The Reading Geek

I really enjoyed Who I Kissed and finished this book in one sitting. I loved how it was organized into beginning, during, and after sections because it made the story flow really well.

Samantha was a character that instantly felt real to me. She recently started a new school and she loves swimming. However, one night she kisses the best friend of the boy she really likes. She ate peanut butter before kissing him and this boy is allergic to peanut butter. Samantha didn't know about the allergy and after the kiss, he dies. It's quite horrifying to think about and I just felt terrible for Samantha. I couldn't blame Samantha because it's not something I would even think could happen either. Samantha is left to deal with a lot. However, I think she is developed really strongly.

The plot moves along at a great pace and held my attention the entire time. There is a good amount of drama in this book too. I think that, at times, the drama is what made it feel even more realistic. There is bullying and lying. Who I Kissed made me sad, frustrated, and then even laugh a bit. Mostly though it made me think about the consequences of some of those in the moment choices. It also educated me more about food allergies, which is something that I never really had any experience with.

Overall, I really enjoyed Who I Kissed and won't be able to forget this story for a long time.

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