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cybex sirona height limit CYBEX Sirona T i-Size 360° Rotating Car SeatCYBEX Sirona T i Size 360 Rotating Toddler Car Seat Extended Rear Facing Convertible Car Seat Birth to 105cm (Approx. 4 Years) Experience the ultimate in safety and convenience with the CYBEX Sirona T i Size 360 Rotating Toddler Car Seat. This innovative convertible car seat combines extended rear facing protection with revolutionary 360 rotation, making every journey comfortable for your child and effortless for you from birth through to
CYBEX Sirona T i-Size 360° Rotating Toddler Car Seat
Extended Rear-Facing Convertible Car Seat - Birth to 105cm (Approx. 4 Years)
Experience the ultimate in safety and convenience with the CYBEX Sirona T i-Size 360° Rotating Toddler Car Seat. This innovative convertible car seat combines extended rear-facing protection with revolutionary 360° rotation, making every journey comfortable for your child and effortless for you from birth through to approximately 4 years.
What's Included with the Sirona T i-Size
Complete Car Seat Package:
- CYBEX Sirona T i-Size rotating car seat
- Newborn inlay for use from birth
- 12-position height-adjustable headrest
- Integrated Linear Side-impact Protection (L.S.P.)
- 5-position recline system
- 5-point safety harness with automatic adjustment
- Breathable comfort fabrics
- Machine-washable seat covers
- Detailed instruction manual
Please Note: The 360° rotating ISOFIX Base T is sold separately and is required for installation and rotation function. The Sirona T cannot be installed using a vehicle seat belt.
Key Features & Benefits
Full 360° Rotation
- Complete 360° rotation for effortless access (requires Base T - sold separately)
- Rotate to car door in rear-facing position for easy loading
- Switch to forward-facing and rotate for convenient access
- One-handed operation with smooth mechanism
- Click stops every 90° for secure positioning
- No back strain or awkward reaching
- Perfect for managing active toddlers in tight spaces
Extended Rear-Facing Safety
- Rear-facing from birth to 105cm (approximately 4 years)
- Up to 5 times safer than forward-facing for young children
- Protects developing neck and spine
- Reduces impact forces in frontal collisions
- Follows latest pediatric safety recommendations
- Extended protection during crucial development years
- Forward-facing option available from 76cm when appropriate
Birth to 4 Years in One Seat
- Suitable from birth with included newborn inlay
- Grows with your child to 105cm (approximately 4 years)
- No need to purchase multiple car seats
- Long-term investment in safety and convenience
- Seamless progression from infant to toddler
- Maximum value from single seat purchase
- Sustainable choice reducing waste
i-Size Safety Excellence
- Meets latest i-Size (R129) safety regulations
- Height-based sizing for accurate fit
- Enhanced side-impact protection standards
- Rigorous crash testing exceeds requirements
- ISOFIX installation with Base T ensures stability
- Engineered and tested in Germany
- ADAC tested and approved
Linear Side-Impact Protection (L.S.P.)
