Tell Me Three Things

Couldn't make myself put this book down no matter how late it got, where I had to go, what I had to do, I just wanted to get back to the book and see what happened next. Anyone whose ever started over, lost someone, felt alone, or wanted to know what it's like, read this book.

You must read this book!

Pain, discovery, mystery, and love all wrapped up in this tale. Truly an enjoyable read.

This was a cute book. It starts of explaining how Jessie lost her mother and her whole life changes, but with this change came several things/people added. And then leads to the one person she was closest too - SN. It got to a point where I could not put the book down.

Totally worth 5stars! You should totally read this book it is so good!! :)

It was one of the best book I have read!

I loved it

I didn't hear about this one until the book was already out and by then I saw that everyone was giving it 5 stars or higher and by then I was fearful of the book. As a contemp lover its pretty hard to get a 5 star from me. But when I noticed it was available on Overdrive, I downloaded it immediately. And I'm so glad I did. Jessie's dad has gotten re-married... To someone he met on the internet a mere two years after her mother died. Then Jessie is "forced" to move to her step-mother's house and to a school where she feels one hundred percent out of place. But then she gets an e-mail from an anonymous source.... She doesn't know if she can trust them, but she goes out on a limb and they become fast friends. Will meeting SN be a good idea or will it mess up what they've built? The main reason this got just an ok rating from me was because of Jessie. She seemed so selfish. It was like everything had to be about her. I admit it should've been about her with one person, but with others, there was more than just her. I was glad someone finally let her know it wasn't all about her. As for the "mystery" I enjoyed it! I was torn between thinking it was pretty cute and sweet that this person was doing this for her, but then I got incredibly annoyed that they still wouldn't tell her when things took a turn for the worse. But the big reveal made it ok. Because I thought it was hilarious how it all played out. Since the romance was mainly the mystery part, I will say that I was happy with the person it turned out to be. I knew who it was almost all along. But it was still cute to see how it all played out. This book didn't live up to the hype for me, but it did make for a super good contemp with some great swoony parts. I can't wait to see what else Buxbaum has in store for her readers!

I'm a long way past "young adult" but I really enjoyed this book! Well written - I'll look for more by this author.

Wonderful, real-feeling characters

Overall, not a terrible book. The story was emotional, strong and well thought out. The plot was interesting and the conversations between SN and Jessie were pure and fun and a lot of the time real and deep. It was an interesting concept and I thoroughly enjoyed the messages shared between them. A couple things that brought the overall rating down for me: the narrative dragged on at times, quite a bit. Obviously, this is a personal preference and this is just how the author writes, and there's nothing wrong with that. Every author has a different writing style. It wasn't necessarily bad, just not my cup of tea. Another thing that made the book a downer for me was how predictable it was. I didn't want to be able to see what was coming, but I managed to figure out who SN was after only a few of their conversations. I wasn't surprised like I wanted to be. I guess I like more drama with unlikely outcomes than what you would normally expect, so again, this is more of a personal preference. I give this book a rating of three because although I had fun reading it at times, there were more parts that bored me. I do, however, recommend this for anyone looking for a cheesy type of romance novel (as long as you are okay reading about death). A cute book.

An amazing read! I would read it over and over again

Seven hundred and thirty days after my mom died, forty five days after my dad eloped with a stranger he met on the internet, thirty days after we then up and moved to Californis, and only seven days after starting as a junior at a brand new school where I know approximately no one, an email arrives. Which would be weird, an anonymous letter just popping up like that in my in box, signed with bizzare alias Somebody Nobody, no less, xcept my life has become unrecongnizable lately so nothingbfeellika shock.

I just felt like it was cliche

I’ve been in a book slump since I read Swear on This Life by Renee Carlino back in May. I’ve read other books but none have grabbed me and made me fall in love with the characters. Every time I picked up another book I would hope and wonder if this was the book that was going to give me all the feels. Was this the book that would pull me out of my slump? Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum was that book. I related so much with Jessie. Like Jessie I too had recently lost my mom. I too counted the days she had been gone; now I count by years. Jessie’s life has been turned upside down and she’s unable to find her way out. She’s thrust into a new environment and forced to try and make new friends. Her saving grace is Somebody Nobody and anonymous classmate that emails Jessie and says he will help her navigate her way through her new school. Liam, Theo, and Ethan are all amazing in their own ways. Liam the rocker/jock who befriends Jessie when she least expects it. Theo her dramatic, but secretly sweet step-brother. Finally, Ethan, the brooding, book reading, batman t-shirt wearing mysterious guy that can’t seem to stay out of Jessie’s head. All the characters when put together make up the special recipe for an amazing book. The character development is on point, the dialogue moves the story along and adds to the plot. The characters are relatable and they give you all the feels. I cried right along with Jessie as she worked through her mother’s death, and all the changes in her life. I cheered for her successes and laughed with all their jokes. The only thing this book was missing for me was… more. More story, more feels. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to these amazing characters. I didn’t want to come back to Iowa where it’s -35 outside, I wanted to stay in sunny LA with all my new friends. If you’re looking for a quick read that will give you the feels and leave you wanting more than I suggest you pick this book up. It’s not something you’ll regret. Give yourself a chance to fall in love with these characters.

