NOTHING is actually a book that focuses on the lives of two high schoolers where nothing happens in their lives, maybe a little something happens but their life is rather bland. Here starts my problem with the book. By 40%, I had put down, picked up and put down the book numerous times because I could not engage with the lack of anything happening. Reading to the end involved skimming and forced motivation.

The book focuses on the friendship between Charlotte and Frankie, both equally bored by their own existence and wanting some excitement to appear. Their family lives were mildly interesting and their loyalty to one another was sweet. A major struggle was the narrative voice throughout the book as it was like listening to two 14 year olds prattle on about very little. The banter was painful, full of OTT swearing that didn't always seem to fit. I appreciate the talent in an author being able to write through the mind of YA characters but it was hugely irritating and this further disengaged me with the book. In my opinion a good YA narrates the story with a more focused voice, with less chaotic dialogue.

I'm sorry that I haven't got much more to say that has positivity. I would be willing to give this author a second try if she writes a more mature YA.

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through Edelweiss in return for a honest review.