Erin Watt is an instant buy author for me and One Small Thing didn’t disappoint! Watt’s books always showcase the wild side of been a teen but this story truly shines a light on some deeper issues. Beth feels like a prisoner in her own home because of her parents and their inability to move on after her sisters death. Chase is fresh out of juive and is dealing with his own demons. A chance encounter alters their senior year. The drama and issues that these teens face are handled wonderfully by Erin Watt. Can’t wait for the next book!

Let me tell you about the conflicting emotions Erin Watt had me feeling in just the first 20% of this book. It all happened so fast. I felt instantly giddy as I found myself in the complicated world of high school senior, Elizabeth Jones. I love a good high school romance and this one had me AMPED right away. The angst, the drama, the insecurities and the unsettled feelings of teenage years, I just love stories that take me to that place. One Small Thing took me there. But combine all that teen angst with the heartache and frustration surrounding the current state of Beth's family, and in just a few chapters Erin Watt had me elated for the brutally intense journey this book was shaping up to be.

Then the bombs started dropping, the truths started revealing themselves to the reader, the curve balls started coming from left and right and I WAS IN KNOTS. This story was going so well, hurting so good, evolving in the most infuriating yet compelling way. I was turning the pages eagerly. I was IN IT. This book delivered loads of conflicting emotions, hope and hopelessness, heartache and longing, desire, forbidden attraction and despair. One Small Thing was a barrage of intense feels and I savored all of them for much of this book. It hurt. It was often sweet. It was infuriating always. I so enjoy the pleasurable pain of a great YA romance, of an impossible dynamic that has me feeling so many things and Erin Watt delivered that for much of the book.

But then something happened. The momentum of this story shifted somewhere around the last 20% and things kind of fell apart for me. The story, one I'd found so emotional and gripping, suddenly went way over the top. It lost me. All these tightly held secrets came out in a way that I found disappointing. There was so much potential for the story to come together in a shocking, powerful way, and instead it felt too easy, too predictable, underwhelming in many ways. It felt rushed and disjointed and just not believable, which was such a let down after how much I'd been loving the story up to that point. This is a story of redemption and forgiveness, healing and love but the end of this book, unfortunately, didn't allow these characters to get all those important things in the way I felt they deserved to get them. This was a solid read for so much of it, I'm just a bit devastated that I came away feeling so unsatisfied in the end.

There are so many collaborations in the book world these days. One of my very favorites is Erin Watt: Elle Kennedy and Jen Frederick. Their writing together is seamless and outstanding. In One Small Thing they weave romance, emotion, and surprise in the entertaining way they have become known for.

For those who have previously read Erin Watt's books, I'm sure you're wondering whether One Small Thing closer to The Royals series or When It's Real. I would say it's closer to When It's Real, but that it does have some elements of The Royals mixed in. It's a darker, more emotional story. I really liked the journey it took me on.

One Small Thing is the story of a girl just trying to live her life after her older sister's death. Since the moment her sister died, Beth's parents have been controlling her every move. Beth's started doing things against her parents' wishes in order to reclaim her freedom. When she sneaks out to a party, Beth meets Chase. He's a bad boy right out of juvie. Beth should stay away from him, but she can't get past their night at the party together. Their romance would be forbidden, but Chase is the only one who truly sees Beth.

Beth was a great female YA character. The way she approached her problems wasn't always healthy, but she was willing to stand up for what she believed in. I loved Chase and his willingness to accept fault. He didn't blame others. He accepted responsibility and tried to move on. Beth's relationship with Chase wasn't easy, but it was right. I loved how they helped each other heal and find direction in their lives.

There were a ton of other great characters in this book, too. Most of them weren't ones I fell in love with, but I appreciated their part in One Small Thing. They helped the plot go in the direction it needed to.

Overall, I truly enjoyed reading One Small Thing. It made me feel so many different emotions. I loved how it dealt with forgiveness, grief, understanding and love. It was a unique love story that I feel will resonate strongly with readers.

