Tell Me One Thing by Kerri Schlottman (Review by Sara D’Onofrio)

Rating: 4.2/5

Heavy. If I had to pick one word to describe this book, it would be heavy. I will admit that I was initially drawn to this story because it takes place in my home state, and I was surprised it actually mentions my hometown. However, I was not prepared for the way this story would weigh my heart down. I did not expect that just over 200 pages would have such an impact on my heart. Lulu’s character absolutely broke me. I expected Quinn and Lulu’s stories to intertwine more, but the way they were told essentially side by side, allowed such an interesting perspective on how small decisions can have a profound impact on your life. I understand that this life is very much a reality for a lot of people around the world, and it made me BEYOND grateful for the life that I live and the opportunities that have been given me; however, it just wasn’t my personal favorite type of read. It was heavy from start to finish, and I didn’t even feel a moment of peace at the end.

I absolutely expect this book to get rave reviews and 5 stars from every direction, but my rating is a true personal preference. I am a reader who likes to stop at the end of the chapter, and while I liked that there were different sections, I wish they would have been further broken down into chapters. In a 200 page book, 40+ pages for a chapter is a lot.

One last small input, I was not a fan of the cover and did not feel like it would draw me in if I was to pick this up at the book store. Again, personal preference. I would recommend this book for sure, but it needs to come with trigger warnings and clear expectations of how heavy it is to consume!

Favorite Quote: “She’s not sure what life without him looks like. What she is without him. And she worries, as she always does, that her floating will sink him.”

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book!