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Saving Everest
From the outside, Everest has it all, but there’s only one person who can see him for who he truly is . . . and it changes his life forever.
In this tender, poignant debut novel by newcomer Sky Chase, two teenagers on the cusp of adulthood learn to embrace life in ways neither of them ever anticipated.
Everest is the most popular boy in school. He’s handsome, wealthy, and captain of the football team—he has the world at his fingertips, but he’s desperately unhappy. And when those feelings become too much to bear, he tries to take his own life.
On the surface, Beverly’s different from Everest in every possible way. She’s quiet, shy, hard working, and keeps to herself on campus, focusing on her schoolwork and her part-time job, distracting herself from her less-than-perfect upbringing.
When Everest returns to school after his attempt, he’s in more pain than ever. Discarded by his friends, he draws little empathy and too much attention from those who surround him. But when Beverly and Everest meet unexpectedly in a dusty corner of the old library, they discover together just how rich life can be when given the freedom to just be yourself.
In this tender, poignant debut novel by newcomer Sky Chase, two teenagers on the cusp of adulthood learn to embrace life in ways neither of them ever anticipated.
Everest is the most popular boy in school. He’s handsome, wealthy, and captain of the football team—he has the world at his fingertips, but he’s desperately unhappy. And when those feelings become too much to bear, he tries to take his own life.
On the surface, Beverly’s different from Everest in every possible way. She’s quiet, shy, hard working, and keeps to herself on campus, focusing on her schoolwork and her part-time job, distracting herself from her less-than-perfect upbringing.
When Everest returns to school after his attempt, he’s in more pain than ever. Discarded by his friends, he draws little empathy and too much attention from those who surround him. But when Beverly and Everest meet unexpectedly in a dusty corner of the old library, they discover together just how rich life can be when given the freedom to just be yourself.
360 pages, Hardcover
Published October 22, 2019
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August 7, 2019
Everest trys to commit suicide and the whole school finds out. The students of the school treat him badly that he feels like he has nowhere to go so he ends up at the library where he meets Beverly.
The writing was okay and the flow was good, but the way the messages were handled did not sit with me well. Somebody is depressed so the kids start bullying him for trying to commit suicide. 😤 Even his father treats him like garbage which could be where his depression comes from but was not really talked about all that much. 🤷♀️ The racism in this book calling Everst black beauty which is a horse by the way or the way Everest father said good thing where having chicken tonight.🤬 oh there's more but dont want to keep ranting on about it. Then I felt like half way through the book the point of the story wasnt an issue anymore so let's just throw added material to just make the book longer. I felt like it was just another cliche book about two characters that are in love but don't know it.
The writing was okay and the flow was good, but the way the messages were handled did not sit with me well. Somebody is depressed so the kids start bullying him for trying to commit suicide. 😤 Even his father treats him like garbage which could be where his depression comes from but was not really talked about all that much. 🤷♀️ The racism in this book calling Everst black beauty which is a horse by the way or the way Everest father said good thing where having chicken tonight.🤬 oh there's more but dont want to keep ranting on about it. Then I felt like half way through the book the point of the story wasnt an issue anymore so let's just throw added material to just make the book longer. I felt like it was just another cliche book about two characters that are in love but don't know it.
September 12, 2019
ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for honest review
I am surprise to find that this book is the first book by Miss Chase. This book took me by surprise. The theme of depression and suicide is highlighted on this book. Everest and Beverly are 2 characters that is just opposite of each other. They have different family background, social status and even skin color. And yet during 1 day, they met on the corner of library and their world change. They brings out the best of each other. And ultimately save each other.
I like Beverly. She is a young woman with such determination to save the world. And she is under appreciated by her own mother. Such strong, independent heroine. What is lacking on this book is the build up on the banter. I feel its dragging. Sometimes the banter does not have any contribution on bringing up the story.
Overall I do enjoy this book very much. I read it in one seating.
4 stars
I am surprise to find that this book is the first book by Miss Chase. This book took me by surprise. The theme of depression and suicide is highlighted on this book. Everest and Beverly are 2 characters that is just opposite of each other. They have different family background, social status and even skin color. And yet during 1 day, they met on the corner of library and their world change. They brings out the best of each other. And ultimately save each other.
I like Beverly. She is a young woman with such determination to save the world. And she is under appreciated by her own mother. Such strong, independent heroine. What is lacking on this book is the build up on the banter. I feel its dragging. Sometimes the banter does not have any contribution on bringing up the story.
Overall I do enjoy this book very much. I read it in one seating.
4 stars
September 8, 2020
This book had a message but it got muddled due to the choppy writing style and subpar character development.
Everett, the star high school football player, attempted suicide and when he returned to school, everyone began bullying him. His family was not supportive and not even his girlfriend and popular crew had his back. He found an ally with Beverly, a quiet classmate who has always had a crush on him. The friendship allowed Everett the safe space to explore and understand the mental and emotional anguish that was causing him pain. Of course Beverly was a poor black girl and Everett was a white athlete from a well known family.
Despite so many cliches, the author attempted to tackle issue of depression, family genetics, race, social isolation, closet gay best friend, suicide etc. Considering that this story was set in high school, it is the perfect setting for this story. It just took me forever to get through the story. The writing just needed a lot of work. I did like both Ev and Beverly a lot, they were just one dimensional, and need to be developed better. I hope this author maybe tries to rewrite this one because the message is very necessary. I just cannot recommend it in its current form.
Special Thanks to Netgalley for the ebook given in exchange for an honest review.
Everett, the star high school football player, attempted suicide and when he returned to school, everyone began bullying him. His family was not supportive and not even his girlfriend and popular crew had his back. He found an ally with Beverly, a quiet classmate who has always had a crush on him. The friendship allowed Everett the safe space to explore and understand the mental and emotional anguish that was causing him pain. Of course Beverly was a poor black girl and Everett was a white athlete from a well known family.
Despite so many cliches, the author attempted to tackle issue of depression, family genetics, race, social isolation, closet gay best friend, suicide etc. Considering that this story was set in high school, it is the perfect setting for this story. It just took me forever to get through the story. The writing just needed a lot of work. I did like both Ev and Beverly a lot, they were just one dimensional, and need to be developed better. I hope this author maybe tries to rewrite this one because the message is very necessary. I just cannot recommend it in its current form.
Special Thanks to Netgalley for the ebook given in exchange for an honest review.
September 24, 2019
Everest was undeniably admired by everyone. Shockingly, it seemed as though I was the only person who felt any sympathy.
I greatly wanted to love this book. The premise sounded like I was going to fall head-over-heels in love. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. Despite that, I still enjoyed this book a lot!
Everest is the popular kid in school who soon turns into a pariah when rumors circulate he tried to kill himself. Beverly is the quiet girl at school who suddenly doesn't want Everest to be alone through a dark moment in his life and decides to befriend him. What comes out of this is a beautiful friendship that teaches hope and acceptance.
I thought the rain was beautiful, but nothing compared to this--watching someone broken finally getting a glimpse of happiness after so long.
