Ryan’s Bed by Tijan – Review by Colleen Noyes

Ryan’s Bed by Tijan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So I read Enemies by Tijan and was so enthralled with it that I wanted to read another book and chose Ryan’s Bed. For me this book didn’t compare much to the writing of Enemies. I thought that the story was good and the author’s writing was on point, but I felt like so much was missing from the story. I found it hard to be consumed by the storytelling especially given the subject matter which could have been completely heartwrenching. I found it hard to connect with the parents, the brother, or Ryan’s friends although I did connect minimally with Ryan and Mac. I found it hard to believe some of the scenarios. I think there is a big difference in the writing of this book from 2018 versus the writing of Enemies in 2019. It won’t be my last Tijan book, but it’s not my favorite by a long shot.

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