Wow, this book was so good! Right from the beginning I was sucked into the story, wanting to know what was going to happen next. I actually read it in one sitting...started it just before I went to bed and didn't put it down until I was finished at 1:30am! I loved Beth as a character and really felt for her. She went through a lot but I think she handled everything well for a 17 year old high schooler. I disliked most of the supporting characters, but sadly I think they were realistic. While I liked how the book ended, I wouldn't mind seeing further down the road...what hapoens next. I could definitely go for a sequel! I'd read it in a heartbeat!
Thank you so much to Harlequin Teen & NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Oh boy, this book. I absolutely love everything that Erin Watt has written (If you haven’t read the Royal Series, Do so….NOW!) This book teaches us all that we need to focus on one small thing everyday, and to make sure it is a positive, not a negative, and lets be honest, we ALL need to do that. This book has so much heartache in it, it deals with the aftereffect of losing a sibling and the toll that takes on the other child, it talks about love, regret and what is right and wrong. This book talks about standing up for what is right, even when you are going to be standing by yourself, and it also teaches us that you can’t choose who you love either, and just because people make mistakes, does not mean they should have to suffer for the rest of their lives. I read this entire book in one sitting, and I will probably read it again. This book deserves 10 stars, but since I have to work on a 5 star scale, it definitely, gets 5!!

I really enjoyed this book for the most part. Again, it seems like the female is more desperate to push the romantic element rather than the male. Ruthless and bittersweet.

One Small Thing is a book that you might not expect to relate to given the story line but you cant help but understand Beth and all her angst. She has a lot more going on than the average 17 year old but her reactions ring so true to who I think we all are at that age. She just has so much more reason for all her feelings. Dealing with the death of her sister and the collapse of her family as she knew it has really thrown her. For awhile she played along like it was all ok but she has started feeling the walls closing in on her as her parents try to tighten their hold on her as she tries to gain independance. All of this comes to a head when people from their past come around and serve as a catalyst for them all.

This book was a fun read for all the darker subject material and beyond minor editing issues it felt like a complete story that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys YA fiction. The story had some mature themes but nothing graphic and completely appropriate for teens who I think would enjoy and benefit from the lessons in the book.

One thing that did bother me was using the word sneaked instead of snuck but otherwise I didnt see any major errors beyond formatting and an odd word here or there.

Book: One Small Thing
Author: Erin Watt
Publish Date: June 26th, 2018
Publisher: Harlequin TEEN

Feeling like she is in her own prison, seventeen-year-old Beth needs an escape. With her parents breathing down her neck, she rebels. She knows she needs something, but what? She sneaks to a party in a run down sister town and finds exactly what she needs--Chase. The tall, handsome boy with blue eyes that steal her breath. After losing something valuable to Chase, he shows up at her school. He's the new student, and it seems like he already has a reputation. The only one left out is Beth. Soon after, the bomb is dropped on her. Chase, the beautiful stranger, is not a stranger. He's Charlie Donnelly. The boy that stole a car and hit Beth's sister, ultimately killing her and destroying Beth's home life. She knows she should hate him but she can't help the growing feeling in her for Chase. Regardless of how many people want him gone, bully him, and what they say, Beth doesn't want to see him leave. Battling her feelings isn't the only issue Beth has to deal with. She has to deal with the ghost of her dead sister--Rachel, the stares of her classmates, her door-stealing parents, and her sister's oddly possessive ex-boyfriend. Beth is trying to find herself while everyone else is trying to shut her down. The only one that listens is Chase. His words stuck in her head, "I tried to find one small thing that I could be grateful for..." Beth now keeps that in mind. Chase and Beth have "one small thing" in mind--Iowa.

(I felt a little warmth in my chest when Iowa became the one small thing. I could feel the Iowa sun on my skin--and smell the horrid smell of farms and over-polluted cities of Iowa. There's a small weakness in me for the Midwest.)

There is nothing more exciting than the "forbidden fruit" effect. Watt's novel reflects the hardships of love, loss, control, lack of control, and so many more. Some things we take for granted, like our bedroom doors. This is a very good story line. Watt writes about a girl that is stuck living in the consequence of her older sister's death. It was an accident, but no one wants to keep that in mind. Growing up is tough. The teen years are hard. You're just learning to find yourself. Freedom is so close, you can almost taste it. Sometimes, it feels like the world is going to end. Watt reflects these thoughts in One Small Thing.

The character of Charlie (Chase) is a great character. He's quiet, mysterious, and tortured. Not only is he tortured by himself over that fateful night that Beth's sister was killed, he is tortured by his classmates, and the look in Beth's eyes when Rachel is brought up.