(I'm sitting with my laptop on my blank, staring blankly in hopes I can put my thoughts together *ahem* Let's try this again in bullet points and see if it works better.)
🌻 The Characters:
I genuinely enjoyed Everest and Beverly, individually and as friends. They were simply adorable together, neither wanting to admit they liked each other. Their friendship felt more like a relationship without them knowing it and I was so giddy over it! It did get old, at times, because it was beyond obvious that their behavior towards each other wasn't just friendly, but it was cute, nonetheless.
I liked Bev's character a whole lot more, though. Her growth shines throughout the novel and it was breathtaking to see her coming out of her shell and befriending her classmates.
Everest, while I liked him, I have conflicting feelings. He starts off being this mouthy, nonchalant, don't-give-a-f*ck-attitude jerk that I was not a fond of. His acting out and his reckless decisions hurt various people and I was just hoping something would happen so he'd change. Thankfully, he did.
I totally adored the friends that Beverly and Everest made along the way. They were friends that truly cared and just wanted what was best for you. Two cute little ones were introduced and I wish I had more time with them! Those were Hadley, Everest's sister, and Manny, Beverly's cousin. They made things super fun and adorable.
🌻 The Relationship:
I love romance, and I loved how these two were behaving with each other. BUT! It became the sole focus on the book. Normally, I do not mind this at all, especially how cute it was! My problem was how because of this, depression wasn't really talked about in the novel.
I was just a lost guy who'd befriended a ghost girl whose soul shone so bright, I sometimes believed that she wasn't human.
🌻 The Plot:
This is were my feelings grow even more conflicted. I was expecting an in-depth novel, creating more awareness for Depression in high school teens. Sadly, I saw the "Depression" angle used more to have something interesting at the beginning of the novel and that's it. It was rarely talked about in the book, until this one specific scene (almost at the end of the book) shows light on the matter again.
I liked the idea that the book was on a lighter aspect, but at the same time, it wasn't educating me, or giving me reasons as to why this topic got introduced in the first place, except to throw it in there and serve its purpose of having the popular kid become an outcast.
"You don't want to die. You just need to figure out how to start living."
🌻 The Holes in the Plot:
This novel also introduced many other issues that were never really resolved. They were thrown in the book to mention them and that's it. There was the case of racism. I was expecting something more and once again, it was only named in passing.
The familial issues were yet another thing that weren't resolved as they should have been. For the entire novel, we see Everest's dad being closed-off and talking sh*t about Everest. Then suddenly, he says ONE SENTENCE that gives the inkling that things are better.
We also have Bev's mom and aunt, who irritated me to no end since the book started. Same thing happened with them. Something happened between Bev and her mom, in which I was expecting a full resolution and I didn't get it. It was more of a pat on the back and we're good.
As I mentioned, I liked how it started. It showcased how a happy-looking person can actually be dying inside with so many demons tormenting them. But soon, this fizzled to nothing, left in the past, to focus on the friendship/relationship, specifically Bev's character.
I know I pointed out so many negatives but I did like the novel, mostly for the friendships made. If you want a really light Mental Health novel, then this might just be for you :)
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I greatly wanted to love this book. The premise sounded like I was going to fall head-over-heels in love. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. Despite that, I still enjoyed this book a lot!
Everest is the popular kid in school who soon turns into a pariah when rumors circulate he tried to kill himself. Beverly is the quiet girl at school who suddenly doesn't want Everest to be alone through a dark moment in his life and decides to befriend him. What comes out of this is a beautiful friendship that teaches hope and acceptance.
I thought the rain was beautiful, but nothing compared to this--watching someone broken finally getting a glimpse of happiness after so long.
(I'm sitting with my laptop on my blank, staring blankly in hopes I can put my thoughts together *ahem* Let's try this again in bullet points and see if it works better.)
🌻 The Characters:
I genuinely enjoyed Everest and Beverly, individually and as friends. They were simply adorable together, neither wanting to admit they liked each other. Their friendship felt more like a relationship without them knowing it and I was so giddy over it! It did get old, at times, because it was beyond obvious that their behavior towards each other wasn't just friendly, but it was cute, nonetheless.
I liked Bev's character a whole lot more, though. Her growth shines throughout the novel and it was breathtaking to see her coming out of her shell and befriending her classmates.
Everest, while I liked him, I have conflicting feelings. He starts off being this mouthy, nonchalant, don't-give-a-f*ck-attitude jerk that I was not a fond of. His acting out and his reckless decisions hurt various people and I was just hoping something would happen so he'd change. Thankfully, he did.
I totally adored the friends that Beverly and Everest made along the way. They were friends that truly cared and just wanted what was best for you. Two cute little ones were introduced and I wish I had more time with them! Those were Hadley, Everest's sister, and Manny, Beverly's cousin. They made things super fun and adorable.
🌻 The Relationship:
I love romance, and I loved how these two were behaving with each other. BUT! It became the sole focus on the book. Normally, I do not mind this at all, especially how cute it was! My problem was how because of this, depression wasn't really talked about in the novel.
I was just a lost guy who'd befriended a ghost girl whose soul shone so bright, I sometimes believed that she wasn't human.
🌻 The Plot:
This is were my feelings grow even more conflicted. I was expecting an in-depth novel, creating more awareness for Depression in high school teens. Sadly, I saw the "Depression" angle used more to have something interesting at the beginning of the novel and that's it. It was rarely talked about in the book, until this one specific scene (almost at the end of the book) shows light on the matter again.
I liked the idea that the book was on a lighter aspect, but at the same time, it wasn't educating me, or giving me reasons as to why this topic got introduced in the first place, except to throw it in there and serve its purpose of having the popular kid become an outcast.
"You don't want to die. You just need to figure out how to start living."
🌻 The Holes in the Plot:
This novel also introduced many other issues that were never really resolved. They were thrown in the book to mention them and that's it. There was the case of racism. I was expecting something more and once again, it was only named in passing.
The familial issues were yet another thing that weren't resolved as they should have been. For the entire novel, we see Everest's dad being closed-off and talking sh*t about Everest. Then suddenly, he says ONE SENTENCE that gives the inkling that things are better.
We also have Bev's mom and aunt, who irritated me to no end since the book started. Same thing happened with them. Something happened between Bev and her mom, in which I was expecting a full resolution and I didn't get it. It was more of a pat on the back and we're good.
As I mentioned, I liked how it started. It showcased how a happy-looking person can actually be dying inside with so many demons tormenting them. But soon, this fizzled to nothing, left in the past, to focus on the friendship/relationship, specifically Bev's character.
I know I pointed out so many negatives but I did like the novel, mostly for the friendships made. If you want a really light Mental Health novel, then this might just be for you :)
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September 10, 2019
I know, I know, I am in the minority here, but what I read is NOT quite as the synopsis advertises. A boy has attempted suicide and yet, he seems secondary to the girl he meets and all of her issues. Hang on for a dizzying ride through a tale that dwells on the surface in an attempt to gather too much “diversity fluff” and fails to provide the meat and potatoes.
