LitPick Review
It's been one year since the brutal murder of her older sister, Zoe, and fifteen-year-old Echo is still reeling from the aftermath. Her parents are numb, her friends are moving on, and the awkward start of her freshman year proves she'll never live up to her sister's memory. Until Zoe's former boyfriend Marc shows up with Zoe's diary. At first Echo's not interested, doubting there's anything in there she doesn't already know. But when curiosity prevails, she starts reading, becoming so immersed in her sister's secret world, their lives begin to blur, forcing Echo to uncover the truth behind Zoe's life so that she can start to rebuild her own.
Opinion:
Overall, I think Saving Zoe was a really good book. In the beginning, things were a little slow. After Echo received Zoe's diary, it became really interesting, the plot got exciting, and I became engrossed in the book, barely able to put it down. I thought the plot was very original. It had a great combination of heartbreak and humor, creating an awesome storyline. Alyson Noel's descriptions of the characters and setting made me feel as if I were actually in the novel. While reading Zoe's diary and what was going on in Echo's life, I felt a deep connection with them. They seemed so real with their complicated and interesting lives. I really liked the ending, too, because it tied up all loose ends and didn't leave me hanging. Noel's writing was beautiful and powerful. From reading this book, I have learned to appreciate the time I have with my loved ones. I recommend this book to every teenager out there!
