Name: What about Will
ISBN: 9780593108642

Ellen Hopkins

"Trace's relationship with his older brother Will become increasingly complicated after Will suffers a traumatic brain injury and becomes addicted to pain pills"--

What about Will

Heaven Adore

We need a book 2, haha. This was a fantastic read! I was not expecting to like it so much. I typically don't read non-Tim Shoemaker 400 pages books within 2 days, but I had a hard time putting "What About Will" down. I was on the edge of my seat whenever I turned to another page on my e-reader the entire time, wondering what would happen next.

The author captures the emotions very well. You feel the pain that Trace has because his brother is slowly drifting away. On top of that, his parents got a divorce and found new "loves of their lives." So much change is happening! You just want to cry with Trace and give him so many hugs.

I also really like the in-verse style of writing. It's much like poetry, which I thought was very unique. It reminded me of "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhá Lai. 

Now, there were a few things I disliked, which is why I gave it 4 stars.

Will and Trace's Dad worked at a casino, h**k was used (only once though) and there was a substitute for a cuss word (*facepalm*). 

Because of the intensity of everything, I'd say this book would be best for kids ages 13 and up. Although it is classified as a MG, I feel like it's a bit much for that genre. Nevertheless, it was a great read!