Please, do not get me wrong, Sky Chase’s SAVING EVEREST IS written well, the author has clearly poured out a dramatic story, but for me, it should have followed fewer paths, dug a more solid foundation and focused on the horror that would lead a boy who has it all who was unable to find the support he needed when he needed it most. Instead, we skate across high school bullying, the callousness of a school full of “it’s all about me,” attitude, the fascination of someone else’s pain, ostracizing that person inside of stepping up and reaching out beyond oneself.
If you are looking for a story that mentions the following without focus: being gay (and ostracized), being black (and either self-ostracized or ostracized), attempting suicide (and ostracized or becoming fodder for gossip), dysfunctional families from opposite ends of the financial spectrum, infidelity, self-absorbed parenting, this is it.
A valiant attempt to bring a dramatic young adult story to life becomes bogged down in the myriad of issues tossed in and never developed, reminding me of the shallowness so often claimed to be found in society today. We are talking suicide here, in a teen who outwardly has it all, and yet, in the long run, this is more of a collage of life that barely skims the surface on anything except a teen girl’s angst.
Aimed at a younger YA audience, this should have had more impact that ran straight to the heart, a wake up call to look around. It all could have been achieved while still telling a magnetic story. If you have ever been in the close proximity of an attempted or successful suicide, you will understand what I mean.
I received a complimentary ARC edition from WattPad Books! This honest review is voluntary.
Age Range: 12 and up
Grade Level: 7 - 9
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Wattpad Books (October 8, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0993689922
ISBN-13: 978-0993689925
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Please, do not get me wrong, Sky Chase’s SAVING EVEREST IS written well, the author has clearly poured out a dramatic story, but for me, it should have followed fewer paths, dug a more solid foundation and focused on the horror that would lead a boy who has it all who was unable to find the support he needed when he needed it most. Instead, we skate across high school bullying, the callousness of a school full of “it’s all about me,” attitude, the fascination of someone else’s pain, ostracizing that person inside of stepping up and reaching out beyond oneself.
If you are looking for a story that mentions the following without focus: being gay (and ostracized), being black (and either self-ostracized or ostracized), attempting suicide (and ostracized or becoming fodder for gossip), dysfunctional families from opposite ends of the financial spectrum, infidelity, self-absorbed parenting, this is it.
A valiant attempt to bring a dramatic young adult story to life becomes bogged down in the myriad of issues tossed in and never developed, reminding me of the shallowness so often claimed to be found in society today. We are talking suicide here, in a teen who outwardly has it all, and yet, in the long run, this is more of a collage of life that barely skims the surface on anything except a teen girl’s angst.
Aimed at a younger YA audience, this should have had more impact that ran straight to the heart, a wake up call to look around. It all could have been achieved while still telling a magnetic story. If you have ever been in the close proximity of an attempted or successful suicide, you will understand what I mean.
I received a complimentary ARC edition from WattPad Books! This honest review is voluntary.
Age Range: 12 and up
Grade Level: 7 - 9
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Wattpad Books (October 8, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0993689922
ISBN-13: 978-0993689925
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
November 23, 2023
Officially dnf-ing. I have been quick tempered with dnf's lately but reading is supposed to be fun time, and if I actually don't like the book at all, characters, writing, plot, dialogues.. nothing, then what's the point? I knew Wattpad Challenge was going to be tough, but it's a misconception that all of them are bad. This certainty was, and I have no clue why the majority audience on Wattpad like to read the same book over and over, just with different character names. It's not even any person's fault if they judge Wattpad as cliche in general, because the highest rated books are always trash.
July 7, 2019
Getting into a New Adult/Young Adult story always takes a bit of recalibration in all senses of the word, though I do go into a read like this from time to time.
‘Saving Everest’ got me curious and yes, it delves into the heavy angst bit that seems to be the pre-requisite of such books these days along with the weightier topics of depression and suicide, familial fractures and the difficult routes out of these states.
Essentially, there are no surprises in here: the blurb is as the story goes and while I can respect the way friendship and emotive teen issues resonate with YA readers, this didn’t do much for me at all.
I do have a tendency to get antsy with pages after pages of internal monologues or with scenes that might or might not lead anywhere plot-wise; flipping through the pages as Sky Chase builds a slow burn between Beverly and Everest got me frustrated only because I couldn’t get up the anticipation to what was coming. There is barely a buildup between the protagonists through a whopping few hundred pages—a very mild romance best describes the story of two young people helping each other grow and change—and sort of ends as it fizzles out unsatisfactorily. My mistake perhaps, then, was to have gone through this book thinking it was categorised as a NA or YA romance when it didn’t quite feel like one.
Again, ‘Saving Everest’ is in no way badly written or badly handled technically. My reason for finding it unremarkable has to do with my own expectations and the literary distance that I’ve travelled since my YA days, where going back is more than a little difficult right now.
*ARC by the publisher via Netgalley
‘Saving Everest’ got me curious and yes, it delves into the heavy angst bit that seems to be the pre-requisite of such books these days along with the weightier topics of depression and suicide, familial fractures and the difficult routes out of these states.
Essentially, there are no surprises in here: the blurb is as the story goes and while I can respect the way friendship and emotive teen issues resonate with YA readers, this didn’t do much for me at all.
I do have a tendency to get antsy with pages after pages of internal monologues or with scenes that might or might not lead anywhere plot-wise; flipping through the pages as Sky Chase builds a slow burn between Beverly and Everest got me frustrated only because I couldn’t get up the anticipation to what was coming. There is barely a buildup between the protagonists through a whopping few hundred pages—a very mild romance best describes the story of two young people helping each other grow and change—and sort of ends as it fizzles out unsatisfactorily. My mistake perhaps, then, was to have gone through this book thinking it was categorised as a NA or YA romance when it didn’t quite feel like one.
Again, ‘Saving Everest’ is in no way badly written or badly handled technically. My reason for finding it unremarkable has to do with my own expectations and the literary distance that I’ve travelled since my YA days, where going back is more than a little difficult right now.
*ARC by the publisher via Netgalley
January 7, 2020
“Are you ready for a storm?”
“I stay rain ready.”
Saving Everest is a debut Wattpad Original told from the POV of Everest and Beverly, two high school students living in Pittsburgh. It dusts over heavy subjects like depression, racism and suicide, but lacks the charisma to have a deep and meaningful effect on the reader.
I really wanted to like this book! I was prepared for it to read very much like a fanfic, but looked forward to an original story. It definitely had the levity and cheesiness of a YA book, and made me smile. The book is laced with poems and confessions at the beginning of some chapters which was a nice surprise and added to the narrative.
Beverly is the observant, intelligent and witty student who keeps to herself. She is the only black girl in the school and spends most of her time alone. Her unstable mother disappears for most of the night, clings to the idea of being young and free, and emotionally manipulates her daughter. Beverly works at a local cafe, while trying to balance high school life and her irresponsible mother.
Everest was the most popular guy in school, before attempting suicide. He was the kind and caring quarterback, but rebelled against his former image after his time in hospital. His mother, father and sister are distant, and are very much like the stereotypical wealthy family in YA fiction. He also likes to sing, which made me think of him as Troy Bolton for the most of the book.
