Book: Same Difference by Siobahn Vivian
Rating: 4 Stars
Release Date: March 1
Summary:
Emily is ready for a change. She’s been in the same town with the same friends for a long time…and none of them really understand her art. But when she goes to Philadelphia for a summer art institute, she suddenly finds like-minded people. One in particular, Fiona, intrigues and challenges her. But there are some things Emily is going to have to find out for herself — like what the balance is between life and art, and which is more important when push comes to shove.
Overall:
Emily is searching for something: her true self. Summer in her hometown of Cherry Hill isn’t as fun as it used to be since her best friend, Meg, got a boyfriend. Every time they hang out Emily feels like the third wheel. Finally, she finds something just for her. A two month summer art program at a nearby college in Philadelphia. She has always seemed to excel at drawing so she decided to give it a try.
Little did she know that all the kids attending are way ahead of her. Most of them know exactly what they want to do with their lives after high school and most of their choices involve their art. The only reason Emily really liked art was because it was the one thing she was good at.
As Emily is drawn deeper into her art and the lives of the students in her art class she starts to discover that she isn’t the same person she always was. But is the new Emily the real Emily, or even the girl she wants to be?
Sadly, I was a little disappointed in the main character of the book. The story was amazing but it seemed like Emily was lacking in maturity and her own sense of self. As the book begins Emily seems to be imitating her best friend Meg and as the book progresses she seems to begin to imitate her new friend, Fiona. She never really seemed to develop her own personality.
I did enjoy this book and I would still recommend it because I still really liked the story. It’s a very real portrayal of how you can get caught up in what others want you to be and put aside your true self to be something you’re not.
You can order Same Difference here.
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Is it just me, or are there a ton of different covers with the same chickie on them? I swear I see her all of the time. Looks like a good book! Thanks for the review!
I have it, and I’m going to read it. Eventually. *groans at the massive pile of books that just keeps growing*
I liked Same Difference, but I didn’t fall in love with it. I liked how Emily finally discovered who she wanted to be, but I agree that she did seem to want to be another copy of her friends which was kind of annoying. Good job on review!