- Advanced energy-absorbing technology
- Reduces collision forces by up to 25%
- Adjustable side-impact protectors
- Protects head, neck, and upper body
- Extends automatically when installed on Base T
- Additional safety layer beyond standard requirements
- Premium protection in all seating positions
5-Position Recline System
- Five comfortable recline positions
- Suitable for sleeping and awake toddlers
- Easy one-hand recline adjustment
- Works in both rear and forward-facing modes
- Prevents head slump during naps
- Comfortable for long journeys
- Harness automatically adjusts with recline
12-Position Adjustable Headrest
- Grows with your child from birth to 4 years
- 12 height positions for perfect fit
- Integrated harness adjustment system
- One-handed operation for quick changes
- Ensures proper head protection at all stages
- No threading harness through slots
- Automatic harness height adjustment
Premium Comfort Features
- Breathable fabrics for temperature regulation
- Padded seat and harness for comfort
- Generous padding around head and body
- Soft-touch materials gentle on skin
- Available in Comfort and Plus fabric options
- Ergonomic design for proper posture
- All-season comfort for year-round use
Compatibility
Base Compatibility:
- ✅ CYBEX Base T - Required for installation (sold separately)
- ✅ CYBEX Base Z2 - Also compatible
- ❌ Cannot be installed with vehicle seat belt
- ❌ Not compatible with other bases
Part of T-Line Modular System:
- Use Base T with Cloud T i-Size (birth to 24 months)
- Continue using same Base T with Sirona T (birth to 4 years)
- Single base investment lasts from birth to 4 years
Vehicle Compatibility:
- ✅ All vehicles with i-Size seating positions
- ✅ Vehicles with ISOFIX anchor points and Base T
- ⚠️ Check vehicle compatibility list before purchase
Understanding Comfort vs Plus Fabrics
The CYBEX Sirona T i-Size is available in two fabric options:
Comfort Fabric
- Premium polyester fabric
- Soft, comfortable seating surface
- Excellent breathability
- Machine washable at 30°C
- Available in 2 colourways
- Excellent quality at accessible price point
Plus Fabric (Premium Option)
- Advanced 3D mesh fabric inserts
- Enhanced breathability for superior comfort
- Reduces humidity and prevents moisture buildup
- Ideal for warmer climates or summer babies
- Available in 5 premium colourways
- Typically £30-40 more than Comfort version
- Machine washable at 30°C
Safety & Guidelines
Safe Use Recommendations:
- Suitable from birth (45cm) to 105cm (approximately 4 years)
- Maximum height: 105cm
- Requires Base T or Base Z2 for installation
- Rear-facing recommended until at least 15 months (legal minimum)
- Extended rear-facing to 105cm strongly recommended for safety
- Forward-facing from 76cm onwards (when developmentally appropriate)
- Always use 5-point harness
- Regular safety checks of all components
- Never use without proper base installation
Rear-Facing vs Forward-Facing:
- Rear-facing (birth to 105cm): Up to 5x safer in crashes
- Forward-facing (76-105cm): Available when child ready
- Extended rear-facing strongly recommended by safety experts
- Child can rear-face comfortably with legroom
i-Size Regulations:
- Complies with ECE R129 (i-Size) standards
- Height-based rather than weight-based sizing
- Mandatory extended rear-facing requirements
- Enhanced side-impact protection
- ISOFIX installation required
Perfect For
- Parents wanting maximum safety with extended rear-facing
- Families seeking birth-to-4-years single seat solution
- Those with Base T continuing from Cloud T i-Size
- Active toddler parents needing rotation convenience
- Safety-conscious families prioritising crash protection
- Parents with back issues benefiting from rotation
- Design-conscious buyers wanting premium aesthetics
- Long-term value seekers avoiding multiple seat purchases
Technical Specifications
- Safety standard: ECE R129 (i-Size)
- Age/Height range: Birth (45cm) to 105cm (approximately 4 years)
- Rear-facing: Birth to 105cm
- Forward-facing: 76cm to 105cm
- Installation: ISOFIX with Base T or Base Z2 (sold separately)
- Rotation: Full 360° with Base T
- Side-impact protection: Linear Side-impact Protection (L.S.P.)
- Headrest positions: 12 adjustable heights
- Recline positions: 5 positions (rear and forward-facing)
- Harness: 5-point with automatic adjustment
- Weight: Approximately 8-9kg (seat only)
- Origin: Designed and engineered in Germany
Why Choose the CYBEX Sirona T i-Size?
