Title: Backlash
Author: Sarah Darer Littman
Published: April 28th 2015 by Scholastic Press
Source: ARC courtesy of the publisher for an honest review
Goodreads
"He says: You're an awful person.
He says: What makes you think I would ever ask you out?
He says: The world would be a better place without you in it.
Lara just got told off on Facebook.
She thought that Christian liked her, that he was finally going to ask her to his school's homecoming dance. They've been talking online for weeks, so what's with the sudden change? And where does he get off saying horrible things on her wall? Even worse - are they true?
It's been a long time since Lara's felt this bad, this depressed, this ugly. She's worked really hard to become pretty and happy - and make new friends after what happened in middle school.
Bree used to be best friends with overweight, depressed Lara, but constantly listening to Lara's issues got to be too much. Secretly, Bree's glad Christian called Lara out. Lara's not nearly as amazing as people think. But no one realized just how far Christian's harsh comments would push Lara. Not even Bree.
As online life collides with real life, things spiral out of control, and not just for Lara. Because when the truth starts to come together, the backlash is even more devastating than anyone could have ever imagined."
Thoughts: Looking at the cover, you'd think this might be a cute yet realistic read. Adorable iPhone cover, pretty colors, polka-dots, but what actually lies inside the book is anything but cute. Brutal? Cruel? Often hard to read? Yes, it's all of the above. BACKLASH will make you angry and will draw emotions out of you that you didn't think you had. It will make you feel all the things you should feel when you hear about cyber-bullying and bullying in general. From the writing to the content, it's a book that I truly think should be read by all teenagers and adults alike.
First off, I have to mention how amazing and brave the author is for writing such a powerful novel. Littman tells the story through multiple points of views, so you end up with the whole story and not just one person's perspective. I love that she does this. You cannot help but hurt for Lara, especially with the way Christian publicly destroys her emotions on Facebook. You also get to experience the book from Bree's perspective. She's suppose to be Lara's best friend, yet she is neither a best nor her friend in general. Sadly, you also get to see what it's like being Lara's sister (Sydney) and Bree's brother (Liam). They were merely victims in this war, casualties if you will, and unfortunately have to face all of it from the front of the line.
This story reminds me of something similar that happened almost a decade ago. For spoilers sake, I won't say whose story it is, but BACKLASH affected me just as much as the real one. That's how real this journey was for me. Lara's pain, Sydney and Liam's anger and frustration, and surprisingly enough, Bree's place in all of this. I actually felt bad for her, even though I somewhat loathed her. Honestly, a lot of her actions are because of her upbringing, and though she's old enough to know better, you can't exactly completely blame her. While I'm not a parent, I cannot fathom how someone can raise their child with so much hate. Though these characters are fictitious, there are people like Bree's mother out there, and that is what pains me the most. Had I been Sydney's mother, I would've unleashed the same kind of fury her parents did in the novel.
BACKLASH truly touched me in many ways. It brings up the issue of cyber-bullying and sheds light on every angle. This is my first time reading a novel by Sarah Darer Littman and won't be my last. Every teacher, parent, counselor, random neighbor, etc. should have a copy of this novel in their library and share it with as many people as possible.
4 Stars
This looks so cute, and it is totally new to me. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I am going to add it to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteGreat Review! Also, do you have your blog on bloglovin- I am not checking my email subscriptoons anymore. They are just too much to keep up with and I want to follow your blog on bloglovin so I can comment and visit more posts.
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Every time I see a book like this I thank god I'm not a teenager right now. It must be so hard with social media watching and judging your every move.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is INTENSE. I can only imagine how hard it is to live in this society as a teen, and I don't envy teens who have to deal with the prevalence of social media. It's something that definitely affects the way things like bullying happen, and it's scary as heck. But I definitely think it's brave for the author to write a book like this!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know she had a new book! WANT TO GO PRIVATE? was one of the most chilling books I've ever read. This author pulls no punches. I definitely need to read this.
ReplyDeleteThis article seems to be overlooking the fact that information is a saleable commodity and altruism comes a poor second to commerce, especially in the health field. Genetic research may be a totally fascinating pursuit for those involved but will it truly provide any realistic benefits?
ReplyDeleteozov | yoob friv | yoob | yoob | juegos loola
obat ambeien
ReplyDeletehttp://obatambeien.khasiatobatacemaxs.com | http://obatalamikolesteroltinggi.bakulacemaxs.com | http://obatgondokherbal.obatwasirberdarah.com | http://ow.ly/OWA8z | http://khasiatobatacemaxs.com | http://obatpenyakitginjal.alternatifpengobatan.com | http://obatmataglaukoma.alternatifpengobatan.com | http://bakulacemaxs.com | http://obatwasirberdarah.com | http://www.obatdiabetestradisional.net | http://obatacemaxstradisional.com
pengobatan herbal penyakit kelamin dari de nature yang terbukti ampuh mengobati segala jenis penyakit kelamin
ReplyDeleteObat herpes
Nyeri saat Kencing
obat kutil kelamin
Cara Menghilangkan Kutil Pada Kelamin
obat wasir
A great possibility for me and it was a superb knowledge to view this site. Very difficult to uncover these beneficial web page or web site. I have many devices and achieving proper picture of these worked well and energy continues to be seeing about this weblog. Often my own intend to make my personal site as well as my own enjoyment is growing due to this page. I we do hope you may well be more effective.
