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Introverted Charley Byrne would rather surround herself with books than people. Since the dreaded breakup, she�s been preoccupied with catastrophic, end-of-the-world thoughts. Stuck in her proverbial rut, Charley has no desire to leave the confines of her safe space, her lonely apartment, and the quiet bookstore she manages. But that all changes when Xander skips his way into her life. The scholarly speaking, eccentric environmentalist is quirky and charming, and Charley can�t help but feel drawn to him and his motley crew of friends. Maybe she belongs somewhere, after all.
But when deception and grief rear their ugly heads, the harmony between the group of friends is jeopardized, causing Charley to withdraw. Is she destined to be alone, or are her friends in it for the long haul?
Much like finding love when youââ?¬â?¢re least expecting it, sometimes a book comes along and literally takes your breath away. ââ?¬Å"Beautiful and Terrible Thingsââ?¬Â? by S. M. Stevens stole my heart from the first page. Perhaps it is because of my neurodivergent brain, but Iââ?¬â?¢ve never felt as seen as I did after becoming acquainted with the characters in this novel. Charleyââ?¬â?¢s anxiety-ridden, obsessive thoughts to Xanderââ?¬â?¢s quirkiness and stimming, I immediately felt at home in their world. Stevens has done a commendable job of representation in the immersive storyââ?¬"from neurodivergence and mental health to race and gender fluidity, this book is heavy on inclusivity. Readers of all backgrounds will find something that resonates with them.
S.M. Stevens has gifted readers with topics that evoke emotion and prompt reflection. The disparaging way that Black men are treated by law enforcement, discourse over environmental concerns, illegal immigration, and hostility towards the LGBTQ2+ communityâ�"the author tackles them all through character diversity. While most of the book follows Charley, the perspective briefly alternates between the other charactersâ�"Xander, Jessica, Terrence, Sunny, and Buwanâ�"as Charley becomes a permanent fixture in their gang. Each friend is complex and has unique challenges to overcome, like the maddening disrespect Terrence is shown for the color of his skin, Xanderâ��s advocacy for the environment that sometimes falls on deaf ears, and Buwanâ��s wavering mental health.
The author has successfully woven a tale of friendship, love, and identity amidst the chaos of todayââ?¬â?¢s dangerous climate, where there is so much hatred and intolerance. Still, together, the friends find moments of beauty that uplift them. I donââ?¬â?¢t think there has ever been a more appropriate title for a novel than S.M Stevensââ?¬â?¢ ââ?¬Å"Beautiful and Terrible Things.ââ?¬Â? For readers who love stories about transformation, revolution, and advocacy, donââ?¬â?¢t miss out on this emotional and highly inspirational reading experience.