- Birth to 4 Years: Single seat from newborn to preschooler - maximum value
- 360° Convenience: Revolutionary rotation in rear and forward-facing modes
- Extended Rear-Facing: Up to 5x safer protection to 105cm
- i-Size Safety: Latest safety standards with rigorous crash testing
- German Engineering: Premium quality and innovative design
- L.S.P. Technology: Advanced side-impact protection reduces forces by 25%
- Part of Modular System: Use with existing Base T from Cloud T i-Size
- 12-Position Headrest: Grows perfectly with your child
- 5 Recline Positions: Comfort for sleeping and awake toddlers
Care & Maintenance
- Remove and machine wash covers at 30°C
- Wipe plastic shell with damp cloth
- Check Base T connection regularly
- Inspect harness for wear before each use
- Clean buckle with soft brush if needed
- Never use bleach or harsh chemicals
- Air dry all fabrics - do not tumble dry
- Regular safety inspection of all components
- Store instruction manual with seat
Extended Rear-Facing: Why It Matters
The Science of Safety:
In a frontal collision (70% of serious accidents), forces are distributed differently:
Forward-Facing Child:
- Head thrown forward with extreme force
- Immature neck and spine vulnerable to injury
- Harness must restrain entire body weight
- Higher risk of head and spinal injuries
Rear-Facing Child:
- Impact forces spread across entire back
- Car seat shell protects head, neck, and spine
- Body supported by seat during collision
- Up to 5 times safer in crashes
Why Extended Rear-Facing to 105cm?
- Child's neck not fully developed until age 4-6
- Muscles and ligaments still strengthening
- Head proportionally larger and heavier
- Maximum protection during crucial growth
- International safety experts recommend
- Swedish standard (world's safest) promotes extended rear-facing
Common Concerns Addressed:
- ✅ Legroom: Children comfortable with bent legs
- ✅ Car sickness: No higher risk rear-facing
- ✅ View: Many children prefer rear-facing
- ✅ Developmental: Rear-facing doesn't hinder development
The Sirona T makes extended rear-facing easy with 360° rotation access and multiple recline positions.
From Cloud T to Sirona T: Seamless Transition
Your T-Line Journey:
Stage 1: Birth to 18-24 Months
- Use Cloud T i-Size on Base T
- 180° rotation for infant convenience
- Travel system compatibility with pushchair
- In-car recline function
Transition Time: 18-24 Months
- Child approaches 87cm height limit for Cloud T
- Purchase Sirona T i-Size
- Remove Cloud T from existing Base T
- Click Sirona T onto same Base T
- No reinstallation needed
- Immediate 360° rotation benefit
Stage 2: 18 Months to 4 Years
- Extended rear-facing to 105cm
- Full 360° rotation convenience
- 12-position headrest grows with child
- Forward-facing option when appropriate
- Use until approximately age 4
The Base T Advantage:
- Install once, use for 4 years
- No learning curve with new base
- Consistent safety and convenience
- Maximum value from single base
- Sustainable choice
Available Colourways
Comfort Fabric Colours (2 options):
- Sepia Black - Sophisticated deep black
- Mirage Grey - Contemporary neutral grey
Plus Fabric Colours (5 options):
- Leaf Green - Fresh, modern green
- Platinum White - Clean, elegant white
- Peach Pink - Soft, gentle pink
- Mirage Grey - Neutral grey with enhanced breathability
- Sepia Black - Deep black with premium mesh inserts
All colourways feature CYBEX's signature premium construction and coordinate beautifully with the T-Line system and CYBEX pushchairs.
Why Parents Choose Sirona T Over Competitors
vs Standard Convertible Seats: ✅ 360° rotation (most don't rotate at all) ✅ Extended rear-facing to 105cm (many stop at 90cm) ✅ Part of modular system (use same base as infant seat) ✅ German engineering standards ✅ L.S.P. technology superior to basic seats
vs Other Rotating Seats: ✅ Part of T-Line system (base continuity) ✅ Premium fabric options ✅ 12-position headrest (more than competitors) ✅ 5 recline positions ✅ Proven CYBEX safety reputation ✅ Aesthetic design premium
vs Budget Options: ✅ Superior crash test results ✅ Rotation prevents daily back strain ✅ Premium materials last through multiple children ✅ Higher resale value ✅ Peace of mind worth investment
The CYBEX Difference
CYBEX doesn't just meet safety standards - they redefine them. As pioneers of rotating infant carriers (since 2018) and extended rear-facing advocates, CYBEX combines German engineering precision with real parent needs.