ReplyDeletehappy wheels| cool math games| 8 ball pool| sudoku| yoob| friv| monster high
tetris| shooting games| barbie games| friv4school|
Posts shared useful information and meaningful life, I’m glad to be reading this article and hope to soon learn the next article. thank you
ReplyDeleteminecraft, g9g, a10, hopy, kizi, friv, huz, kizi games, 4223 games
Yoobupdate new-best free games online from internet. Here you can find game: Action game, Racing game, Puzzle game, Girls game ..and more. Visit and play funny games at Yoob. thank you
ReplyDeleteozov games
ReplyDeleteOzovGames.net is directory flash games online: action games, shooting games, racing games and dress up girls games. We add new games daily for you to play for free!
Thank you ... y5
ReplyDeletejeux
Friv2016
yoob
friv4
friv4
Very nice. Posts shared useful information and meaningful life, I'm glad to be reading this article and hope to soon learn the next article. thank you
ReplyDeleteminecraft
g9g games
a10 games
yepi games
hopy games
kizi games
friv games
huz games
4223 games
kizi new games
New experience for each of your emotions.
ReplyDeletePou Games | Dora games | K7x | Toon Games | Y8 | K6x
All the best blogs that is very useful for keeping me share the ideas
ReplyDeleteof the future as well this is really what I was looking for, and I am
very happy to come here. Thank you very much
earn to die
earn to die 2
earn to die 3
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and finally got the
earn to die 4
courage to go ahead and give youu a shout out from
earn to die 6
Austin Texas! Just wanted to tell
earn to die 5
you keep up the fantastic work!my weblog
age of war
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and finally got the
happy wheels
strike force heroes
slitherio
friv games
ReplyDeletegames online
With a Hotmail account, you can send and receive emails quickly and easily as well as login and use all Microsoft services.
ReplyDeletehotmail login | recover hotmail password
This is the game so players feel very fierce , adventurous . You try to join and play this game , you will feel great like.
fireboy and watergirl 2 | learn to fly | gun mayhem 2 | slitherio
strike force heroes | strike force heroes 4 | tank trouble 2 | age of war
air jordan 13
ReplyDeletekate spade handbags
coach factory outlet
fitflops sale clearance
coach outlet
michael kors canada
ralph lauren uk
asics shoes
michael kors outlet
adidas uk
michael kors handbags
coach factory outlet
insanity workout
louis vuitton outlet
oakley canada
adidas ultra boost
cheap oakley sunglasses
michael kors handbags
adidas outlet
oakley vault
asics outlet
cheap ray ban sunglasses
true religion outlet
louis vuitton outlet
kate spade handbags
michael kors handbags
coach outlet
michael kors handbags
kate spade outlet
air jordan 8
louis vuitton outlet
oakley sunglasses
louis vuitton outlet stores
true religion jeans sale
louis vuitton handbags
michael kors outlet clearance
nike roshe run women
michael kors outlet clearance
gucci outlet
jordan concords
chenlina20160730
Thank for you. I like amazing include fun kid. Please visit.
ReplyDeleteyoob wheely 7 juegos , juegos friv yoob , juegos de yoob
There are things I can not understand but I will learn it. I think nothing is too late. Then I realized that I had improved a lot.
ReplyDeletecolorswitchplay.com
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartir sus ideas con nosotros. Friv Friv gracias por la detallada información. Friv Friv Friv Gracias por vuestras reacciones a las transmisiones que os han hecho. Friv Friv Acogemos con agrado los comentarios de los lectores
obat alami keluar nanah dari kemaluan pria
ReplyDeleteobat kencing nanah di apotik bebas
nama obat kencing nanah di apotik
cara mengobati kencing nanah pada pria
obat kencing bernanah ampuh
obat tradisional kemaluan bernanah
obat kencing nanah yg dijual di apotik
obat cara mengobati kencing nanah sendiri
obat kencing keluar cairan nanah
kemaluan keluar nanah tapi tidak sakit
obat kencing nanah pada pria di apotik
cara ampuh mengobati penyakit kelamin keluar nanah
ReplyDeleteobat alami untuk penis keluar nanah ampuh
penyebab terjadinya penyakit sipilis
ciri-ciri penyaklit kelamin pda pria dan wanita
obat untuk penyakit kanker
obat herbal untuk penyakit kelamin keluar nanah di apotik
5 obat untuk gatal buah zakar di apotik
ReplyDelete5 obat di apotik untuk gatal pada buah zakar
5 obat gatal buah zakar di apotik paling ampuh
salep dan pil obat gatal pada buah zakar
obat bintik bintik merah gatal pada buah zakar
obat untuk buah zakar gatal lecet perih
obat gatal pada buah zakar akibat jamur kulit
obat gatal ampuh
ReplyDeleteobat gatal ampuh
obat gatal ampuh
obat gatal ampuh
the article is very interesting and the contents of the article is very useful once. good luck admin.