Everest’s depression felt more like a plot tool, and and the family issues that both characters experienced were dropped in every so often and felt very cliché. I was expecting a book like this to shed light on struggles that young people face, especially with Everest’s story, but it was really glossed over. He made an attempt on his life, and returns to school a week later only to be bullied and ostracised, even by teachers. The book is called “Saving Everest”, but it didn’t really feel like he was being saved. Beverly regularly experienced racist aggressions and sexist comments in the book, but this again seemed like a plot tool. The prejudice battle she was fighting felt gimmicky, rather than moving. As a black woman, it didn’t inspire me, it didn’t hit home, it just annoyed me.
The writing was straightforward and enjoyable. There were a few scenes that felt unnecessary and more like filler paragraphs. The conversation between the characters was entertaining, but lacked the heart that made it feel authentic. The relevance of the story wavered around half-way through, and while it’s an easy book to read, I wasn’t hooked by the drama or romance. The plot twist was half a page long, and didn’t shock.
I liked most of the characters, apart from Beverly’s mother and aunt. The secondary characters like Nami, Mikey and Hadley really made the story entertaining and their personalities stood out to me more than Everest’s. They were amusing and playful, and behaved like teens/kids. I liked Beverly a lot. She was artsy, resourceful, quiet but bold, and a hard-worker. She had no privilege like Everest, but is still determined to make something of herself which was admirable. She was also kind to every person she met, handled opposition maturely, and made an effort to befriend Everest at his worst. Her positivity was refreshing.
There were definitely moments that felt unrealistic. For example, in the beginning Everest was painted as this upright guy with the perfect moral compass and a sound mind. Then he has one bad day and begins to smoke, drink, take drugs and get a tattoo. That all happened over one page and felt too rushed to be true. The thought process behind his recklessness didn’t add up, and could have been effective without being so extreme. The same goes with the whole concept of The Basement and drug use in the book, it didn’t fit, and appeared to be in there to work as a shock element.
By the end, I didn’t feel excited to see the love story come to an conclusion. I was hopeful for Beverly and Everest because I like them as a couple and I think they complement each other really well. The chemistry between them was nice to read, and because they started as friends and grew to love each other more and more, you’re rooting for them to be together. I also enjoyed reading about Beverly enjoy genuine friendships and the typical high school experience.
Saving Everest was enjoyable to read, but needed more weight to make it an affective story. I don’t think it portrayed mental illness very well, but the narrative was a good idea and the characters made it a fun book.
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“I stay rain ready.”
Saving Everest is a debut Wattpad Original told from the POV of Everest and Beverly, two high school students living in Pittsburgh. It dusts over heavy subjects like depression, racism and suicide, but lacks the charisma to have a deep and meaningful effect on the reader.
I really wanted to like this book! I was prepared for it to read very much like a fanfic, but looked forward to an original story. It definitely had the levity and cheesiness of a YA book, and made me smile. The book is laced with poems and confessions at the beginning of some chapters which was a nice surprise and added to the narrative.
Beverly is the observant, intelligent and witty student who keeps to herself. She is the only black girl in the school and spends most of her time alone. Her unstable mother disappears for most of the night, clings to the idea of being young and free, and emotionally manipulates her daughter. Beverly works at a local cafe, while trying to balance high school life and her irresponsible mother.
Everest was the most popular guy in school, before attempting suicide. He was the kind and caring quarterback, but rebelled against his former image after his time in hospital. His mother, father and sister are distant, and are very much like the stereotypical wealthy family in YA fiction. He also likes to sing, which made me think of him as Troy Bolton for the most of the book.
Everest’s depression felt more like a plot tool, and and the family issues that both characters experienced were dropped in every so often and felt very cliché. I was expecting a book like this to shed light on struggles that young people face, especially with Everest’s story, but it was really glossed over. He made an attempt on his life, and returns to school a week later only to be bullied and ostracised, even by teachers. The book is called “Saving Everest”, but it didn’t really feel like he was being saved. Beverly regularly experienced racist aggressions and sexist comments in the book, but this again seemed like a plot tool. The prejudice battle she was fighting felt gimmicky, rather than moving. As a black woman, it didn’t inspire me, it didn’t hit home, it just annoyed me.
The writing was straightforward and enjoyable. There were a few scenes that felt unnecessary and more like filler paragraphs. The conversation between the characters was entertaining, but lacked the heart that made it feel authentic. The relevance of the story wavered around half-way through, and while it’s an easy book to read, I wasn’t hooked by the drama or romance. The plot twist was half a page long, and didn’t shock.
I liked most of the characters, apart from Beverly’s mother and aunt. The secondary characters like Nami, Mikey and Hadley really made the story entertaining and their personalities stood out to me more than Everest’s. They were amusing and playful, and behaved like teens/kids. I liked Beverly a lot. She was artsy, resourceful, quiet but bold, and a hard-worker. She had no privilege like Everest, but is still determined to make something of herself which was admirable. She was also kind to every person she met, handled opposition maturely, and made an effort to befriend Everest at his worst. Her positivity was refreshing.
There were definitely moments that felt unrealistic. For example, in the beginning Everest was painted as this upright guy with the perfect moral compass and a sound mind. Then he has one bad day and begins to smoke, drink, take drugs and get a tattoo. That all happened over one page and felt too rushed to be true. The thought process behind his recklessness didn’t add up, and could have been effective without being so extreme. The same goes with the whole concept of The Basement and drug use in the book, it didn’t fit, and appeared to be in there to work as a shock element.
By the end, I didn’t feel excited to see the love story come to an conclusion. I was hopeful for Beverly and Everest because I like them as a couple and I think they complement each other really well. The chemistry between them was nice to read, and because they started as friends and grew to love each other more and more, you’re rooting for them to be together. I also enjoyed reading about Beverly enjoy genuine friendships and the typical high school experience.
Saving Everest was enjoyable to read, but needed more weight to make it an affective story. I don’t think it portrayed mental illness very well, but the narrative was a good idea and the characters made it a fun book.
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September 21, 2019
Thanks, Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
Adored this book! The characters were adorable! I loved the relationship between Beverly and Everest: from their issues to the cute little pet names for each other. The slow romance build between the two characters had me craving more and more. I seriously couldn't stop reading.
The character development was amazing as was the writing. The biggest concern I had was that the author seemed to forget that Everest had attempted suicide. It's not something that can be solved with the love of a single individual. I give mad props to Beverly for helping Everest through his rough time, but he needed more help. This book grabbed my attention because of the fact that Everest would have been battling depression and fighting for it, but other than the beginning and the ending there wasn't much in the area of mental illness.
Looking forward to more from Sky!
Adored this book! The characters were adorable! I loved the relationship between Beverly and Everest: from their issues to the cute little pet names for each other. The slow romance build between the two characters had me craving more and more. I seriously couldn't stop reading.
The character development was amazing as was the writing. The biggest concern I had was that the author seemed to forget that Everest had attempted suicide. It's not something that can be solved with the love of a single individual. I give mad props to Beverly for helping Everest through his rough time, but he needed more help. This book grabbed my attention because of the fact that Everest would have been battling depression and fighting for it, but other than the beginning and the ending there wasn't much in the area of mental illness.
