Over You

Over You



By: Amy Reed
Reviewer: HorseCrazy101, 17
Rating: Really Liked It


Max is the ideal best friend. She holds Sadie's hair back when she pukes after a night of too much drinking. She is always the designated driver. She is always cleaning up Sadie's messes. More importantly, she takes care of Sadie in a way no one else ever has.

Sadie is selfish. She seeks attention any way she can get it, usually through partying too much or going through boyfriends like they're fashion trends. She pouts when she's not the center of attention. Most importantly, she takes Max for granted.

Now, in one summer, everything will change. Max and Sadie travel to Nebraska to visit Sadie's mom, who lives in a commune on a farm. The girls are expected to help with the harvest, but a few days into the summer Sadie contracts mono and is told she must be quarantined. In Sadie's absence, Max is lost. She doesn't know who she is without Sadie, but as the summer goes on Max realizes that she has her own interests and dreams that don't include Sadie.

This is a compelling coming-of-age story that encourages readers to be their own person and get away from toxic friendships. It's about learning to take care of yourself and doing what makes you happy, not someone else. Excellent book.