Thank you NetGalley for giving me a copy of this book. First thing, this cover is absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed reading this one, it’s easy to miss what’s right in front of you when you’re going through it

Wow.

I did not expect this novel to be nearly as heavy as it was, honestly. I wasn't a fan at the very beginning of the behaviors and actions of Ebony/Indigo, but I'm so glad I stayed until the end. This book had absolutely one of the best character improvements that I have ever read.

The cover art definitely draws you in, but Tamani's writing and portrayal of the main character makes you want to know more.

It was hard at first, but you soon find compassion and empathy for Ebony/Indigo near the end of the novel. A definite 5 stars and a future recommended novel for me.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, HarperCollins Publishing, and Liara Tamani for giving me the pleasure of reading an ARC of #WhatSheMissed in exchange for a review.

Raw

This book was darker than I expected. It touched on some heavy subjects, but offered little resolution. I feel like there was a missed opportunity to address mental health concerns for a teenager facing womanhood. Ebony had a lot of issues and deserved to have a more supportive storyline. I spent much of the book disliking her. It reminded me of how I received the main character in Tamani’s book “Calling My Name”. That was off putting for me. I eventually found compassion for Ebony towards the end of the book. I appreciated her self-discovery journey. Jalen was such a sweet boy. I wanted more character development for him (and several other characters). I wanted a cute love story for Jalen and Ebony. Though I was critical of many aspects of the book, I still found it to be an interesting read. It was intense and unflinching. I appreciated the realness.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Publishing, and Liara Tamani for this advanced copy to review. #WhatSheMissed #NetGalley

What she Missed was such a beautiful story. I wish there was more stories like this when I was younger. The words pulled me in more and more

As you read Liara Tamani's What She Missed, you will feel emotions that you had forgotten you had, or feelings that you haven't felt in quite some time. This novel packs a punch, a big one, but it is a necessary one. In this heartwarming novel, the author discusses the process of finding oneself and coping with grief. There is no doubt that Ebony is a wonderful character, and she will be a character to remember for a very long time to come.

Wow this book packs a bunch! I had no idea what i was getting myself into, but man it hurt! A great coming of age story!

I'm not crying, you're crying.

This was a fantastic coming-of-age story full of heart and I couldn't put it down. The author's prose is achingly beautiful. I would definitely recommend this to my friends and audience.

A heart touching story about finding yourself when your whole world is turned upside down. Ebony explores and learns about herself while dealing with the death of her grandmother and a move from her home.

A big thank you to net Galley for this e-arc!

This coming of age story of Indigo\Ebony was a ride I wasn’t ready for. Indigo didn’t want to move. She doesn’t know where her life is headed, and she is still grieving over her late grandmother. Taking this journey of self identity, grief, and insecurity was full of emotion. As we get older, we sometimes forget what it was like finding ourselves as teenagers, what it was like to become who you truly are, and Ebony’s story really resonated with me.

The cover art is what made me want to request this arc. Absolutely beautiful.

3.75/5 stars! A story of grief, healing, and growing that hit the mark. Ebony is such a deep character and her struggles felt so genuine. This is such a beautiful YA story and Ebony grew so much throughout the tale. Will be checking out more works by this author.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this eARC.

This was such a beautiful story. It's so easy to connect with Ebony and relate to her grief. The story felt so real, the details were great. I fell in love with this book from the first page.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

A poignant tale with themes of grief, self acceptance, friendship and family. Indigo Ebony is an artist whose facing a creative block. Her parents are going through their own financial and life changes. This is a one sitting read. It is a family read as it looks at the family as a whole and not as background characters. I look forward to more greatness from this writer.

No doubt in my mind, this is a five star read. The sorry of Ebony captures your heart. You want to cry when she cries and laugh when she does. I related so much to her grief and how she processes. Amazing story.