Looking forward to more from Sky!
October 18, 2019
DNF @50% / 2 Stars / 1 Steam Fan (maybe)
I requested this book to support a debut black author and to step out of my comfort zone by reading more YA novels. Sadly, this book did not do it for me. There are major content warnings for depression, attempted suicide, racism, and social awkwardness that failed to be handled in an interesting way to keep me reading. The 50% of the book that I did read was very slow and uneventful. Around this point is where the formatting of the ARC went off the rails to the point I couldn't read the novel anymore without being completely frustrated. Everest is the popular kid in school that attempted suicide. Upon returning to school he has to deal with his classmates knowing that he attempted to take his life. Beverly is the one black girl in the high school, she stays to herself, and when Everest happens to enter her space they become friends. There are a bunch of family issues that are the obvious root of the problems both Beverly and Everest are going through. I really wish the formatting hadn't been so bad and I hope that it is fixed before final print. I may revisit the book if that was to happen.
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I requested this book to support a debut black author and to step out of my comfort zone by reading more YA novels. Sadly, this book did not do it for me. There are major content warnings for depression, attempted suicide, racism, and social awkwardness that failed to be handled in an interesting way to keep me reading. The 50% of the book that I did read was very slow and uneventful. Around this point is where the formatting of the ARC went off the rails to the point I couldn't read the novel anymore without being completely frustrated. Everest is the popular kid in school that attempted suicide. Upon returning to school he has to deal with his classmates knowing that he attempted to take his life. Beverly is the one black girl in the high school, she stays to herself, and when Everest happens to enter her space they become friends. There are a bunch of family issues that are the obvious root of the problems both Beverly and Everest are going through. I really wish the formatting hadn't been so bad and I hope that it is fixed before final print. I may revisit the book if that was to happen.
This specific video review will be included in the October 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
January 15, 2020
I found this book wonderful in the sense of diversity and heavy hitting subjects. Though when it got down to it the execution and handling on hard subjects like depression and suicide could have been handled better rather then just being a tool used to move the story along and then forgotten have way through.
All in all the love story was cute. Everest and Beverly are a couple to root for and that’s a hard thing to accomplish.
Worth the read if you down mind the subject matter
All in all the love story was cute. Everest and Beverly are a couple to root for and that’s a hard thing to accomplish.
Worth the read if you down mind the subject matter
December 5, 2019
I'm not sure how to feel, just finished this book and the ending just wasn't what I expected... Beverley as a character was an actual angel, her character constantly made me smile. I liked Everest and Beverly's friendship, I'm just not sure what I think about the MC (Everest) at the start of the book he is deeply depressed and tries to commit suicide and everyone turns their back on him when they find out (his gf, friends, family) , and then he meets Beverly and they make a deal that she will show him beauty and he will show her fun/ risks and adventure, and as you can imagine *Spoiler alert* their friendship turns into more and she helps to shows him that he is an amazing singer and performer and encourages him. I don't know I just don't feel complete with this book and it doesn't really get behind the mental health issues or explain characters backgrounds, it also touches into Everest's ex best friend Nash's own struggles with depression, his sexuality and he also feels suicidal and lonely and completely lost, but the characters never get any real help and their mental health never really gets discussed. At times I absolutely adored this book but something was missing for the 5 star for me. Full review to come. Thank you netgalley for the ebook.
*Trigger warnings* Suicide.
*Trigger warnings* Suicide.
August 5, 2019
Originally from wattpad. Dealing with issues that teens now a days deal with.
Everest is a handsome and wealthy. He’s captain of the football team. Yet he’s still unhappy. He even tried to take his own life.
Beverly is African american. She’s quiet and shy. She’s a hard worker. Doesn’t have the best of home lifes. But through that all she still manages to stay positive
There’s so much angst. These two help each other grow . First time reader and overall a good read.
*Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
Everest is a handsome and wealthy. He’s captain of the football team. Yet he’s still unhappy. He even tried to take his own life.
Beverly is African american. She’s quiet and shy. She’s a hard worker. Doesn’t have the best of home lifes. But through that all she still manages to stay positive
There’s so much angst. These two help each other grow . First time reader and overall a good read.
*Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
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January 27, 2022I’ve read this book every year since 2017, through all of its Wattpad revisions and edits, and it has the sweetest little place in my heart.
A lovely story about the power of kindness, of empathy and compassion. A girl, who is the personification of the sun, and a golden boy fallen from grace, teaching each other to love again.
I adore!
A lovely story about the power of kindness, of empathy and compassion. A girl, who is the personification of the sun, and a golden boy fallen from grace, teaching each other to love again.
I adore!
July 22, 2019
I wish this book actually followed what it stood and was written for but ofc not. It turned out into another romance :) add a sprinkle of diversity and teenagers giving "Ted talk" speeches and romantic interests not realising they're in love. Thank you 🙃
I liked the beginning and was happy that it was about depression. I was wrong. Only a few chapters had mentions of depression and then it was all them falling in love gradually. Oof. At some points the author did remember to sprinkle about mentions of mental health so that we don't forget but that's it.
I absolutely got irritated with that 'Bye Ev', 'Bye Bev' dialogue, my god. I just . . .
Although I did like the chemistry though. I liked the friendships that formed and how the story unfolded. My only complain is that towards the later half of the story, the whole theme of mental health somehow vanished. The essence was lost somewhere in the middle.
I wish we could see more into Everest's family situation and see an end to it? I just felt the romance got too much and the story's side characters just got lost. I wished the author had explored their stories more.
Overall, it was a good book and I did enjoy reading it but I did not love it as much as I had thought I would.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book. All opinions expressed are fully mine.
I liked the beginning and was happy that it was about depression. I was wrong. Only a few chapters had mentions of depression and then it was all them falling in love gradually. Oof. At some points the author did remember to sprinkle about mentions of mental health so that we don't forget but that's it.
I absolutely got irritated with that 'Bye Ev', 'Bye Bev' dialogue, my god. I just . . .
Although I did like the chemistry though. I liked the friendships that formed and how the story unfolded. My only complain is that towards the later half of the story, the whole theme of mental health somehow vanished. The essence was lost somewhere in the middle.
I wish we could see more into Everest's family situation and see an end to it? I just felt the romance got too much and the story's side characters just got lost. I wished the author had explored their stories more.
Overall, it was a good book and I did enjoy reading it but I did not love it as much as I had thought I would.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book. All opinions expressed are fully mine.
July 14, 2019
Rating: 3.5
I received an ARC of this with the promise of an honest review, so here it is. I wanted to love this book, like really love this book, but by the end, I ended up skimming just to finish. I didn't know this was a wattpad book until after I started reading and you know yah girl is always going to support Wattpaders :) I loved Sky Chase's writing, but do wish they would change some of the plot. I believe this story started off strong. I loved the aspect of the truth that is faced when one attempts suicide because it's a reality that happens every minute of every day. I lost my best friend a couple months after we graduated high school to suicide and that is something that follows me around every second of my life. We don't know what someone is going through. Anyone can put forth an act but be dying on the inside. Awareness of what Everest faced is a great example. I needed more of that though. The pain of what was faced after his attempt was left to fizzle out. Soon the entire book because too cliché and I could guess the ending, which is a downer for me. When I reach about 60% of the book, that's when I lost interest.
