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The Opposite of Falling Apart

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I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

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This story was fun and at times cute. I really love the cover art! I am a huge cover buyer and this cover should be on display!

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If I’m being honest, I forgot I had requested all these titles a few years ago, but now I am going in and adding the star ratings I gave each one from then.

I don’t remember their plots enough to write a full review as it was a while ago, but now I am making an effort to become a reviewer.

I do remember the anxiety representation was great in this book though!

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It covered alot of heavy topics, and that was interesting in a way, it could maybe be done a bit differently but that is just me. But the characters felt shallow? they had emotions and showed it, but i wished it was more. I wished we could get more. But what bothered me the most however was the way it was written, sometimes it felt all over the place and i disliked that so much.

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I really Tried to get into this but it just wasn’t for me. I have tried getting into more contemporary adult etc. But I still Felt bored. Nothing to grab me. Sorry.

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A cute YA story, this book kept the pages turning and drew me in. A small fender bender draws two teens together again and again

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I requested this book from NetGalley almost about a year ago and I am sad it took me that long to read it because I loved this book. This book is very hard-hitting so please read the trigger warming before you start reading it.

In The Opposite of Falling Apart we follow Jonas Avery, a boy who should be excited that it is the last summer before college, instead, he hides out at home, avoiding his friends, his family, and everything that resembles his old life. Because nothing will be normal again―because of The Accident, when everything started falling apart. We also follow Brennan Davis who knows she needs to stand up and face her anxiety. Because what stops her from going out into the world and just living is going to get a whole lot worse.

As you can tell from the description this book is a romance novel, however, it is so much more than that. This book is a novel about trauma, anxiety and the journey of letting go. This is a story about friendship, it is a story about two flawed people finding each other and leaning on each other to survive and thrive.

This book was hard to read, the characters are so well written that it is hard to read about what each of them is going through. Jonas was my favorite character of the book, he is an aspiring doctor and all I wanted was for him to be okay. He has his own demons and still manages to care and be worried about Brennan. Brennan on the other hand, was so well written that I ended up not liking her, reading about Brennan´s anxiety triggered my own, and it sounds harsh but I really did not like her, however I can admit how well written that character was.

My only minor problem with the book was the pacing, this is almost a 450 page book that I believe could have been half the size, some parts of this book were fast paced and entertaining, however there were some parts that just felt eternal. I think that with some good editing this book could have been a masterpiece.

Overall, this was an impactful, heartfelt and raw story about two flawed people coming together and dealing with their demons while also trying to be there for each other.

Thanks so much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me read and review this book.

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Thank you so much for allowing me to read and review your titles.
I do appreciate it and continue to review books that I get the chance to read.
Thanks again!

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This book was okay. I enjoyed some of it but I also felt it dragged on a little bit. I didn't always enjoy the characters so much. Unfortunately it just wasn't for me, but I'm sure there are people who would really enjoy this book and be able to relate to the characters.

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Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book. This was a highly anticipated read for me and I have been eagerly awaiting reading it. I love a good mental health book, so had to wait until I was in the right mindset to read it.
It started out good and I was thoroughly enjoying reading it. However, at 35% I felt like nothing had really happened and I couldn't understand how the book could continue on for another couple hundred pages. I felt no connection to the characters and no connection between the characters.
I try to not DNF books but I felt no pull to the story or the characters.

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I liked the messages in this book, including the anxiety ones, but unfortunately, I did not feel like this was a book for me and did not finish it. It might be something I return to in the future though.

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This story was so relatable on a personal level. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression I really related to Brennan’s experience with her anxiety and how it effected her and all her personal relationships. I definitely recommend this story to anyone it’s an awesome read overall.

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This story was so cute and refreshing. I love how the characters met and how their relationship developed. As someone who suffers from anxiety and panic attacks, I really appreciated and related to Brennan’s experience with her anxiety and how it effected her and all her relationships. I definitely recommend this story to everyone.

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Micah Good's The Opposite of Falling Apart is a fantastic read.
It's smart, emotional, and absolutely riveting.
It discusses anxiety and PTSD in a knowledge and careful manner.
I love the characters and their storyline. They will consume you and have you feeling every moment along with them. I love the way they break down their walls for one another, and in doing so, each picks the other up.
The Opposite of Falling Apart is a great read the next time you are looking for a good YA read.

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I enjoyed reading several aspects of this book! The pacing was wonderful, characters were well drawn, and the reading experience on the whole was delightful.

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Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Opposite of Falling Apart follows the story of two teenagers - Jonas Avery, a boy who is suffering from PTSD from a traumatic accident where he lost a leg, and Brennan Davis, a girl with severe anxiety disorder. The story is so heartfelt and beautifully written - it is more than a typical romance. It goes into depth about trauma, emotions and self acceptance. You see two unique characters dealing with their situations, fighting their inner demons and making peace with it. It was beautiful to see Brennan and Jonas overcoming their fears and being completely vulnerable around each other. I love how the author dealt with the characters' anxiety and PTSD. It was very accurate and felt real.

However, this book could have been shorter. The ending felt rushed and the characters actions kinda contradicted themselves.

I would give this book 3.5 stars.

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I enjoyed this book. More than just a young adult romance, Brennan and Jonas learn to expose their vulnerabilities and open up to each other despite their mental health struggles. The only downside to the book is that it goes on a bit long - I think it could have been cut down a lot, but it’s still well worth a read.

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Very interesting characters. One dealing with the aftermath of losing a leg and the other dealing with anxiety. Such a sweet and deep read.

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I was wary of The Opposite of Falling Apart by Micah Good because it is a wattpad book. I have read a few novels in the past that are wattpad books but the only one I truly enjoyed was First and this is on the same level. The raw in-depth look at the parts of ourselves that make us both human and unique was heartbreaking, beautiful and a true emotional rollercoaster. Highly recommended.

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The Opposite of Falling Apart is a great contemporary story about two individuals who are both struggling with things in their lives, but become friends and challenge each other. I loved reading about both of the main characters, specifically Brennan. I found the descriptions of how she struggled with anxiety to be very realistic and at some points a bit triggering for me, but a great way of showing how debilitating anxiety can be and how many people don't understand how to deal with it.

The relationship that blooms as the story progresses was my absolute favorite. I found it to be very realistic and relatable. Although, this is not my typical genre, I really enjoyed this story.

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