Innovation Leadership:
- First rotating infant car seat (2018)
- Advanced L.S.P. side-impact technology
- Modular system thinking
- Award-winning designs
Safety Excellence:
- Exceeds minimum requirements
- Independent crash test winner
- Real-world accident analysis
- Continuous improvement philosophy
Design Philosophy:
- Function drives form
- Parent-centric features
- Premium materials standard
- Aesthetic without compromise
Experience the perfect combination of extended rear-facing safety, 360° convenience, and birth-to-4-years value with the CYBEX Sirona T i-Size - where German engineering meets modern parenting.
Requires Base T or Base Z2 (sold separately). i-Size approved (birth to 105cm). 360° rotation. Extended rear-facing. Premium German engineering. Read more at cybex-online.com
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★★★★★ 5
Here's Three Reasons Why You Should Read This Book
Format: Hardcover
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
I'm going to write this review a bit differently than I normally do, by telling you three things:
1. I am definitely reading more from Julie Buxbaum in the future.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I truly enjoyed this novel. There was so much to love about it, and while the underlying story wasn't revolutionary, I loved the unique way Julie Buxbaum navigated the topic of high school and feeling out of place. There was just something special about her writing style, as well as the characters she created. You will easily fall in love with the story and the characters, especially Jessie (our MC). I never got tired of reading this book, in fact, I actually didn't want to stop reading it! Julie Buxbaum managed to tell a story that was filled with sadness and depth, mixed with humor and fun. Yes, I figured out who S.N. was pretty early on (as I suspect most other readers will too), but this certainly didn't detract from the story in any way. In fact, it keeps you reading because you want to see how Jessie and S.N.'s story unfolds.
2. This book is incredibly real and raw, and that's the reason I loved it so much.
“Just because you're strong doesn't mean you shouldn't ask for help sometimes. Remember that.”>
Tell Me Three Things leaves you with a whole bunch of emotions all at once. The story instantly transports you back to when you were 16 and in high school (if you're an older reader like myself that is). And honestly, Julie Buxbaum just gets it. She captures exactly how it feels to be on the outside looking in, when you have multiple fears of not only the future but just how you're going to survive in this world where it seems like no one wants to be your friend. She captures just what it means when you hesitate being yourself because your insecure about who you are and you're not quite sure of anything or anyone.
“He's more like me, I think: burdened with the realization that what goes on his mind is somehow different from what goes on everyone else's. Even those close to us. And how you can't think about that for too long, because that thought- the truth of your own isolation- is too much to bear.”
Countless readers will be able to relate to Jessie because she is you and me and pretty much everyone trying to navigate the crazy world that is high school. Ultimately, Julie Buxbaum created very human characters that show what it means to be a teenager today. It also makes you wonder what if you had someone like S.N. to help you out during your experience. Would things have been different? I wish I had this book when I was 16 because this book would have probably been my lifeline in many ways. But the one excellent thing about this novel is that it reminds all of us to sometimes just let it all go, and let things happen the way they are supposed to. Trust the journey because you never know who might reach out and come into your life.
3. You need to read this book now!
I high recommend adding this book to your TBR right away, and the reading it as soon as possible. There is so much to love about this book and I think everyone will have a different experience while reading. Some might not like it, but if you're like me, you'll find something to take away from Jessie's character. It was a quick-read that will appeal to many contemporary fans. This is a story of love, friendship, and finding yourself. But it is also a story of acceptance.
Happy reading :)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016
★★★★★ 4
Because a Nobody is always a Somebody
Format: Kindle
Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum
4.5 stars!!!
“In the Venn diagram of my life, my imagined personality and my real personality have never converged. Over email and text, though, I am given those few additional beats I need to be the better, edited version of myself. To be that girl in the glorious intersection.”
I love a good YA, despite my forty-two years of age. When a YA is done well, age is just a number and the story has the capacity to transport you back to your teens and this is what Julie Buxbaum did. This book was the perfect balance of emotion, banter and wit and with poetic prose that keeps those pages turning you will find yourself turning the last page before you know it or want it.
“Maybe home doesn’t have to be a place.”
Jessie’s mother died two years ago, she thought that was the worst of it, but her father drops a doozie, he has eloped, got married and now they need to pack their bags and move to Chicago to move into the home of her step-mother and her son. Leaving the home she loves and her friends behind Jessie is despondent especially when she sees what a far cry from her norm her step-mothers home really is.
