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Rating 3.5 stars

The book was a cute story and I was immediately drawn to Emily's voice. Emily's journey from super sheltered home schooled kid to better adjusted teen was engaging. It's a great YA coming of age with romance thrown in. Didn't love the steaminess of her relationship with Austin and think the story would have been stronger if it had been toned down a bit. There were also major formatting errors with the drop caps at the beginning of the chapter that wore on my nerves the more I read.

Overall a decent YA read, though I think it would be better enjoyed by teens than adults.


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The Evolution of Emily Kate Scott 9780989594721 Books Reviews

Sixteen-year-old Emily starts the story with a monumental step; she jogs right into the nearest high school and asks for an application form behind her mother's back. It's clear from beginning on that her family is not exactly ordinary--her mother has major social-phobia issues (really, she's certifiable) and Emily's younger sister, Olivia, is autistic. But this isn't the story of how Emily gains courage to break free of her isolated, home schooled life. This story covers the next step what ripples her actions create and how she deals with them.

This is a heart warming, enjoyable story. Emily's act of bravery immediately demands sympathy, and her loving personality doesn't let the reader go. She forces herself to embrace a new life, but at the same time, is unsure how to really pull it through. When things seem too much, she runs. Literally. This sudden, somewhat insane reaction gave a great twist to her otherwise pretty level-headed personality. It makes her realistic. After all, who could lead such an insanely isolated life and come out completely 'normal'?

The school scenes are well-done, making it easy to get lost in Emily's world. The dialogue is realistic and the other characters are likable. There's a sweet romance and a lot of confusion, perfect for this age group.

Probably one of the most driving things about this story is the weaving in of people with different outlooks on life and/or challenges. Not only are Emily's mother and sister portrayed with different challenges, but the people Emily meets at school don't fit in the normal, perfect high school image. Although I found this array of characters almost too colorful , the author manages to weave them together so that it never really feels like it goes over-board. Obviously, there's a lot of issues with acceptance, fitting in and learning to embrace ones self. In other words, great themes for teens.

Summed up, this is an enjoyable read. I can especially recommend it to teenage girls who like real life stories about high school with a nice dab of boys and first-love thrown in.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I shouldn't look at other reviews on a book before writing my own, because they make me doubt myself. For me, this is a 5-star book--a book that I was engaged in, kept reading past my allotted reading time, thought about between reading sessions, thought about after I'd finished the book and will happily recommend to others.

My only regret, that gave me any pause at all, was my feeling that the ending was a bit rushed. But all the right stuff was there, so I'm willing to forgive it.

Okay, so on to what I thought ...

I knew very little about the book when I first started reading, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover that Sam (the main character in Scott's first book, Counting to D) played a part. I loved getting just a bit of an update on Sam's life and how she was doing beyond the ending of her story. So that was a really nice treat.

I enjoyed Emily's journey and how "running" was a theme used to show Emily's growth.

As in her first book I loved Scott's easy use of "smart" stuff which is so often absent from YA books. In this story Emily isn't the smartest one (though she's no slouch), but biology and chemistry are used to connect with her autistic sister--a way to bridge the gap between this socially awkward girl and the world around her.

This story deals with mental health, lifestyle choices, homosexuality, stereotyping ...You'd think a book with all of that in it would be heavy-handed but it totally isn't. It was light and easy and yet managed to touch on these issues (and more) with a kind of depth that seems improbable. Kate Scott has a deft hand at addressing many of the issues facing teens today, doing it in such a way that feels easy and real. She writes like a friend, someone you could trust your secrets with, someone you could trust your heart with. Yep, I don't regret my 5-stars. The Evolution of Emily is excellent. If you're a human and like contemporary YA fiction, you should read it. )
This book was a quick, fun read.
A light, easy read.
Loved it! A quick and enjoyable read. A great look into the life of someone with autism. I also felt that it was an accurate reflection on what it would be like to have a parent with such extreme anxiety. I haven't read Counting to D yet, but after reading this one, it's on my list and I'm looking forward to Kate Scott's next book.
I didn't know much about the book when I bought it but really enjoyed Counting to D so I figured I'd try out the book. I really enjoyed this book and loved that Emily was a runner and loved how running was her escape. This a a great book to read with you kids as it tackles issues of mental health, disabilities and current social issues as well and provides a great backdrop to talk to your kids about these issues. I hope to read more of Emily and her adventures in the future.
Rating 3.5 stars

The book was a cute story and I was immediately drawn to Emily's voice. Emily's journey from super sheltered home schooled kid to better adjusted teen was engaging. It's a great YA coming of age with romance thrown in. Didn't love the steaminess of her relationship with Austin and think the story would have been stronger if it had been toned down a bit. There were also major formatting errors with the drop caps at the beginning of the chapter that wore on my nerves the more I read.

Overall a decent YA read, though I think it would be better enjoyed by teens than adults.