Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Review of Someone's Story by B.A. Bellec

 


Welcome to the blog tour for Someone's Story by B.A. Bellec! I'm sharing with you my thoughts on this coming of age story, plus you can see the book trailer below. Be sure to also follow the rest of the tour.


Someone's Story
by B.A. Bellec
Genre: YA Coming of Age
Release Date: April 2020

Summary:

In his debut endearing coming-of-age book, B.A. Bellec writes about a group of weirdos that find and save each other from the dark depths of their minds. Someone’s Story is literally Someone’s story, as in a first-person narrative of a teenager that calls himself Someone. As he struggles to find a new footing in a new space, we encounter the many ups and downs of modern teenage life, the difficulties that adjusting to adult feelings bring, and a few tear-jerking surprises along the way.

Littered with music, mental health, friendship, loss, meditation, advice, pop culture, and even inspiring an EP, there is so much nostalgia, inspiration, and depth here it is hard to absorb it all. Cozy up somewhere warm and enjoy!




Someone’s Story is FREE across ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS to download! Get the details HERE!


**My thoughts**
This is not an easy read. But Someone is not in an easy stage in life. He's had a rough childhood and some trauma and is struggling to find his way during his senior year after a move. He finds some kindred spirits at his new school who end up sort of assisting him on his journey to self discovery.

I think a lot of us are trying to figure out who we really are during our teenage years. But Someone is really filtering through a lot between snippets of memories, dreams, and trying to deal with the sensory overload of being in the present. The way that the book is laid out on the paper really adds to the experience of understanding Someone. Locker girl was even giving me sensory overload. Sometimes it feels a little confusing, which makes sense as the story is being filtered through Someone's brain. It all comes together in the end and then it all makes sense. You're almost tempted to go back and reread it once you have all of the pieces.

There's a lot going on here and I think a lot of young adult readers may recognize themselves in some parts of some of these kids, or at the very least, recognize other kids at their schools. I had little flickers of recognition within of myself, kids I have worked with, and other kids I have known over the years. 

And now I am craving a cup of blonde roast.

Thank you to the author and YA Bound for providing me with a requested review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


Someone's Story Book Trailer 



About the Author
B.A. is a first time author but has years of experience in business from various industries. He is excited to be launching his own online platform.

He deals with writer's block by walking his dog, jogging, and spending time talking to his family.

In his free time he loves a good movie or TV show. Some of his favourites recently: Better Call Saul, Survivor Season 40, Alita: Battle Angel

GIVEAWAY:

3 Signed copies, a hoodie, and 5 music packages 

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