Teen Review: The Worst Thing She Ever Did by Alice Kuipers

The Worst Thing She Ever Did by Alice Kuipers

Sophie Baxter wants to get her life back to normal. After a summer of unforeseen circumstance Sofie is determined to forget what she saw, not talking or thinking about it and to get back to the way things were. Unfortunately it will be harder for Sofie to go back to they way things were then she thought. Out of nowhere she sees bright orange lights and gruesome memories resurface. Her best friend Abigail is also drifting away from her when Sofie needs her most, wanting to go to parties and obsess over boys instead. The new girl Rosa-Leigh is the only one who might understand her but Sofie seems at a loss for words. Will Sofie ever find the words she needs? Will she be able to get over the past to live her future?
Set in England and written in journal entries "The Worst Thing She Ever Did" is a heart-felt, serious novel that I highly enjoyed. I was hooked from the first line. I found it to be a very genuine novel about a girl who is trying to get over the tragedy of her summer. It's a story anyone can relate to. If you've ever lost someone or been through a difficult time you can sympathize and relate to the main character Sofie. I think also it's a good book for teens who may have been in situations involving loss to show that they won't always be surrounded by sadness, there is a way to overcome it.

I can't think of any faults for this book, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys novels that deal with real life situations and any one who enjoys heart-felt books!!!

- Sarah