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Something More

Jackie Khalilieh
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Something More

Jackie Khalilieh
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PRAISE FOR Something More:

"As an autistic person herself, Khalilieh presents readers with a genuine protagonist. Jessie’s identity as the daughter of Palestinian immigrants is woven into the novel through cultural elements and brief explorations of Palestinian issues. . . . [A]n enjoyable read that will have readers rooting for Jessie’s success in love and life." —Kirkus Reviews

"Jessie’s attempts to define herself within her school and home life are enhanced by Khalilieh’s own experiences as an autistic Palestinian Canadian, imbuing Jessie’s challenges with organic-feeling nuance and making for a fully realized protagonist. [A] thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining debut that centers questions of identity via a fresh lens." —Publishers Weekly

"This is a genuine and heartwarming story of embracing being oneself that features a wide cast of characters and a neurodivergent protagonist. This book would be ideal for fans of the romance and coming-of-age genres." —Young Adulting

"This is the best kind of YA romance, brimming with endearing adolescent awkwardness, bittersweet soul-searching, angsty emotions, and lovable, realistic characters. Something More is a warm, sweet, hope-filled portrayal of neurodivergence and coming of age that spoke deeply to my heart, as a grown woman who was once a confused, awkward (unbeknownst to her then) autistic girl, who’s learned, just as Jessie does, to understand and love her neurodivergent self. I adored it." —CHLOE LIESE, author of Two Wrongs Make a Right

"Compelling and so relatable, this unique YA romance is filled with memorable characters and vibrant prose. I loved watching Jessie’s journey to accept that high school friendships, as well as first love, can be messy and unexpected, and still be so joyous. Jessie’s emotions and struggle to fit into a neurotypical world seem so authentic, and the author perfectly portrays feelings of teenage longing and yearning for connections. An essential book for YA autism representation." —FARAH HERON, author of Tahira in Bloom and Accidentally Engaged

"Laugh-out-loud funny and heart-wrenching, Jessie Kassis has won my heart. For fans of Jenny Han and Helen Hoang, Something More has something for everyone." —OLIVIA ABTAHI, author of Perfectly Parvin

"Hands down the best YA I’ve read in years! It was impossible to put down, bursting with charm, and I never wanted it to end. I dare you not to fall in love with Jessie!" —LYNN PAINTER, NYT-bestselling author of Better Than the Movies

"Something More is a funny, painfully relatable coming-of-age novel, but as its title suggests, it provides more than laughs with a uniquely nuanced portrait of an endearing protagonist whose trials in high school will remind readers of the power of self-love." —AARON H. ACEVES, author of This Is Why They Hate Us

Overall rating: 4.1666665 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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Great YA fiction

"Really great book by a neurodiverse author. I have a special interest in reading books by autistic authors and told from the perspective of an autistic protagonist, and this one was excellent! Great YA novel, fun to read even as an adult."

— Marion (4/5)

Something more

"Bought this for my daughter because of the thought it looked good but said it was a good read"

— Jenn (3/5)

For those who don’t want spoilers or want spoilers.

"For those who haven’t read it: I feel like it dragged on something for waaay too long and it was only fixed on the very last page. I mean, I love that it was fixed, but I didn’t like how it took so long to realize how horrible it really was. I will admit, I was interested throughout the whole thing, though it does have tons of kissing and slightly inappropriate touching, which as wasn’t a big fan of. There were some mentions of sex, which I also didn’t really like. And as a 15 year old, I didn’t find it the most relatable, but it would definitely be more relatable to autistic girls. But if you like some steam, a love triangle in high school and you’re an autistic girl that wants to relate, this is for you. For those who want spoilers: I loved that she finally ended up with Griffin!! I was so happy and Levi had SINMANG RED FLAGS, like how did she not notice sooner?! Anyway, Levi sucks, Griffin is amazing. I feel like the relationship between Griffin started kinda late, which was disappointing. I was intrigued throughout the story, but it could’ve been better. I. Conclusion, I guess it just wasn’t my kind of story."

— Cookie M. (3/5)

ADDICTIVE! I couldn’t put it down!

"What a great book! I love the story, I could relate to it. Once I started reading the book, I couldn’t put it down. I was always so eager to find out what happens next. The author did a wonderful job! I loved all the characters, the honest story, all the humour, the love story and all the emotional moments. I can’t wait to read more books by Jackie Khalilieh in the future."

— L. A. (5/5)

Love this book!

"Once I started this book it was hard to put down. The main character, Jessy, is so loveable and I wanted to cheer her on as she faced the struggles and hard decisions in her first year of high school. I found the book entertaining, easy to relate to, and I'm definitely planning to buy any future books written by Jackie Khalilieh."

— K L. (5/5)

Amazing, honest story!

"I bought this book back in June, but didn’t fully pick it up to read until last week. When I did, I was hooked. It was such an easy read, in the sense that the author pulls you into the story with such ease. It’s so easy to invest in the characters, as they are so relatable. The friend dynamics are complex and ever changing, which took me straight back to high school, as did the idea of falling for the wrong guy and not ‘seeing’ the right one. _x000D_ I found myself yelling in my head a lot. For Jessie to see herself as I saw her; for Jessie to see her worth. The author has a gift for writing a strong, relatable character, while still conveying the unique quirks and challenges that Jessie has to work through with her new autism diagnosis. _x000D_ I can’t wait to see what other stories Jackie Khalilieh has in store for us!!"

— Greens72 (5/5)

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  • Published date: Jun 18, 2024
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 344
  • Publisher: Tundra Book Group
  • ISBN: 9781774882153
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W x 0.87" L x 8.25" H
JACKIE KHALILIEH is a Palestinian Canadian writer with a love of nineties pop culture, Dad jokes, and warm and fuzzy romance. Like many autistic females, she received her diagnosis as an adult. She is passionate about positive representation within her writing. She currently resides just outside Toronto, Canada with her husband and two daughters, complaining nightly about having to cook dinner. Something More is her debut YA novel.

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