“One of the worst parts about someone dying is thinking back to all those times you didn’t ask the right questions, all those times you stupidly assumed you’d have all the time in the world. And this too: how all that time feels like not much time at all. What’s left feels like something manufactured. The overexposed ghosts of memories.”
With a mansion, a fancy private school, a pain in the arse step brother and a step mother that just keeps trying Jessie feels like one tiny little fish in an ocean of posh, entitled sharks. Jessie struggles to fit in at school, friendship dynamics that have been born since birth and social standing are hard to infiltrate and with cliques as tight as theirs Jessie was fighting a losing battle. The new girl is the easy target.
“Welcome. To. The. Jungle.”
Fresh blood in school means new eye candy and it isn’t long before Jessie captures unwanted attention, but it seems she has found an ally, if only she knew who it was. “Somebody Nobody” is her intel, a friend who wishes to remain anonymous and gives Jessie the lay of the land, who to trust and who to befriend. They soon become fast friends communicating only through words, but it is these words that Jessie becomes reliant upon and the more they communicate the more she wants to know who it is.
“Perfect days are for people with small, realizable dreams. Or maybe for all of us, they just happen in retrospect; they’re only now perfect because they contain something irrevocably and irretrievably lost.”
This was a fantastic read, I adored everything about it and while I “knew” who “Somebody Nobody” was I wasn’t really, truly sure until the reveal happened. You know who want it to be, but the thought of it not being them was heart breaking.
“He’s more like me, I think: burdened with the realization that what goes on in his mind is somehow different from what goes on in everyone else’s. Even those closest to us.”
Julie Buxbaum perfectly navigates school life and that constant ache to fit in, to be somebody, to be seen for who you really are, not what people want to see. The difficulties of life after death on both child and lone parent and the impact moving on really has. But most of all it was about friendships, the companionships, the highs and lows and finally about love. Getting to know that someone so deeply, without a face, without an image, to sway perceptions…know the person first. Adored it!!
“Tell me three things…”
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Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Spoilers ahead...
Format: Kindle
Sometimes in life, you come across a book that is just so good and leaves you smiling for hours after you read it, and Tell Me Three Things is a book like that my friends. And because of that, my actual review is going to be littered with spoilers, so read at your own risk!
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Our story starts with Jessie, who's just moved to California from Chicago because her dad remarried after her mom died, receiving an email from Somebody Nobody (or SN for short) offering her help and advice to settle into her new school. SN is sweet, thoughtful, and intriguing, and soon they leave their email conversation behind and begin IMing. SN knows who Jessie is, but Jessie has no idea who SN is. As she deals with coping with her mom's death, moving across the country, her new stepmother and brother, and dealing with being the new kid, she also tries to discover the identity of SN. Will the identity be obvious to you, the reader? Yes. Of course. This is YA, not rocket science. And if you have an issue with knowing the ending before it happens, then this genre isn't for you. Just like if you have issues with "lots of girl-on-girl hate" as multiple reviews called it, then YA probably isn't the genre for you. She's 16. And has runs in with mean girls who call her names in class and trip her so hard she bruises her face. So yeah, Jessie isn't Gem's biggest fan. Shock-er.
I loved how real the issues were in this book, and how well written the teens were as they dealt with them. It seems to be a trend in YA to have more explicit scenes (which I am so not a fan of), but the way that sex was handled in this book was more realistic (still not 100% necessary for the plot, but whatevs). It was raw, it was confusing, it was... everything it would be if 2 16 year olds are discussing it - which, fyi it's Jessie and her best friend Scarlett discussing if Scarlett should have sex with her new boyfriend, and one of Jessie's new friends discussing her experience. Jessie seemed to have this air of maturity about her as she discussed sex with the various friends and in how she handled coping with her mother's death. It's definitely a tear jerker topic, but the author handles it oh-so-perfectly.
