Challenge Corner discussion

West Finch is one hurricane away from falling into the sea.

Yet sixteen-year-old Harlow Prout is determined to save her small Maine hometown. If only she could stop getting in her own way and find someone, anyone, willing to help. But her best friend Ellis MacQueen “fixes” problems by running away from them―including his broken relationship with his twin brother, Tommy. And Tommy’s depression has hit a new low, so he’s not up for fixing anything.

In the wake of the town’s latest devastating storm, Tommy goes out for a swim that he doesn’t intend to survive. It’s his unexpected return that sets into motion a sea change between these three teens. One that tests old loyalties, sparks new romance, and uncovers painful secrets. And nothing stays secret in West Finch for long

Chapter 1-12 (view spoiler)[ So far I feel really bad for Tommy and dislike Harlow and Ellis. Why do they treat Tommy so terribly? I also don't want Tommy dating (hooking up with?) Harlow. He's way too good for her.

Harlow is mean and Ellis clearly doesn't care for his own twin brother. Forget them (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13-23 (view spoiler)[ Ellis still sucks at being Harlow's friend, ditching her without saying anything and then telling her to get over it.
Harlow is incredibly mean and the fact that she won't tell Ellis about her and Tommy pisses me off. I really want him to forget her and find someone else.

I feel bad that Tommy's dog has cancer and I hope he can get her treatment (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 24-36 (view spoiler)[ I don't even know what to say that I haven't already. I still love Tommy and don't really like Ellis and Harlow.
I also thought it was funny when Harlow tried to rally the town to fight against climate change but didn't even have a good plan and got embarrassed by the protester girl. (hide spoiler)]

Ima dive into this after my other audio :)

Starting this now!

Sweet!

Woohoo! So excited since this is my last BR for this month :)

Ch 1-12: (view spoiler)[I'm supposed to hate everyone but Tommy right? 'Cause that's where I'm at right now. (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 1-12 ..."

OMG Yes! I hate them both so freaking much. I want to punch them.

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-12: [spoilers removed]"

yeah pretty much

Chapter 37-end (view spoiler)[ I didn't really understand the ending. It seemed like she wasn't with Tommy any more and might get with Ellis, but it was open ended.

I did feel bad that their restaurant/bakery got destroyed. Other than that, I didn't connect with this much and thought it was a bit slow (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-12: [spoilers removed]"

yeah pretty much"

Blegh. Do you still hate them where you are at? I need to know if I should continue to fuel my hatred or not lol

By the end, I still hated Harlow but not Ellis so much

lmao I just realized you finished right before I asked that.

Ch 13-24: (view spoiler)[Yeah, so my hatred of these two - Harlow and Ellis - is still growing. Can somebody slap them or something? Like a good slap to the back of the head?!?! I think they need it. Also, if the dog dies I will riot and walk away from this book. (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 13-23..."

Yes!

I just keep picturing this while listening to the book. It makes me laugh so much.

Ch 25-36: (view spoiler)[I STILL ONLY LIKE TOMMY. LIKE WTF. (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 24-36 ..."

I really enjoyed that moment. I wish had some popcorn for it.

Alaina wrote: "Aly wrote: "Chapter 24-36 ..."

I really enjoyed that moment. I wish had some popcorn for it."

Yes, it was pretty great

Ch 37-Finish: (view spoiler)[Uh.. okay? Interesting ending I guess? Not sure how I feel about this one. I still only really liked Tommy lol. (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 37-end ..."

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I agree.

Alaina wrote: "Ch 37-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

Yep. Tommy for the win

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 37-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

Yep. Tommy for the win"

Tommy for president. Goose for VP.

They have my vote!

hahah same!