In Honor
by Jessi Kirby
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Critic Rating
59%
Critic Reviews: 50
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84%
Reader Ratings: 47
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Synopsis
A devastating loss leads to an unexpected road trip in this novel from the author of Moonglass, whose voice Sarah Dessen says âis fresh and wise, all at once.â Hours after her brotherâs military funeral, Honor opens the last letter Finn ever sent. In her grief, she interprets his note as a final request and spontaneously decides to go to California to fulfill it. Honor gets as far as the driveway before running into Rusty, Finnâs best friend... more
About Jessi Kirby
- All Critics: 50
- Positive: 39
- Negative: 11
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Teen Lit Rocks | 12 Jul 2012
A quick, compelling read with believable characters, this is a must-add to any YA summer reading list.
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The Compulsive Reader | 2 Aug 2012
Jessi Kirby's second book is an absorbing and emotional road trip read.
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Portrait of a Book | 19 Jul 2012
Jessi Kirby has crafted a very powerful, thought-provoking story in this book, exploring a variety of emotions within an engrossing narrative.
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The Book Scoop | 12 Jun 2012
Kirby does a fine job of making you want to push through the hard parts.
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Jenn Renee Read | 3 Sep 2012
I had a few times of watery eyes but I had more laughs and smiles then sadness.
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Born Bookish | 25 Aug 2012
This was actually worse than Moonglass. In Honor is a contemporary romance that had less than likable characters and a romance that lacked any sparks.
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A Book and a Latte | 13 May 2012
Smooth writing, amazing characters, and a story that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon.
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Early Nerd Special | 8 Jun 2012
The beginning and middle portions of their journey tend to drag on too long.
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Dark Readers | 22 May 2012
A beautiful setting and the writing just blew me away. I could almost taste the desert air.
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365 Days of Reading | 3 May 2012
The hilarious road trip antics will put a smile on your face in no time.
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The Hiding Spot | 22 Aug 2012
Featuring a road trip, a good looking guy, a colorful cast of characters, and neatly wrapped up ending, In Honor is definitely worth a read.
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Candace's Book Blog | 4 May 2012
There are no words I would ever find to adequately describe the beauty of this book.
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What I Read and What I Thought | 27 Sep 2012
In Honor was a bit too pleasant and uncomplicated to really grab me
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A Good Addiction | 4 May 2012
Just the right amount of romance without taking away from the grit.
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Wondrous Reads | 19 Jul 2012
One of those where nothing much happens but then there's a big cheesy ending and that's it.
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Quinn's Book Nook | 16 Jul 2012
I liked Rusty and Honor for the most part. Did I love it, though? No.
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Waiting for Wentworth | 21 Aug 2012
It just had too many problems for me to really love it.
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Alexa Loves Books | 16 Aug 2012
As I'm a fan of real characters and lovely writing, there is no doubt in my mind that I'll be reading anything Jessi Kirby writes.
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The Write Words | 17 Jul 2012
Quick summer read that balances both the fun and heaviness of the topics wonderfully.
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Anna Reads | 25 Apr 2012
There’s some truly beautiful scenes that took my breath away. Contemporary fans, you’ll eat this one up.
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I Read Banned Books | 15 May 2012
This book is everything you think it will be and more.
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Reading Angel | 23 Apr 2012
I already want to pick it up and re-read it all over again.
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Katie's Book Blog | 9 May 2012
It is definitely a tearjerker so get your tissues ready.
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Moonlight Reader | 28 May 2012
This book will pull at your heartstrings and have you longing to go on a road-trip.
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The Hollow Cupboards | 26 May 2012
Honesty, adventure and a some much-needed hilarity.
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Mission to Read | 28 Jun 2012
Jessi Kirby has written another fabulous contemporary book.
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Ivy Book Bindings | 23 Jun 2012
Where Saving June was beautiful, moving, and poignant, In Honor was anything but.
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The Bookish Type | 8 May 2012
The final twist of the tale will warm readers' hearts and make them question the nature of fate.
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Escaping Through Books | 30 May 2012
If you have read and enjoyed Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson or Saving June by Hannah Harrington, you will also love In Honor.
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Fictionally Inclined | 4 Jul 2012
In Honor had me crying in under twenty pages.
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Confessions of a Bookaholic | 16 Jun 2012
In Honor took me on an unexpected adventure.
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Tales of the Ravenous Reader | 17 May 2012
Despite the fact that I enjoyed this read I did have a momentary eye roll over the obvious comparison to a certain entertainer that is a big idol now-a-days.
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Tripping Over Books | 18 May 2012
I welled up, I laughed, I swooned, I had hope for the future and sadness for the things that were lost.
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Mimosa Stimulus | 15 May 2012
If you only get a chance to read one contemporary YA book over the summer, then make it In Honor.
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The Cozy Armchair | 14 Aug 2012
In Honor was a cute story, but it lacked the emotional layer to make me truly sympathize, hurt, and heal alongside Honor and Rusty.
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In the Best Words | 15 Jun 2012
In spite of the death that begins Honor's journey, there's so much living that she does in this short amount of time.
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My Summer Girl Books | 29 May 2012
Short, bittersweet (emphasis on the sweet) and meaningful summer read.
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The Reading Fish | 3 Aug 2012
While reading you will laugh, cry, want to scream at someone, but you will love every moment of it.
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Nightly Reading | 3 Jul 2012
I took more from this book than I had ever expected to.
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Reading After Midnight | 7 Jul 2012
It was like the other side of the story from Something Like Normal
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Katie's Amazing Book Reviews | 29 Jun 2012
In Honor is a sweet book that tackles road trips, grief and most importantly moving on from that grief.
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Library Mosaic | 7 May 2012
In Honor is an emotional story full of great moments.
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Young Adult Anonymous | 7 May 2012
There are a lot of reasons to read In Honor -- likable main character, road trip to California, scuba diving.
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Beneath the Moon and Stars | 6 Jun 2012
This book really just made me feel uplifted.
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