What a book.This is one of those books that I’m going to shove in every single person’s face because YOU HAVE TO READ IT. It’s a book that, like I Am Thunder, is so relevant to today’s world that everybody should read it. It’s completely heartbreaking, and I’m not lying when I say that I had a box tissues next to me, but I absolutely loved it. What it’s AboutThree years ago, Lee’s best friend, Sarah, was killed in the Virgil County High School mass shooting. Three years since Sarah died proclaim...

“Sometimes it’s okay to believe things that aren’t true. Sometimes it’s necessary.”I have been a Kody Keplinger fan since The DUFF, which still finds its way into my re-read rotation. Ms. Keplinger’s characters, banter, intelligence, and strong messages that tie right into current events and moods make her one of my favorite voices. But That’s Not What Happened did not work for me.Three years ago, 6 teenagers survived a school shooting at Virgil County High School. This is their story. Their tru...

I really liked the concept of this and thought the author did an excellent job of focusing on the victims and not the shooter. The fact that she blurred the name of the shooter in particular was a great move. I read this very quickly and did enjoy it however overall it was pretty middle of the road for me.

this really lacked depth honestly review to come

Very interesting look at the truth behind a school shooting. Not at the shooter, whose name is never printed and whose motivations are never listed- because it's not about him. (I really liked that.) Instead, this is about the truth of the survivors: how they're doing months/years later. What they were doing at the time of the shooting. And how the truth about the victims gets skewed to fit the hero narrative. Some of the kids who died were jerks. One of the teachers was really great, but told t...

A very thought-provoking read. What if you knew the absolute truth about a tragedy, a different story than the one everyone else believes? You know that revealing the truth will reopen old wounds, and possibly cost you some dear friendships. This is the situation that Lee, one of six people who survived a shooting at their high school, finds herself to be in three years later. I read this in one sitting, because I couldn’t put it down.The pain of everyone involved was so aptly drawn, I kept wond...

I didn't even KNOW Kody Keplinger had a new book releasing holy shit

actual rating: 3.5/5 stars This book was very heavy and is very relevant to whats happening this days in America which is sad and i have a feeling more books like this will be coming up more. Plot: this book follows six teenagers who all survived a school shooting that happened three years prior to this book starting. We follow the lives of Leanne *lee*, Ashley, Eden, Miles, Denny and Kellie as they try continue their lives after all living through this terrible incident. So books likes this

more disturbing than I thought it would be. It really dived into the horrors of surviving a school shooting. It does go into detail of the event which is going to give me nightmares tonight but I liked how much detail it went into! Truly a disturbing read and it makes my heart hurt for all victims who have been killed and had their life cut short while at a place they felt safe at. I didn't like some characters, they kind of took me out of the story a bit. I didn't like all the coincidences, it

4.5 starsFirst, before I get into my thoughts on such an intense and powerful read, I have to put a disclaimer out there. As stated, this book is an intense and difficult read containing many triggers that necessitate a trigger warning. Some of these warnings are around topics such as: PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and Gun Violence. This list of warnings are just a brief list of some of the topics involved in this novel and if you are concerned with reading this book, I sugg...

10 out of 10 The author tells a simple story with simple words but nails it. I can understand each character, but as Kelly said not everyone deserves to be forgiven. And the shooter brought less negative feelings than some citizens. I think shooting concept is not the easiest to base your book upon, though Keplinger did it great. The story seems natural, very emotional read.***Книга о стрельбе в школе, о выживших, погибших, о последствиях. Написана очень здорово! Причем я долго не могла повер

I liked the approach of this a lot - viewing a school shooting years later to pull apart the truths of it - and the fact that there was this whole friend group created with a unique bond as a result. It was definitely a fast read, too. For me, what didn't work quite as well, which I wanna discuss not to criticize the book (which I quite liked, by the way) but because I think it's an interesting discussion, is the span of time between Sarah's death and the book shopping that's the catalyst for Le...

Eh...This was an okay read. Yes, yes, call me cold-hearted for not enjoying a book about the aftermath of a school shooting. The thing is, while the situation itself is very traumatic, the writing didn't make me care about the characters, or what happened to them. To be honest, not even the mistery around the shooter's identity gripped me. Also, I was led to believe the secret that Lee was going to reveal would be much bigger.

Mini review:DNFTrigger Warning: Trauma from school shooting. Up till the point I read.I am a huge fan of Kody Keplinger! When I heard about this book I was so psyched. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy it.Upon starting the book I realized that the story wasn't for me. I did some skimming and couldn't connect to any off the characters. After that I lost interest in the book. I do still recommend. I think this book is really important. Just wasn't for me.

HoLeeChitI need a moment to let that all sink in. Plus, a warm blanket, a big plate of comfort food, a hug, and a kitty to purr for me.Sweet Christmas that was intense, powerful, and necessary.---------Full review can be found here: https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...This is one of those books that while it is very difficult to get through because of the topic, it is still needed and necessary.Short recap: Lee and five other students survived a horrific school massacre. Every year on the an...

Inspired by the story of Cassie Bernall after Columbine, Keplinger's book is a story about who controls the narrative in the aftermath of tragedy. It's a searing exploration of voice: who has it and who has it taken from them. Lee -- who is asexual -- begins the story three years after a surviving a school shooting. It's just her and five others, though only four others are still around. One of them, Kellie, left town before the school reopened following the tragedy. Kellie, however, will end th...

Trigger warnings: school shooting, death of a friend, blood, violence, gun violence, mental health, PTSD, bullying.Wow. This book was definitely harder hitting than I expected from Kody Keplinger. It's about the six survivors of a school shooting and the various ways in which it's changed their lives. Leanne's best friend died in her arms that day and she's struggling with the way that Sarah has been turned into a martyr by her parents, her church, and the town as a whole. So she persuades the o...

Huge thanks to the student that added this on Goodreads! Having donated other Keplinger books to their classroom library, I was particularly excited to see this on a To-Read shelf, so I quickly ordered a copy to donate. When it arrived, I realized I really needed to read it. Right now, before it even made it to the classroom. And it was amazing and awe-inspiring and thought-provoking and I cannot wait to hear students' thoughts.

OK so basically... Starting off... I DNFed this 😫Rating: 1.25I kinda read 55% bc I was I te rested and stuff and I thought the book was gonna get better... It didn't. I really had high hopes... Didn't reach my standards.Anyways... Imma do a rant review of how much this book bored me... Won't be long... But it will be there... SoonMoving on...the characters. Couldn't be more careless...Moving on... The plot... Didn't see where it was going... Couldn't be more careless.Moving on...i skilled to the...

Do you remember the story of Cassie Bernall? I bet you do - she is the girl of "she said yes" fame, who was gunned down during the Columbine shooting but is more well-known for professing her devotion to God right before her death. While Columbine is now almost 20 years behind us, school shootings are more prevalent than ever, and the stakes continue to climb as gun control legislature is fought over tooth and nail by the US government.Keplinger's book is quite timely, right in the face of all t...