Delicate

Delicate was a new to me book that I decided to review on a whim - simply because, HELLO, sounds amazing. It was full of drama; touching on many situations and themes in an unapologetic way I like to see in YA. No sugar-coating at all - and I loved seeing that.

Both Ivy and Lucan are dealing with serious issues in their life and find comfort in each other. It wasn't an UNHEALTHY kind of comfort either, which was refreshing to read about. Sure, romantic feelings developed but it wasn't the baseline of their relationship. They start to depend on each other and I liked how Ms. Martin handled their relationship. Especially in the end.

What I loved most about Delicate was how the author tackled so many touchy subjects, without overwhelming me as the reader, and, not undermining each one's importance. Abuse, sex, toxic relationships, STIs, betrayal and more. It's educational, realistic and again, unapologetic. There's not ONE single message from Delicate that the reader will walk away from, its many.

Overall - I really liked it! I'm glad I picked Delicate up and experienced the beginning of Ivy and Lucan's story. It's one of those books I wish I had read as a teen. I highly recommend it!

I received this book for free from The Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.