I received an ARC of this with the promise of an honest review, so here it is. I wanted to love this book, like really love this book, but by the end, I ended up skimming just to finish. I didn't know this was a wattpad book until after I started reading and you know yah girl is always going to support Wattpaders :) I loved Sky Chase's writing, but do wish they would change some of the plot. I believe this story started off strong. I loved the aspect of the truth that is faced when one attempts suicide because it's a reality that happens every minute of every day. I lost my best friend a couple months after we graduated high school to suicide and that is something that follows me around every second of my life. We don't know what someone is going through. Anyone can put forth an act but be dying on the inside. Awareness of what Everest faced is a great example. I needed more of that though. The pain of what was faced after his attempt was left to fizzle out. Soon the entire book because too cliché and I could guess the ending, which is a downer for me. When I reach about 60% of the book, that's when I lost interest.
June 20, 2022
Let me just say this one thing: the whole ending was avoidable. Like the Ev not telling Bev that he was leaving for NINE MONTHS. LIKE BRO I MILDLY HATE U FOR THAT. Also, Sofia, u are a liar and a fake. "It's not a cliffhanger"
*the last page*
"Hey Bev"
"Hey Ev"
Like what about that says not a cliffhanger. I'm very well hanging off a cliff. I would take u to court for this but you're not even home right now Ms. I-want-to-get-ahead-on-school-credits.
But like back to the book. I wouldn't crush on a drug dealer. Except Mikey bc yes. Like HAVE U MET MIKEY. Page 226's underlined part is all you need. And Linc and Lucky are also cool. They're not Mikey but still cool. All three of them are like the older brothers she never had. OMG, when her date came to pick her up and Lincoln was playing protective older brother was just chef's kiss.
Everest saving Nash was like the best reconciliation that there could've been. Bro didn't just stop his friend from committing suicide, he then beat up the guy that was too "manly" to accept himself. Everest deserves the world but the world does not deserve him. His dad can go to hell. That waste of space, time, and oxygen should appreciate his family bc I bet he would be nowhere without them.
I want a Beverly. The world also doesn't deserve her. Her mother was FOUL. Emphasis on "was." She came to her senses. Overall, AMAZING book. I will continue to read your books instead of mine, Sofia. :)
*the last page*
"Hey Bev"
"Hey Ev"
Like what about that says not a cliffhanger. I'm very well hanging off a cliff. I would take u to court for this but you're not even home right now Ms. I-want-to-get-ahead-on-school-credits.
But like back to the book. I wouldn't crush on a drug dealer. Except Mikey bc yes. Like HAVE U MET MIKEY. Page 226's underlined part is all you need. And Linc and Lucky are also cool. They're not Mikey but still cool. All three of them are like the older brothers she never had. OMG, when her date came to pick her up and Lincoln was playing protective older brother was just chef's kiss.
Everest saving Nash was like the best reconciliation that there could've been. Bro didn't just stop his friend from committing suicide, he then beat up the guy that was too "manly" to accept himself. Everest deserves the world but the world does not deserve him. His dad can go to hell. That waste of space, time, and oxygen should appreciate his family bc I bet he would be nowhere without them.
I want a Beverly. The world also doesn't deserve her. Her mother was FOUL. Emphasis on "was." She came to her senses. Overall, AMAZING book. I will continue to read your books instead of mine, Sofia. :)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 21, 2022
Reasons why I didn't like reading this book:-
1. First and foremost Beverly is pretty much without any personality. She doesn't stand up for herself when people call her 'names' Or even when people comment on her race.
2. The book is very cliche.like bad-boy-doing-drug falling in love with a lone beautiful optimist girl, who tries to help everyone around her, and thinks nothing bad about someone.
3. There are multiple times in the book where it will seem like the story got sidetracked and slowly I lost my interest.
4. It felt like Everest was not at all going through depression or any serious mental health issues.
5. I think if the writing was better then it would have been easy to connect with the characters.
If you want to read a book like this where suicide/mental health is involved then I would suggest :-
1. Life is what you make. - preeti shenoy
2. All the bright places. - Jennifer niven
3. My heart and other black holes. - Jasmin Warga
4. Holding up the universe. -Jennifer Niven
1. First and foremost Beverly is pretty much without any personality. She doesn't stand up for herself when people call her 'names' Or even when people comment on her race.
2. The book is very cliche.like bad-boy-doing-drug falling in love with a lone beautiful optimist girl, who tries to help everyone around her, and thinks nothing bad about someone.
3. There are multiple times in the book where it will seem like the story got sidetracked and slowly I lost my interest.
4. It felt like Everest was not at all going through depression or any serious mental health issues.
5. I think if the writing was better then it would have been easy to connect with the characters.
If you want to read a book like this where suicide/mental health is involved then I would suggest :-
1. Life is what you make. - preeti shenoy
2. All the bright places. - Jennifer niven
3. My heart and other black holes. - Jasmin Warga
4. Holding up the universe. -Jennifer Niven
October 6, 2019
"Saving Everest" is a work of realistic fiction and embraces the reality of important issues in society, including depression, suicide, and ostracism. Some may believe that it's unrealistic that Everest was bullied at the beginning of the book, after his attempt at committing suicide, but I honestly think it's the sad truth of reality. I once read something that goes along the lines of "if you fail at committing suicide, society believes you're an attention seeker. but if you succeed at committing suicide, society believes you're their best friend" (to paraphrase since I forgot the exact wording). "Saving Everest" shares an important message, but I had only wished that the book was better executed. Rather than focusing on the romance between the two main characters, I feel like it would have been a much better book if it was targeted more to raising awareness of suicide and depression.
TLDR: "Saving Everest" was a good book, but there are definitely better books out there, both in the realm of traditional publishing and in the world of Wattpad. That being said, I would highly recommend "Ten Reasons Not To Die" by RiceLover and "To Save A Life" by Catalysed (both on Wattpad).
TLDR: "Saving Everest" was a good book, but there are definitely better books out there, both in the realm of traditional publishing and in the world of Wattpad. That being said, I would highly recommend "Ten Reasons Not To Die" by RiceLover and "To Save A Life" by Catalysed (both on Wattpad).
September 17, 2023
one of my favorites
July 22, 2019
Saving Everest is a novel that dances that contains several massive issues; they are addressed and/or resolved in a haphazard manner. The novel begins with everyone in school hearing rumors of popular student Everest's attempted suicide, an occurrence that touches upon all subsequent events in this novel. Ostracized by his friends and other students who look to the cool kids for behavioral clues, Everest is at first wary when Beverley, the sole black girl in the school, decides to befriend him. Beverley goes from being completely ignored by everyone in the school to spurring all sorts of characters to change in positive ways. She's almost Pollyanna-ish, and most of the awful behavior that she is subjected to in this novel slides right off her back. While a lot of what happens in this novel could be described as cute, it left me with a lot more questions than answers.
