Book: Blink Once by Cylin Busby
Pages: 305
Genre: Young Adult, Psychological
Source: NetGalley
Short Synopsis: West is a senior in high school who gets into a horrible motor bike accident, which has left him paralyzed.
My Thoughts: I loved everything about this novel, until the very end. Filled with mystery and sorrow, Blink Once will definitely leave you wanting more.
West, a high school student, is involved in a horrible motor bike accident that leaves him in a coma for a period of time, and paralyzed. Unable to move, West slips in and out of consciousness and feels alone.
It isn't until he meets a fellow patient named Oliva, who tries to help him through this horrible situation. Oliva thinks of new ways to communicate with West through blinking. They form a friendship together, as Oliva tries to find out more about West and his accident, and what the doctors are doing to help him, the two agree that there is something strange with the room. They aren't sure what is wrong with the hosptial, as the two do everything they can to figure out what it is.
As weeks pass by, West slowly recovers, and due to a risky surgery, he starts to regain his strength. But when things start becoming a reality for West, he realizes that Oliva isn't what West thought she was. West must find a way to cope with the aftermath of his accident, and the reality of what happened to Oliva.
A fast paced mysterious read about acceptance, and coming to terms about reality. I enjoyed reading this novel through West's perspective, as we as a reader discover what it could be like, to be paralyzed. This novel also makes people understand how much we all rely on our bodies, as we take simple everyday movements for granted.
West is stuck in a position where he must rely on multiple people, and can't speak. It was interesting to read how he was able to communicate with his friend Olivia, and his family. While West is recovering, he also experiences strange nightmares, and past memories.
As he befriends a fellow patient, Olivia, I loved watching how their relationship grew, and how real Oliva seemed to be. It was also intriguing to see how Olivia was able to interact with West and find out his needs.
I loved the mystery of it all, as they try to discover what really went on in the hospital, and what it could mean for them. It was cute, reading about their different secret codes, and when Olivia knew the nurses' rotations. The only thing that I wasn't fond of, was the ending. I won't try to give away too much, but felt that West deserved a happy ending. All in all, an entertaining read that will definitely leave the readers wanting more.
Would I recommend this book: Yes
Rating: I give this book a 4/5.
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