Hope... Anyway

This book felt very raw and real and I the POV of a 12/13-year-old girl was interesting. It discussed some very heavy themes like alcoholism and abuse.
Though, I was kind of unconfortable reading it and I did not “like” it. However, I don’t think these kind of books should be liked. Appreciate is a better word for it.

As a child of divorce, I related to Heidi on a very personal level.  I truly enjoyed Walsh's style of writing and find it hard to believe that this is her first book.

This was an adorable book about the bravery of a young girl who wants her mom, and who struggles with the knowledge of a disease everyone has but nobody remedies. 

It's a story about three teenagers being the responsible ones of the family and having to learn how to lean on each other

It's a compilation of lists, which I love. 

And it has a reader's guide so you could argue it's educational and read it in math class. (What...just me?)

Hope... Anyway is a well-written debut novel by Lisa L. Walsh. This book is relatable/realistic story & I loved the writing style. I truly enjoyed this novel and look forward to diving into many more books by Ms. Walsh. Kudos on your debut

I absolutely adored this read by Lisa L. Walsh - Heidi is a likable character who is very real in the struggles that her family is going through. Lisa hit on the difficulty that children with addicts face - even when things were getting bad, Heidi and Bean attempted to hide what was going on as much as they could from those around them. They were trying to find normalcy in what they could. I thought the book was an easy read that flowed nicely through the entire storyline. I liked the "extras" that were included - they  felt exactly like the thoughts that would be told by a young teen. Some were lighthearted while others were more serious. This book is a good read for everyone - for children struggling with addiction in their own families, they can feel connected with the main characters and for those who are not, it's a chance to talk about a very real topic that might be hard to bring up. I look forward to reading more of this author's work!

This book reads as more of a middle grade rather than a young adult novel. This is due partially to the lack of description of the abuse suffered in the home and the problems the children must overcome. I found the main character real and honest. I recommend this book to anyone who has an addict in the family especially a parent because this book gave me personally someone to relate too, This book is also good to others because it allows them to understand the everyday struggles some children must face.

I absolutely adored this novel. There were so many heartbreaking moments mixed with a few funny scenes and some triumphant ones. 

I enjoyed the quirkiness of Bean, the strength of Heidi, and the comedy of Billy. I love that there is a brother/sister duo navigating the turbulence that they face.

Most of the events in the story are believable and I could picture them happening within families. That said, the end seemed to wrap up a little too neat and tidy. I’m not sure that both Joy and Jerry would make such drastic transformations in such a short time. I have no frame of reference, it’s just a gut feeling.

I would absolutely recommend this novel for young adults who are mature enough to handle the topics of abuse and alcoholism. The discussion guide at the end is a great jumping off point to facilitate a group discussion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review. This was a heartbreaking and real book, that shows that the author truly understands people. This is about a family struggling with real life issues. My only complaint would be that it was a bit disjointed and left me confused at times. Very good writing style though.