The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman
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The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Check it out: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N
The last thing Elise wants is to start her senior year in a new town. But after her brother’s death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move from San Francisco to a sleepy coastal village.
When Elise meets Mati, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Mati is new to town too, visiting the U.S. with his family. Over the course of the summer, their relationship begins to blossom, and what starts out as a friendship becomes so much more.
But as Elise and Mati grow closer, her family becomes more and more uncomfortable with their relationship, and their concerns all center on one fact—Mati is Afghan.
Beautifully written, utterly compelling, and ultimately hopeful, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF US asks—how brave can you be when your relationship is questioned by everyone you love?
“I don’t want to find love – I want it to find me. I want it to crash into me. Know me down. Seize me.”
I loved this! I expected this to make emotional because of the subject, but it really made me teary. This story was beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time.
Elise and Mati warmed my heart. Elise was going through the grief of losing her brother in Afghanistan and moving to a new town. Mati’s family is from Afghanistan. They are in the U.S. on a medical Visa to get health care for his father. When they met there was a connection that I wasn’t read for.
“Her kiss wards off evil, worry, fear. Her kiss makes me invincible.”
These two had so much thrown at them that I was scared to keep reading. I needed things to work out between them so much. This was really down to their families. Honestly I couldn’t stand Elise’s mother and sister in law. I understand their grief, but they were downright awful to Mati. You cannot judge a whole race because of the actions of some and that’s what they did.
Like I said before, This book made me teary and emotional. I was into this story and I want to push it at people to read. Even you don’t like YA contemporary, give it a shot!
**Quotes were taken from an arc and are subject to change upon publication.
Author Bio:
Katy Upperman is a graduate of Washington State University, a former elementary school teacher, and an insatiable reader. When not writing for young adults, Katy can be found whipping up batches of chocolate chip cookies or exploring the country with her husband and daughter. KISSING MAX HOLDEN is her debut novel; her sophomore novel, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF US, will be available summer, 2018.
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karenjo46 says: August 1, 2018 at 9:59 am I loved this book! =) Like Liked by 1 person Reply booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:46 pm It was so good! I need to purchase a hard copy! Like Like Reply booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 3:29 pm It was so good! Like Like Reply
I loved this book! =)
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booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:46 pm It was so good! I need to purchase a hard copy! Like Like Reply
It was so good! I need to purchase a hard copy!
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booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 3:29 pm It was so good! Like Like Reply
It was so good!
VSBbooksBlog says: August 1, 2018 at 10:34 am Sounds very sweet! I’m reading more and more YA! Lovely review, K. Like Liked by 1 person Reply booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:44 pm Thank you! I’ve been reading so much YA this summer! Like Like Reply
Sounds very sweet! I’m reading more and more YA! Lovely review, K.
booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:44 pm Thank you! I’ve been reading so much YA this summer! Like Like Reply
Thank you! I’ve been reading so much YA this summer!
Giselle [Xpresso Reads] says: August 1, 2018 at 11:45 am This sounds like such a well written and emotional read! Great review! Like Liked by 1 person Reply booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:44 pm Thank you! This book was so good! Like Like Reply
This sounds like such a well written and emotional read! Great review!
booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:44 pm Thank you! This book was so good! Like Like Reply
Thank you! This book was so good!
Beware Of The Reader says: August 1, 2018 at 2:35 pm Beautiful review Kayla! Like Liked by 1 person Reply booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:44 pm Thank you Sophie 😊 Like Like Reply
Beautiful review Kayla!
booksandblends says: August 1, 2018 at 3:44 pm Thank you Sophie 😊 Like Like Reply
Thank you Sophie 😊
Raven @ Dreamy Addictions says: August 1, 2018 at 4:33 pm Wonderful review, Kayla! I’m glad you loved this book! I can’t wait to read it! 🙂 Like Liked by 1 person Reply booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 8:52 am I hope you love it Raven! It was so beautiful! Like Like Reply
Wonderful review, Kayla! I’m glad you loved this book! I can’t wait to read it! 🙂
booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 8:52 am I hope you love it Raven! It was so beautiful! Like Like Reply
I hope you love it Raven! It was so beautiful!
anovelglimpse says: August 1, 2018 at 5:01 pm This definitely sounds like it would be an emotional read. Wow! Like Liked by 1 person Reply booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 8:52 am It was really good! I’m pushing this book at everyone. Like Liked by 1 person Reply
This definitely sounds like it would be an emotional read. Wow!
booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 8:52 am It was really good! I’m pushing this book at everyone. Like Liked by 1 person Reply
It was really good! I’m pushing this book at everyone.
kozbisa says: August 1, 2018 at 6:27 pm Definitely an emotional read. I really loved that Mati’s POV was in verse. It was beautiful. And the ending!! My heart! Like Like Reply booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 8:52 am His words were so amazing! Even though he didn’t say much, it was everything! And yes, the ending left me smiling like an idiot! Like Like Reply
Definitely an emotional read. I really loved that Mati’s POV was in verse. It was beautiful. And the ending!! My heart!
booksandblends says: August 2, 2018 at 8:52 am His words were so amazing! Even though he didn’t say much, it was everything! And yes, the ending left me smiling like an idiot! Like Like Reply
His words were so amazing! Even though he didn’t say much, it was everything! And yes, the ending left me smiling like an idiot!
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Ashley's Blog says: August 22, 2018 at 10:35 am Thanks for sharing!!! I love it! Like Like Reply
Thanks for sharing!!! I love it!
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A 29 year old Texan who loves books, glasses of wine, and long walks at the bookstore. This is my space to write down my thoughts on books, share what I’m loving and fangirling over.
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