A book I have just finished and thoroughly enjoyed! 4.5*Dani was born with her heart on the wrong side of her body. In her fifteen years of life, she's had more doctors' appointments, X rays and tests and eaten more green hospital jelly than she cares about. Fourteen year old Amanda is a competitive gymnast, her body a small package of sleek muscles, in perfect health.The two girls didn't know each other until a shocking incident leaves them closer than you think. The only thing Dani is thinking about now, is How do you greet your donor's family?
CHARACTERS:
4/5
I loved Dani a lot. She was very bubbly and seemed to have a mature attitude towards her illness. However, I believe more detail was needed to be added about Dani and her life (background, why she calls her Mum Beth, where here dad is). I think Amanda's character was built up well and made sure you felt sympathy for her without hating Dani for her death.
PLOT AND ORIGINALITY
4/5
The transplant aspect of the plot is very original and thought provoking however I felt one of the main plots regarding Dani and Milo's romance echoed very much the romance within My Sister's Keeper.
WRITING:
5/5
I was expecting a twist of fate at the end however, the end is easy to predict with no twist. However, it was a page turner and I couldn't put it down!
EFFECT ON ME
5/5
Wow! It really is thought provoking, making me reflect on my life, what happens when you die and what makes me, me?
OVERALL RATING: 4.5
RECOMMENDED RELATED READS: My Sister's Keeper
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