I adored the character development. On Jessie's quest to discover SN's identity and adjust to new life in CA, she meets 2 new girlfriends (one, per SN's suggestion) and 3 boys. Unlike other reviewers have suggested, there really isn't a love triangle here. Jessie begins to fall for SN, thinks rando Caleb could be SN, starts to like Ethan after they pair up for an English assignment, and starts to maybe, kind of, sort of form an awkward friendship with Liam. She obviously sees SN in everyone, and uses any small clue to try and guess his identity. So again, yes the identity of SN is obvious to the reader (or at least, it's obvious that it's not Caleb), but that's not really the point.
The point is to follow a girl through her story, and the author does a brilliant job at steering us through it. The characters, the insecurities, the texting and emailing, it was all just so good!
I loved the three things SN and Jessie would share back and forth! Such a cute way to get to know someone new (and then fall for them). I loved the bond that was forged between SN and Jessie, Jessie and her new friends, and Jessie and the new boys. I loved the back and forth of Jessie's feelings as she tried to discover who SN really is. I even loved the awkwardness of all three of the potential SNs showing up when she was finally meeting him. I felt Jessie's nerves as she's trying to get out of answering Liam's question and graple with disappointment thinking he's the SN she's been falling for. I felt Ethan's panic as he realizes what took place right before he arrived and tries to save the situation before Jessie answers. I loved it. It was done so well.
Pretty much the only thing I did not love about this book was the ending. It was poetic and perfect, and exactly what the story called for. I just happen to be very selfish and would like more. Like, a lot more. An epilogue would've been nice, but another 2 or so chapters would've been better. I want to know more! I want to see more! I want to see Jessie and Ethan both get a happy ending beyond just their first, sweet kiss. What's the real beef the boys have? What happens to Ethan's mom? How does the meeting of the parents go? What about school? Do things get better for Jessie now that she's with Ethan and officially not interested in Liam? Can I just get a liiiiiitle bit more time with them as a couple? Pretty, pretty puh-leaseeeee? I swear I would still walk away with a satisfied smile on my face.
(As a side note, her English teacher really bothered me as a young teacher myself. Everyone can hear Gem coughing her insults and the teacher never once says, "Enough"? Like... okay...? It made me cringe. Some obviously gets tripped in her class, and she asks not the tripper, but the trip to stay behind and talk to her? No, no, no, no. No. And then the way she talked to Jessie the first time... ugh. I'm glad she apologized, but like, lady, come on.)
Bottom line is this: it's a story that deals with some heavy topics, and it handles them really well. It's also a book that just plain nails being YA literature. It is sweet, and raw, and authentic. I highly recommend it. To you, to my girlfriends, and to my students.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
★★★★★ 5
This book belongs to the top, right up there with Anna and the French Kiss, in my heart of hearts.
Format: Kindle
The story is typical YA. It is written from Jessie’s POV, the lead character. Her dad remarried and they ended up moving to sunny LA where her rich stepmom and stepbrother lives. She left her bestfriend Scar and the rest of her life in Chicago. New school (entirely different from her old one). New people (full of rich kids). New friends? Hopefully. Pretty girl who doesn’t think she’s hot. Has issues with her dad for moving to LA without consulting her. Then come the knight and shining armor to save the day, or should I say knights since there are two of them? One anonymous and one irl (in real life for you). The guesswork on who SN is is not really much of a work for the reader. I think the moment Jessie tried to guess and guessed miserably wrongly is the moment I closed the book (or turned off my Kindle to be precise) and decided to sleep (just so you know, I started reading this before going to sleep and I ended up sleeping at around 60% of the book). It is too cliche for me. Nevertheless, I must go on and finish the book the next day because while the plot is not really a surprise, the writing is really good. Plus I really want Jessie to know SN already and for them to have a happily ever after (I’m a sucker for HEAs).
Similar with Jessie, I also prefer writing over talking, so the emails/IMs/texts between the characters are so fun to read. I find re-reading the conversations again and again and again. The use of uncommon words are effortlessly molded in the conversations and I did really look up the meaning a number of times (innuendo, trope, equivocally?, etc.). The poetry discussions – while I don’t really get it, is interesting. I might read The Waste Land one of these days even if just the first paragraph and really try to understand what it means. I may even read a book by Gertrude Stein. A rose is a rose is a rose.