OMG SO AMAZING!!!

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum: I loved this book. The characters were diverse and I loved the main character especially. I liked how she made each character have their own struggles, which set them apart but also brought them together. The whole time I kept guessing and trying to figure out who SN was, and I was happy with who it turned out to be. It was a great book that I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes teen romance and a cute, mysterious story.

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum: I loved this book. The characters were diverse and I loved the main character especially. I liked how she made each character have their own struggles, which set them apart but also brought them together. The whole time I kept guessing and trying to figure out who SN was, and I was happy with who it turned out to be. It was a great book that I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes teen romance and a cute, mysterious story.

I have read this book multiple times but it still doesn't get old :)

This is one of my favorite books I have ever read. It was honestly great. As the author implemented part of herself into the story as well. Being the reader I am, I stayed up all night because I was on the edge of my seat because I wanted to finish it so bad ?. This was worth the $10 trust me. ?

As I read this book, and the more I came to know the characters the more I fell in love. During this book it kept me on my toes because I would second guess myself on who I thought S.N was. I am very pleased with the outcome and will definitely be recommending to my friends.

Very much enjoyed this. It reminded me of Clueless, Mean Girls, so many teen movies. I loved guessing who the SN would be. Probably pretty predictable but she could have really thrown a twist in there. Nicely written!

Great book!

Figuring out Somebody/Nobody’s identity may be the hook for the story, but what really drew me in was Jessie’s all-too-real struggle to recover from the shock of her mother’s death and navigate a new life in a new place. With each new person she met, the question of whether he or she was the anonymous emailer lingered, until I wanted it to be a certain person as badly as Jessie did. The characters and relationships are so sharply drawn, from Jessie’s dad, lost in his own world of grief and healing, to Theo, the flamboyant step-brother who only reluctantly becomes an ally, to Scarlett, the best friend left behind in Chicago who also has to find her way when Jessie leaves, to Ethan, the enigmatic study partner with ghosts of his own. I listened to the book on audio, and Jorjeana Marie’s gorgeous narration was a pitch-perfect match to the wry, understated emotion of the book. This is a story that will suck you in and steal your heart.

Actual Rating 4.5 Stars Tell Me Three Things is such a cute and entertaining contemporary YA story. I burned through it pretty quickly, and had a hard time putting this one down when I had to do actual adulting. I really enjoyed the characters and romance, but I felt like the author did an excellent job dealing with the subject of grief as well. Several of the characters are dealing with the loss of a loved one in very different ways, which made the emotions more realistic and compelling. I found most, if not all, of the characters perfectly imperfect. Each had some issue or baggage, but again, that made them more likable and realistic. Being a teenager and navigating the gauntlet of high school is daunting, but throw in being the new girl at an ultra elite high school and adjusting to a new home life and it's downright terrifying. I loved watching Jessie shine (and stumble) her way through. I thought Theo provided some wonderful comic relief, but I also enjoyed the development of his bond and relationship with Jessie. Dri, Agnes, and Scarlett were great friends to Jessie and I liked how true Scarlett stayed to Jessie (even with the physical distance) and called her out when their friendship was strained. Ethan and Liam were both cute in their own ways, even though Ethan was more broody and dark at times. I was definitely rooting for one guy over the other, but both were good romantic interests for Jessie. Our mystery guy, Somebody/Nobody (SN), was adorable. I loved the playful back and forth between Jessie and SN and found myself grinning and smiling whenever they interacted. The fact that their relationship developed without anything physical actually occurring was refreshing and wonderful. I really enjoyed that they connected on an intellectual level and that their unconventional way of getting to know each other allowed them to be more frank and honest with each other. Although the book mainly revolves around finding out the identity of SN, it really wasn't that hard to figure out, which is why I didn't rate this book 5 stars. This fact didn't make the book any less enjoyable though and the author does try to throw you off the scent a few times. If you're looking for a funny and sweet contemporary YA romance, I definitely recommend Tell Me Three Things!