ReplyDeletesolution to overcome illness
syphilis medicine
gonorrhea
drug blisters on the genitals
urinary tract infections
eczema itchy drugs
drug hemorrhoids or hemorrhoid
ADe Nature herbal remedies
Cancer Drugs
drug ulcer disease
This is really a pleasant and useful, containing all data furthermore greatly affect the new innovation. Much obliged for sharing it,
ReplyDeleteAvriq
Avriq India
AVRiQ - Data Recovery<
AVRiQ Crunchbase
Avriq Services
Avriq Us
Thank you very much for the information Friv4school 2019 Juegos Kizi Friv4school 2020 we look forward to having more Juegos Friv Friv4school 2019 Kizi Games Juegos Friv discussions on this as the game continues to develop Friv4school 2019 Friv4school 2020 Friv 2020 for the required information sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information Friv 2018 Kizi 2018 Friv 2020 but please understand that as a representative of the Council Friv 2018 Kizi 2018 Yepi 2018 I am not at liberty to comment Friv4school 2018 Friv 2018 Friv 2018 Friv 2018 on the data or the situation for an individual Member State.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information Friv Friv Friv4school but please understand that as a representative Friv4school Friv Jogos Friv 2018 I am not at liberty to comment Jogos Kizi Juegos Friv Kizi 2018 Kizi on the data or the situation for an individual Member State
ReplyDeletele agradecemos que haya compartido con nosotros Yepi Kizi 2018 Yepi su visión y pensamientos a propósito Yepi 2019 Yepi 2018 Friv 2019 de las distintas actividades de desarme Kizi Kizi 2019 Friv 2020 Friv 2019 optar por compartir su información personal con terceros
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the information Friv Kizi Friv we look forward to having more Friv 2020 Friv Kizi Friv discussions on this as the game continues to develop Friv Friv Friv4school for the required information sharing
ReplyDeleteprześcignąć konkurencję z tych sztuczek Jogos Friv 2018 Friv 360 Friv 2019 napisał w Gry Gry Friv 10 Gry Friv 3 Gry Friv Gry Friv 5 Pobierz demo gry przed zakupem Friv4school 2018 Gry Friv 2 Gry Friv 4 Podgląd gry może pomóc zobaczyć, jeśli chcesz kupić pełną wersję, czy nie
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartir su pasión por el mejoramiento de Juegos Kizi Kizi Games Juegos Kizi las vidas de los niños en el Estado de Friv Jeux De Fille Jogos Friv Gracias por vuestras reacciones a Jogos Friv Juegos Friv Juegos Kizi Juegos Friv las transmisiones que os han hecho.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing with me. My best published and top rated http://www.juegosfriv2016.org/ http://www.juegosfriv2017.net/ http://www.friv4school2017.com/ on our web portal http://www.juegosfriv2018.net/ http://www.juegosfriv2019.com/ http://www.friv4school2018com.com/ multiplayer games with ability to rate http://www.friv-2018.com/ http://www.friv-2017.com http://www.gryfriv5.com/and comment.
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartir su pasión por el mejoramiento de Jogos Friv Friv Games las vidas de los niños en el Estado de Friv Jeux De Fille Jogos Friv Gracias por vuestras reacciones a Jogos Friv Juegos Friv Juegos Kizi Juegos Kizi Jogos Friv las transmisiones que os han hecho.
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartir su pasión por el mejoramiento de Friv 2019 Kizi 2019 Friv 2019 las vidas de los niños en el Estado de Friv Jeux De Fille 2019 Jogos Friv 1000 Jogos Friv 4 Gracias por vuestras reacciones a Juegos Friv 2019 Juegos Kizi 2019 Friv 2 las transmisiones que os han hecho.
ReplyDeleteGiven article is very helpful and very useful for my admin, and pardon me permission to share articles here hopefully helped :
ReplyDeleteCara menghilangkan lipoma tanpa operasi
Cara menyembuhkan lambung bengkak
Obat rematik tradisional
Cara menyembuhkan tipes dengan cepat
Cara menyembuhkan asma
Cara menyembuhkan jantung lemah
kyrie 6 shoes
ReplyDeleteyeezy boost 350
kyrie irving shoes
stone island hoodie
longchamp handbags
supreme outlet
lebron shoes
supreme hoodie
yeezy boost 350 v2
jordan 12