The friendships, the relationships, the dad/daughter issues, are all nicely closed and solved in the book (HEAs, yey!). I can imagine them going on with their lives after the book stronger, together and braver.
The characters are also so well developed that I understand why Ethan acts strange or why Jessie is insecure, the same with the rest of the characters – Theo, Scar, dad, stepmom.
How it made me feel:
Overall, this book pulls the right strings and leaves me feeling happy and giddy for them and congratulating them for a life well lived. For letting kismet take over. For taking chances. For knowing who they are and not caring what other people think. For getting to know and being comfortable with each other before actually falling in love. For experiencing death of a loved one but powering through it. For accepting the pain and moving on. For knowing when to say sorry and to speak up even if it is uncomfortable.
Jessie is Jessie is Jessie.
Ethan is Ethan is Ethan.
Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (5/5)
Comparisons:
Tell Me Three Things (TMTT) is much like Anna and the French Kiss (ATFK) but with a deeper issue to deal with since there is death or maybe not since Etienne’s mom is also suffering from cancer in ATFK. I find TMTT more believable or relatable since Etienne’s father is just impossibly worst in ATFK and there’s no such character in TMTT. Jessie and Anna are a bit the same in the sense that they both don’t know they’re hot although come to think of it, Jessie doesn’t have that one passion in life unlike Anna who wants to be a film critic. Etienne and Ethan are both contender for the best book boyfriends but we didn’t see much from Ethan since he is mostly on the behind the scenes life of Jessie.
ATFK gave me more butterflies in my stomach while TMTT gave me peace, satisfaction and hope. I’m not sure if I am saying this because TMTT is the latest book I read or not but in any case, I love both books and both of them will be here in my heart of hearts.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2016
★★★★★ 5
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Format: Kindle
Overall I found this book very enjoyable. I thought the banter between Jessie and Somebody/Nobody was very funny and realistic. It was a very feel-good book, and I recommend this to anyone out there in the mood for a romantic story. But although this was a fun read I was a bit disappointed by the very predictable plot. It was very obvious from the start who SN was and although the author tries to make us believe it was someone else it was not credible at all. The author is clearly very talented, and I believe they could have made this a bit less predictable. This is why I would rate this book 4/5 stars. But I decided to up this book to 5 stars for the following reasons:
The reason that I picked up this book was because of the most 'helpful' comment out there. The commenter of that review gave one star to the book because she felt it was too graphic for her 13-year old daughter. I picked up this book not because I wanted to read graphic scenes but because I was absolutely outraged that someone would give one star to the author because in their opinion this was 'too graphic'. The responsibility of what is considered okay for a 13-years-old is up to the parent, and it is not my place to have an opinion about this. But giving a one-star review for that very reason is deplorable. Indeed it is not the author's fault if this book does not live up to the standards of a parent. A review is supposed to criticize the book for its plot, its character development and overall to give feedback to the author. I have all the respect in the world for people who give one-star reviews to my favorite book as long as they do so with constructed criticism. This is not a criticism here but a complaint originating from specific moral beliefs. In my opinion, this is completely disrespectful towards the author who deserves valid criticism. By giving a one-star review you are plundering the average rating of the book, and doing so without actual criticisms seems unacceptable to me. This is why I felt that I needed to up by a star my review, to make up for what I consider an unacceptable review.
There are many other ways to complain if a parent feels that this is not acceptable for younger audiences such as writing an actual complaint to the editor and asking that warnings be put in place. Moreover, I want to point out that the label YA and other reviews that recommended this for high school teenagers might have given a hint to the person who wrote this bad review that this might not have been acceptable for her daughter.
Going back to my actual review I want to add that the character development of Jessie was also very well done. We see the evolution of how she deals with grief splendedly. She was a very real character and I felt that I could relate to her a great deal. The other characters also had personalities that were easily distinguishable, making it an even more enjoyable read.
This book was enjoyable and as I believe I've said before a very fun read, which I thank the author for.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020