Paper Butterflies

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Yes, this is a story of how June's entire world failed her again and again and again. And yet it is also a story about June's ceaseless fight to hold onto her sanity throughout, and to embrace joy wherever she caught even the slightest glimpse of its existence. It's a story of human nature, of the past repeating itself, time and again, until something happens to break that cycle. It questions our assumptions. It tests us, setting us up to feel this way or that about a character, then makes us reevaluate the criteria we utilize in making such decisions about people: whom to like, whom to dislike; who is basically GOOD, and who is NOT; ARE some people BORN evil? Or are we in fact all born GOOD?? Do we ever truly know ANYONE??? Except—they didn’t feel like butterflies anymore. Not really. No, they looked more like two death moths if you asked me. A bad omen; a warning that if I allowed my feelings to crawl any deeper it could very well be the death of me. But then June meets Blister, a boy in the woods. In him, she recognises the tiniest glimmer of hope that perhaps she can find a way to fly far, far away from her home and be free. Because every creature in this world deserves their freedom... But at what price? No adults or teachers or her own father believe June's call for help. They believe that she is just acting up. After her mother died and so no one steps in to help her. Not one single person believes or helps June and it breaks my heart.

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I think this works as a takedown of the death penalty and as a story imitating real life that perhaps parallells the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case. I actually think this book could have been a four-star read for me — it’s not my personal thing, but I would’ve appreciated it more — had it revealed the main character’s current situation at the beginning of the book, rather than at the end. At that point, it would’ve become an interesting book about learning the truth, and developing empathy for the lead. Stand By Me meets We Were Liars- a heartbreaking and stunning breakout novel for teenagersfrom the award-nominated author of Seed.Paper Butterflies is a book I like to call a destroyer. A book so deep, hard to read, depressing, hurtful and horrible that you do nothing but grit your teeth in disgust. At the same time though, it gives you food for thought, it gives you love, and beauty. It gives you friendship, family and solidarity, and it gives you life. So no matter what way you look at it, good or bad, it will destroy you emotionally either way. I think… I think I actually like him, I thought to myself. Liked him, liked him, just like Jason had called. Michelle did it again and wrote something so beautiful and so relatable that this book had me inhaling every word. Being a YA book, this book doesn't really go beyond kissing, but the way she writes the kissing in this book...WOW. It didn't leave me wanting them to go further. But it also felt true and believable to the situation. June's life at home with her stepmother and stepsister is a dark one—and a secret one. She is trapped like a butterfly in a net.

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I loved Olivia’s wit and sarcasm and there were other fun characters that really contributed to this love story. YA romance? Yeah, I’m digging it. Overall, this is probably one of the best books that I have read this year; it really is. There are just so many things about it that make it important, eye-opening and gut-wrenching and I think it’s a book that everyone should read. If you’re going to read one Young Adult contemporary soon, make it this one and I promise that you won’t regret it.

About Lisa Heathfield

These easy paper butterflies where first published in Feb 2017 and have been republished for your convenience An emotional tale of an abusive childhood, growing up, friendship, love, forgiveness and choosing left or right. I was originally sent a review proof copy of this book by the wonderful Maggie at Electric Monkey! This does not affect my review or my opinions in any way and am delighted to write an honest review. Thank you all for sending this to me to read!

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Paper Butterflies is an unforgettable read, perfect for fans of Lisa Williamson’s The Art of Being Normal, Jandy Nelson, Sarah Crossan and Louise O’Neill. From the moment we start reading, we know, we can literally feel, that June is living a terrible nightmare. Her step mom and sister by marriage torture her, and her dad apparently has no clue. Sadly, June is subjected to similar abuse at school. Yet, nowhere does anyone around her think to inquire about her situation.June’s life at home with her stepmother and stepsister is a dark one—and a secret one. She is trapped like a butterfly in a net.