What is this town's policy on truancy?
How about child abandonment?
Why are people racist in one scene and then totally okay with characters of color later?
Overall, I found this to be a decent but largely uneven novel.
What is this town's policy on truancy?
How about child abandonment?
Why are people racist in one scene and then totally okay with characters of color later?
Overall, I found this to be a decent but largely uneven novel.
April 13, 2021
Copy received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Saving Everest had some parts that I hated and some parts that were good, but overall this book was just okay. I didn't care for Beverly, but she was at least better than Everest's character. He seemed unrealistic to me and I didn't care about his troubles throughout the story at all.
The romance was cute in most of it, however. Not my favorite, but it was kind of enjoyable.
I didn't care for the ending - it was extremely rushed and didn't seem like a conclusion at all.
Overall, this book was okay, maybe even good, but not super great.
Saving Everest had some parts that I hated and some parts that were good, but overall this book was just okay. I didn't care for Beverly, but she was at least better than Everest's character. He seemed unrealistic to me and I didn't care about his troubles throughout the story at all.
The romance was cute in most of it, however. Not my favorite, but it was kind of enjoyable.
I didn't care for the ending - it was extremely rushed and didn't seem like a conclusion at all.
Overall, this book was okay, maybe even good, but not super great.
March 15, 2022
Everest and Beverly were the two people in the entire high school no one would’ve pinned together. Everest was the football star, he was attractive, intelligent and rich, his father basically owned the entire town, from the outside, he was perfect. Beverly was the loner, she was brilliant, poor and fatherless, she worked to provide for her and her mom and no one ever noticed her. Everest shocked the town and became the topic of conversation when he failed his suicide attempt, all of his friends left him behind, leading him to feel alone and turn to dangerous coping mechanisms. Beverly, in her usual cozy library in the east wing, which was normally completely abandoned, met Everest, but an Everest that no one else had ever met before, the real one. She saves Everest, and brings out the authentic version of himself.
Saving Everest in my opinion was a fantastically real and sentimental novel. The author Sky Chase provides a very honest version of a high school experience, she includes the issues we see and struggle with currently that need to be talked about. She provides such detail that when reading you feel as though you’re watching a movie, the characters you can picture perfectly in your head and you can understand the way they’re feeling and why. In the novel the main character, Beverly is black and Everest is white, the author addresses some of the difficulties that can come with an interracial friendship and I think that is very important to acknowledge and educate others on. Reading this novel gives the point of view of all involved and I think that was really helpful in providing a better understanding of how Beverly feels, so that the reader truly grasps the importance of being accepting of race. Another important struggle included in this novel was suicide and depression, which for many is a very relatable struggle. Nobody would’ve guessed that the perfect boy was depressed, alone and ready to kill himself but that is why I think it is so important that she brings depression into the novel, even for the most popular kids. We may not realize the experiences and the feelings of the people around us but I think we need to be more educated about warning signs so we can truly care for the people around us. Reading her novel I truly feel she is not representing struggles they experienced as a negative, but instead a learning experience that they grew and improved from. If they gave themselves a chance to heal, they could. She brings attention to not only suicide depression and interracial relationships, but the use of drugs and alcohol as well. When reading the novel you see all types of users, high schoolers using it to cope with real tragedies, some doing it for fun, and some that don’t know how to stop, the author shows the honest and bare truth of high schoolers and their experiences. Saving Everest is just the right mixture of tragedy and romance, sadness and happiness, and a very real experience for high schoolers, the novel makes you smile.
I would recommend this novel to high schoolers and adults looking for an intense coming of age novel including drama and romance, it was easy to follow and understand. The author tackles real world problems and struggles that I think many could relate too, but also be interested in reading. This coming of age novel sums up the high school experience perfectly. It is genuine and heartwarming, and keeps you wanting more. I think the author does a fabulous job portraying the lives of these two imperfect high schoolers and makes the reader feel like they are the main character. The author wrote the novel from the perspective of the main characters’, everything you read is experienced and felt first hand, it was the perfect decision.
Saving Everest in my opinion was a fantastically real and sentimental novel. The author Sky Chase provides a very honest version of a high school experience, she includes the issues we see and struggle with currently that need to be talked about. She provides such detail that when reading you feel as though you’re watching a movie, the characters you can picture perfectly in your head and you can understand the way they’re feeling and why. In the novel the main character, Beverly is black and Everest is white, the author addresses some of the difficulties that can come with an interracial friendship and I think that is very important to acknowledge and educate others on. Reading this novel gives the point of view of all involved and I think that was really helpful in providing a better understanding of how Beverly feels, so that the reader truly grasps the importance of being accepting of race. Another important struggle included in this novel was suicide and depression, which for many is a very relatable struggle. Nobody would’ve guessed that the perfect boy was depressed, alone and ready to kill himself but that is why I think it is so important that she brings depression into the novel, even for the most popular kids. We may not realize the experiences and the feelings of the people around us but I think we need to be more educated about warning signs so we can truly care for the people around us. Reading her novel I truly feel she is not representing struggles they experienced as a negative, but instead a learning experience that they grew and improved from. If they gave themselves a chance to heal, they could. She brings attention to not only suicide depression and interracial relationships, but the use of drugs and alcohol as well. When reading the novel you see all types of users, high schoolers using it to cope with real tragedies, some doing it for fun, and some that don’t know how to stop, the author shows the honest and bare truth of high schoolers and their experiences. Saving Everest is just the right mixture of tragedy and romance, sadness and happiness, and a very real experience for high schoolers, the novel makes you smile.
I would recommend this novel to high schoolers and adults looking for an intense coming of age novel including drama and romance, it was easy to follow and understand. The author tackles real world problems and struggles that I think many could relate too, but also be interested in reading. This coming of age novel sums up the high school experience perfectly. It is genuine and heartwarming, and keeps you wanting more. I think the author does a fabulous job portraying the lives of these two imperfect high schoolers and makes the reader feel like they are the main character. The author wrote the novel from the perspective of the main characters’, everything you read is experienced and felt first hand, it was the perfect decision.
June 6, 2019
I fell in love with this book instantly. The writing style is so beautiful and well articulated. I adore the characters, their diversity and development. The plot is gold, and so important. It is relevant, stunny, informative, funny and deep. It is a truly touching story, and it has become my second favourite book of all time! Just below The Fault In Our Stars ;)
---Characters---
Beverly Davis is so positive, it rubs off on the reader. She's an undeniable optimist and her spirit is so bold and beautiful. She is smart, beautiful, a little antisocial and more of a "me, myself and I" kind of girl. She encourages love, brightness and happiness. She sparks fires on icey surfaces. She is the light that everybody needs. I love how diverse she is too. She is a black, slightly lonely outcast who, despite her being set aside by her school and society, retains a powerful positive outlook on life. She is what rays of sunshine are made of. I love her. She is so unique and so well developed and crafted!
