All About Mia - Lisa Williamson

So, this book hasn't been out long and words cannot describe how happy I was when I managed to grab the last signed copy. Lisa Williamson's writing style is so unique and current; it suits the desired audience (young adults/teens) really well. When I'd read The Art Of Being Normal and saw that she was bringing out All About Mia early this year, I got really excited. Like REALLY excited, and the first opportunity I had, I ran into Waterstones and bought it.

I'll try to keep spoilers to a minimum, but if you see something that might annoy people, please feel free to stop reading and email me so that I can edit that part out.

As a quick summary, I read the entire book in one day. That's how good I thought it was. There's something about each of the characters that gives them that authenticity that sometimes authors forget to include. But not Lisa, that's for sure. I have to admit, Mia and Audrey were my favourites.

When I'd finished the first chapter, I couldn't stop! I'm warning you; this book is addictive! But the good kind of addictive. And there's always a message behind Williamson's novels. Personally - for this book - I'd say the message is that we all have a place in the world. We may not see it right away, or even for years, but we will find our purpose. Mia didn't know what her place in the world was; honestly, I don't even think her family did. Not until she did something amazing. Something that not everyone would be able to do. Sure, she had her fair share of mistakes, but so had the rest of the characters.

I think what I noticed first and most about Mia is that although she acts like she doesn't have a care in the world...she actually cares a lot. Probably more than even she realizes.

This book is exceptionally written and the use of cuss words isn't excessive. I think it's just right. It adds to the personality of the characters and the humour of the story. You'll be reading it and you'll think "ah I can imagine them saying that". I think one of the most important parts of reading a book is being able to envision everything that happens within it. Being able to visualize every little detail of the characters, the settings, the situations, all of it. If you don't see what's going on in the story as you're reading it, then you're just looking at words. Not reading a tale. Lisa Williamson does that very well. Her writing isn't too detailed that you get bored, but it's detailed enough to pull you in and build an image.

So, in summary, I'd give All About Mia 5/5 stars. It's beautifully written and a thoroughly enjoyable read! I'd recommend it more so to girls between the ages of 15-18, but anyone can read it really. My step-mum read the first few pages online and she didn't want to stop, so that says it all.

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