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Ryan’s Bed by Tijan – Review by Ashley Mandell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ryan’s Bed was so good that I finished it in one day. I’ve never read a book more relatable. This book invoked so many emotions from me. Mac’s story, especially the ending, is thought provoking and engaging. The plot twist at the end was a surprise. Tijan wrote this so well and put so much care into the storyline. She was considerate of how she chose to write about the main topic and did an excellent job at portraying the emotions surrounding it.

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Ryan’s Bed by Tijan – Review by Colleen Noyes

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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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