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A review by bookishmillennial
Together, Apart by Auriane Desombre, Jennifer Yen, Brittney Morris, Natasha Preston, Erin Hahn, Bill Konigsberg, Rachel Lippincott, Sajni Patel, Erin A. Craig
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
This was such an interesting anthology of short stories to read through, as it was fully set in the world we live in, but back in 2020 through the early months of the pandemic/global shutdown. I felt transported back in time and began to reflect on my own time in my studio apartment and how it compared to the kids I read about in these pages. The theme of this anthology refers back to the titular notion of being "together" and finding connection and community while we are physically apart.
Like any anthology, there were a few stories that really pulled me in, and others that were just fine. However, overall, though shutdown was a very challenging time for our world, I felt most of these stories were hopeful and left me feeling grateful for the connections I formed during that deeply traumatic time.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Self harm