---Everest Finely---
Everest doesn't want to show it, nor will he admit it, but he is strong and so full of love. It is tragic that depression managed to shadow how much of a beautiful person he truly is. Everest a is laid back, kind, challenging, smart, brave, passionate guy with a 'f**k life' attitude. He is an adventure with many dark twists, unexpected brightness and ongoing cliffhangers. Everest is so gentle and smart too. He has so much passion and drive, and is desperately in need of a glimpse of light at the end of his endless tunnel.
--Plot--
This story and what it revolves around, is so relevant and important. In this day and age, we need work just like this to understand the people around us and find a way to help them. Saving Everest explores very important notions through diverse and often unexplained characters who are finally given a voice, a platform and an audience. Inspiring and gorgeous!
The characters in this book, such as Nami, Lucky, Manny etc are all do well developed! The plot is beautiful too! I haven't read the published version of this book because I'm a highschool student in South Africa and I can't afford it lol. But I really love this book so much!!
---Characters---
Beverly Davis is so positive, it rubs off on the reader. She's an undeniable optimist and her spirit is so bold and beautiful. She is smart, beautiful, a little antisocial and more of a "me, myself and I" kind of girl. She encourages love, brightness and happiness. She sparks fires on icey surfaces. She is the light that everybody needs. I love how diverse she is too. She is a black, slightly lonely outcast who, despite her being set aside by her school and society, retains a powerful positive outlook on life. She is what rays of sunshine are made of. I love her. She is so unique and so well developed and crafted!
---Everest Finely---
Everest doesn't want to show it, nor will he admit it, but he is strong and so full of love. It is tragic that depression managed to shadow how much of a beautiful person he truly is. Everest a is laid back, kind, challenging, smart, brave, passionate guy with a 'f**k life' attitude. He is an adventure with many dark twists, unexpected brightness and ongoing cliffhangers. Everest is so gentle and smart too. He has so much passion and drive, and is desperately in need of a glimpse of light at the end of his endless tunnel.
--Plot--
This story and what it revolves around, is so relevant and important. In this day and age, we need work just like this to understand the people around us and find a way to help them. Saving Everest explores very important notions through diverse and often unexplained characters who are finally given a voice, a platform and an audience. Inspiring and gorgeous!
The characters in this book, such as Nami, Lucky, Manny etc are all do well developed! The plot is beautiful too! I haven't read the published version of this book because I'm a highschool student in South Africa and I can't afford it lol. But I really love this book so much!!
November 25, 2020
"Are you ready for a storm?"
"I stay rain ready."
I was very conflicted on what I wanted to rate this book because a part of me wanted to give Saving Everest a four-star rating because of the memories I had for the Wattpad book, but years have passed since then and my feelings, as well as tastes, have changed.
I loved Everest and Beverly's story, nothing will ever change that, but Everest always referred to Bev as a 'nobody' or 'ghost queen' throughout the book and that just... never sat well with me. The way Everest addressed his depression by drinking and doing drugs was also not my favorite, I think it would have been better if he himself addressed the issue instead of being like "I no longer want to do these things, I no longer need them."
Also, the characters weren't really that developed. We had Nami, Tiffany, Mikey, and even Aurora was so underdeveloped compared to the Wattpad version. We meet Mikey and we see he himself dealt with depression but that is never addressed, he never talks with Everet or anything, the only time they interact is when he's looking for drugs or booze. Lincoln and Lucky had more backstory than anyone else and they were only introduced in the last third of the book. I just wanted more from the characters and their relationship with one another and I don't know if that makes me a bad person or not lol
June 10, 2021
I will always think about this book, it's very special.
The book has a very promising synopsis as it tackles complex topics like suicide, I really enjoyed certain parts of the story, but I had read this book on Wattpad in its early days and I think I preferred some aspects of that version, though this one is more put together. I didn't enjoy the ending as much as I liked the beginning. But I finished it in one sitting so I think that's a testament to how much I enjoyed it. There were parts that were left unsaid which makes it seem a little rushed but.
I loved this book and I always wondered how it ended I read this book when it was on Wattpad and the author was updating so I really see the change! I do wish I was able to finish it on Wattpad because I had been following it for years, but that's neither here nor there.
The book has a very promising synopsis as it tackles complex topics like suicide, I really enjoyed certain parts of the story, but I had read this book on Wattpad in its early days and I think I preferred some aspects of that version, though this one is more put together. I didn't enjoy the ending as much as I liked the beginning. But I finished it in one sitting so I think that's a testament to how much I enjoyed it. There were parts that were left unsaid which makes it seem a little rushed but.
I loved this book and I always wondered how it ended I read this book when it was on Wattpad and the author was updating so I really see the change! I do wish I was able to finish it on Wattpad because I had been following it for years, but that's neither here nor there.
October 13, 2020
I started reading this book on wattpad from a young age and it captured me. I found it at my lowest and it saved me. I loved it so much, I read it at least one hundred times in a year. It has been a couple of years since then but it has always remained as my number one. I bought it as soon as it came out and it was like a dream come true. That was until I started reading it, it had changed so much I barely recognized it. I didn't mind it at first but then it just wasn't the same. I get why they couldn't leave James Arthur's songs, but they certainly didn't choose songs that suited Everest's situation. I'm disappointed certain parts that were so perfectly made, thought of and expressed, and they changed it to other situations that weren't good. I'm truly disappointed in this book.
December 7, 2021
This book is good but it’s so different from the ORIGINAL Wattpad version.
I have to say the original is my absolute favorite because for one you actually know what Everest is singing. Also so many parts were cut from this version of Saving Everest that really made this version of the book not explain half the characters as deeply the original did.
I noticed in this version they didn’t include the concert part from the original which also showed how Beverly, Everest , Lincoln, lucky,Aurua, Mickey and the rest of the gang all got so close and became friends. Scenes like this rlly brought everyone’s relationship into play and made the reader fall in love with all the characters so by the end it was just more devastating.
Also hated the ending! Lol like really.
I have to say the original is my absolute favorite because for one you actually know what Everest is singing. Also so many parts were cut from this version of Saving Everest that really made this version of the book not explain half the characters as deeply the original did.
I noticed in this version they didn’t include the concert part from the original which also showed how Beverly, Everest , Lincoln, lucky,Aurua, Mickey and the rest of the gang all got so close and became friends. Scenes like this rlly brought everyone’s relationship into play and made the reader fall in love with all the characters so by the end it was just more devastating.
Also hated the ending! Lol like really.
January 15, 2020
Okay, as a Wattpad writer, it always makes me very proud when one of the many Wattpad stories is published. So, naturally, when I bumped into this one in a bookstore, I had to buy it. I must say, I am not disappointed. The story could have had a bit of a better build up, but I did enjoy reading every page. Also it doesn’t have the cliché - however, always incredibly satisfying - ending where the two actually end up together. I liked it. For a debut novel, it tackles incredibly hard topics, as suicide attempts and such things, and I must say that Sky Chase did a good job of putting all the thoughts into words.
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April 13, 2022
You know that book that you read at a really young age, that you thought was good and could read over and over again into you grew up and tried to read the book again only to find that it’s real really bad, but since it’s been apart of your childhood for soo long you won’t let yourself admit it? Well this is that book for me….
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