creepy feeling about Ethan & Nightmare.



My immediate thoughts when I finished this book were, wow is it that late? I finished reading well after midnight. I couldn't put this book down once I got to 72%. It really was an amazing book, full of realistic characters, some that you could either instantly like and grow to love during the course of the book. This book tackles some tough subjects really well. Brigid had me hooked from the beginning and held fast to the very last word at the end. If you read and loved Letters To The Lost you will adore reading more about Rev Fletcher in this book.



I wonder if there could be a third book maybe with Matthew as the central character? Maybe Geoff & Kristin would eventually adopt him too? I would certainly love more Rev & Emma and Declan & Juliet! Maybe Matthew could reveal even more of his background and maybe meet a girlfriend etc. Please Brigid say there's going to be more!?

I have some novels by Brigid Kemmerer but it’s true that I have not tried them yet. When I heard about More Than We Can Tell, I was very intrigued. I did not know exactly if this novel was a second volume, but that’s what I finally understood during my reading. It is not really embarrassing to start with this story elsewhere because the main characters are different and even if we find the previous ones too, it does not pose many problems. I must say that I am now really curious to get into the first story to learn more about Juliette and Declan who seem to offer a very interesting story too.

The author does not present us an easy story and many difficult points are addressed here: the place of the woman in the gamers world, harassment on the Internet, false identities, kidnapping, violence on the children, pedophilia, rape, divorce, parent-child relationships, adoption. Yes, a lot of things that sometimes made me a little uncomfortable. Maybe it was a little too much? However, I think that all topics were well controlled here and I enjoyed following Rev and Emma. These two characters have a lot to manage in their lives and their meeting will help them face their demons. Emma has a dream, to work in the world of video games. But it’s not easy and after creating her own game, she realizes that her status as a woman remains a drag. When she starts being harassed by one of the players who always finds parries to contact her, Emma is scared. However, not wanting to involve her parents, she will try to manage her anxieties alone. Rev, is a boy who was retired to his father when he was younger. Since then, he has not had any contact with him but when one day he starts receiving emails, his life is turned upside down. Like Emma, ​​he refuses to talk to his adoptive parents and they meet together to discuss their concerns.

I had a good time with this story. It is really very intense one and I was really curious to finish the story to find out what was going to happen. I can not wait to discover the first novel and learn more about the characters now!

I loved it. This book had me glued from the very start. I loved the characters and the plot, it was full of emotion. WOW. It is such a great read.

I've read another book by Kemmerer, Letters to the Lost. I liked that one, but More Than We Can Tell touched me in ways her other book didn't.. A lot happens in this, but everything is handled with the utmost care. Relationships play a huge part in the story and it's all dealt with beautifully. I came to care for every single character and a lot of them will stay with me for a long time.

I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I know that it’s still early in the year but this book was such an amazing surprise for me. I loved every minute of the story and it’s not just a phenomenal and exceptional read but also one of my favorite YA contemporary I ever got in my hands. This is coming from someone who generally prefers an older, more adult set of characters when it comes to contemporary romance. More than we can tell just took the cake for me. I flew through this story and seeped up its awesomeness.

Okay, so I expected to like this, I wouldn’t request it otherwise, not to mention this was not my first encounter with the author’s writing. However that was a fantasy story. Well, I think that author created a beautiful story and may I say that I enjoyed her writing here more. Yes for me Kremmerer style reads a bit slower than I usually prefer, but it has a captivating magnetism to it that I simply couldn’t put down.
The book is technically a standalone but it takes place in the same universe as Letters to the lost did and some characters make an appearance. Still I think they are incorporated into the storyline in a clever way so while they are essential supporting characters there is not much of a spoiler regarding their book.

What I loved most about the story was no matter the heavy and emotional topics the book works with, it was spin in a way that for me it still felt light. know that sounds like a contradiction but I just mean that the emotions were there, you could feel them clearly but they weren’t overwhelmingly depressing or negative as it is with similar books sometimes.
As I mentioned earlier the plot has a few heavy points but overall it’s more about family and overcoming our hardships. It might sound strange considering the premise of it that for me More than we can tell was an uplifting read.

The book is narrated in dual POVs. On is Rev, whom you met in Letters to the lost as well. His side is the heavier, more shocking and emotional part. He had a horrible childhood, one I would wish for anybody, and it still haunts him. So when an event brings back the memories even more strongly he kind of starts to spiral out of control. There are struggles to understand his reaction and confusion due to it. I loved his part of the story, the road he travels to understand his situation and the contrast between his current pretty phenomenal family life and his demons create. Sure his stubbornness to resolve everything on his own was not his best quality but in the end thanks to his belief, his parents, his friend and Michael and Emma, he triumphs. His is a beautiful discovery.
Then there was Emma, the geeky computer genius. In the begging I felt for her but as the story progressed my feelings transformed into irritation. In all honesty she is her biggest enemy. She boxes herself into the weird, outsider, not understood category and the plays the martyr. Her family is falling apart so I can understand some of her problems, but most of it she takes so out of proportion. For one she doesn’t even give a chance to her mother to understand her and then she is just as judgey, and prickly with her so called friends. I just didn’t like her as a person but she is an interesting character.
Also her stubborn reluctance to connect people outside of her technological world represent a big current problem with society.
Rev and Emma create a great connection, a bond; they listen and help each other. I loved them together they have a lot of great conversations, cute and funny moments. Although, it was strange that despite their brief but meaningful connections, how their story for the most part, plays out completely separately.

All in all this book swept me off my feet and was a spectacular read. The parts where the texts and emails were, also created a great addition to the formatting of the book, lightening up the pace. Plus the cover is simple but beautiful and catchy.

More Than we can tell follows the story of Emma and Rev. Rev comes from a troubled background of abuse and fostering. His current calm situation is upthrone when a letter from his father arrives and his mental torment commences. Emma lives in an outwardly happy Home although her parents don’t meet eye to eye on anything. Their chance encounter leads to their paths intertwining as they learn to lean on each other for support.

Brigid Kemmerer is a literary genius who tells this diffciult story I’m such a thought provoking and heart wrenching way. This story gave me all the feels. I laughed, I cried and everything in between. Not many books have the ability to bring me tears but this one managed it! I will be definitely looking for her other work.

This story tells so many important stories for teens everywhere. So many people will relate and enjoy this just as much as I did. A masterpiece!

I mean, what the hell am I supposed to say?
More Than We Can Tell is emotionally amazing. Not like I expected any less. Letters to the Lost left me emotionally spent in a good way(?). I just knew Rev was going to destroy my soul.
90% of the book was me thinking, "Fuck, Rev, my heart." Rev is just.. is just... God, I can't even. I just need to hug the guy and tell him he is not his father and will never be.
Between him and Emma, honestly, my heart pretty much exploded from all the FEELS. ALL. THE. FEELS.
I know I said Letters to the Lost was Kemmerer's best work to date, and I stand by that because it's now a tie. More Than We Can Tell is everything I loved and didn't know I needed when I read Letters to the Lost. Absolute perfection.