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Careless - Kirsty Capes
Bess finds herself 15 and pregnant to nineteen year old rebel, ‘Boy�. She is a foster child in a long term care placement with parents who love her� really. But as we read on we discover how complicated the situation is. A lot of pressure is put on Bess to do the right thing�. But what is the right thing? Who’s decision is this?
Careless touches on some big themes such as parental attachment, role modelling, acceptance, consent, and pushing boundaries within family, friendships and relationships. Bess and Eshal’s friendship is was incredible special and very significant. Eshal’s story also had many important themes to it like cultural expectations and racism, as she and her family were often the victim of racial slurs and oppression.
As we learnt more about the characters and how complex they were, I found myself feeling so conflicted by everyone. One minute I was sympathetic and the next angry or disappointed - and in this alone, really takes you back to being a teen!
This book reminds us of how hard, awkward and confusing being a teenager is. Testing new freedoms, pushing boundaries and realising the shocking truths of what the big wide world is really like.
I felt like the title ‘Careless� was really significant had many different meanings. There was being young and careless- not having to worry about all adult responsibilities yet, being careless and making mistakes or ending up in a tricky situation, and also being care-less as in having no one to care for you when the going gets tough.
Careless is the ultimate coming of age novel that explores all of the ups and downs of being a teen. The random, British, dry humour at times picked me up when the mood of the book was low. And throughout there was serious Meg Mason vibes (amazing author who I am an absolute super fan of).
I just loved this book so much!!
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are quite a few triggers and sensitive topics throughout especially around (but definitely not limited to) teenage pregnancy. If you want to know more before reading- feed free to DM me.
Purchased from @booketybookbooks and read as the July pick for the Bookety Book Club 💕
Bess finds herself 15 and pregnant to nineteen year old rebel, ‘Boy�. She is a foster child in a long term care placement with parents who love her� really. But as we read on we discover how complicated the situation is. A lot of pressure is put on Bess to do the right thing�. But what is the right thing? Who’s decision is this?
Careless touches on some big themes such as parental attachment, role modelling, acceptance, consent, and pushing boundaries within family, friendships and relationships. Bess and Eshal’s friendship is was incredible special and very significant. Eshal’s story also had many important themes to it like cultural expectations and racism, as she and her family were often the victim of racial slurs and oppression.
As we learnt more about the characters and how complex they were, I found myself feeling so conflicted by everyone. One minute I was sympathetic and the next angry or disappointed - and in this alone, really takes you back to being a teen!
This book reminds us of how hard, awkward and confusing being a teenager is. Testing new freedoms, pushing boundaries and realising the shocking truths of what the big wide world is really like.
I felt like the title ‘Careless� was really significant had many different meanings. There was being young and careless- not having to worry about all adult responsibilities yet, being careless and making mistakes or ending up in a tricky situation, and also being care-less as in having no one to care for you when the going gets tough.
Careless is the ultimate coming of age novel that explores all of the ups and downs of being a teen. The random, British, dry humour at times picked me up when the mood of the book was low. And throughout there was serious Meg Mason vibes (amazing author who I am an absolute super fan of).
I just loved this book so much!!
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are quite a few triggers and sensitive topics throughout especially around (but definitely not limited to) teenage pregnancy. If you want to know more before reading- feed free to DM me.
Purchased from @booketybookbooks and read as the July pick for the Bookety Book Club 💕
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Aug 24, 2021 06:33AM
Wonderful review and I wholeheartedly agree with you.
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