I wish that Beth would have been a little more developed though. I like the idea of her trying to stick to the shadows, but I feel like she should have opened her mouth and rose a little hell for the harsh words being said about Chase. Compared to Chase, Beth seems almost like a shallow concept. Although, I really enjoyed the contrast of how Beth and her parent's dealt with the loss of Rachel.

The background characters have an imprint on the story as well. Jeff stands out the most. He comes off as such a nice guy, and then he's speaking for Beth's friend (Scarlet) and talking down to Scarlet and Beth.

Overall, I really, really, enjoyed One Small Thing. There's a lesson on forgiveness, which isn't always an easy thing to deal with. There's a lesson on loss, as well as love. This book was like a vortex, it sucked me in, and I couldn't get out. I didn't want to get out. I wanted to keep turning the pages.

This is a beautiful book that read quickly and keeps the reader interested due to the heartbreak, passion and growth of the main characters. These authors have yet again created a novel that will quickly be devoured by both teens and adults. Beth and Chase are both trying to move forward after a tragic accident and their paths come together at a party. Unknown to them, they already have a tragic connection, but they are unable to stop the powerful pull between them. I really enjoy books by Erin Watt so it was not a huge shock that this was also an enjoyable read. Thank you netgalley for an arc in exchange for my honest review.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest opinion.

Now, THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING! it’s currently 2:45am and just finished. Read the book in one sitting and could NOT put it down.

The book is about Beth who meets this guy named Chase at a party. Beth goes to this party to rebel against her parents who are super strict ever since her sister was killed after being hit by a car. Moving forward to her first day of senior year and let’s just say Beth find out “chase” is really Charles the guy who killed her sister.

So yeah I love this author and every book she has written but this story was different than many I have read, it wasn’t the same story line you read in so many high school “love story@“ books. The storyline was creative, Beth and Chase were so easy to love and it was very enjoyable.

~3.5 stars~

**Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Teen for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review**

I've been a huge fan of Erin Watt ever since I read their book, When It's Real. After that book, I was hooked. I adore their writing! They create such relatable and realistic teenage characters. However, this book. while enjoyable, was not my favorite.

This story is about grief, forgiveness, moving on, and denial. Beth's sister was killed 3 years ago in a car accident. Rachel, Beth's sister, ran out in the street without looking and was hit by a car--it was 100% an accident. But, Beth's parents don't see it that way. They have refused to move on and accept Rachel's death. Beth's mom acts as if Rachel will come back someday. She keeps Rachel's room exactly as it was the day she died, and her cubby space in the mud room is not to be touched. If Beth's stuff is remotely in Rachel's cubby, then she has to move her stuff immediately. Beth's father isn't any better. He tracks Beth's phone and her text messages. Both of her parents see their actions as actions of love and protection. But, all they are doing is suffocating Beth.

This leads Beth to rebel. She goes to a party the night before her first day of senior year. At the party she meets Chase, the guy of her dreams. He's super cute and seems really nice, but best of all he is a distraction. They have a great night together. That is until they realize who the other is the next day at school. Chase is horrified when he learns who Beth is, and Beth is utterly confused when she realizes Chase is a part of her sister's accident. She should hate Chase--like everyone else at school. She shouldn't be able to look at him without feeling angry or sad...but she doesn't. She likes him.

This story is about Beth's internal struggle. Beth is struggling with her feelings for Chase because everyone around her loathes him. She's also struggling with Rachel's loss and her relationship with her parents. Beth has never let herself fully grieve Rachel's death. Throw in her parents’ denial and overprotectiveness, her classmates judgement, criticism, and bullying. Beth is dealing with a lot...and there seems to be only one person who can relate and calm her down...only he's part of the cause of this chaos.

For most of this book, I was at a 4-star rating. It wasn't until the last 20-30% of the book that I changed to a 3.5-star rating. The ending of this book felt a tad rushed to me. There were a lot of twists and reveals thrown in towards the end. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a good twist, but the ending simply felt rushed. There needs to be at least one more chapter in this book where we see the complete fallout of the events after the "reveal/twist" of the book. Instead, Watt chose to gloss over and summarize those events in the last chapter. We get a brief overview of how all of the characters were effected and how they chose to move forward. Other than that, I enjoyed this book. I truly did. The ending was sweet and pretty perfect for this story. I couldn't imagine it another way. I look forward to reading more from Erin Watt!

Beth and Chase are both trying to build a future. After a chance encounter that future seems tied together. Once Beth realizes Chase is the boy who went to Julie for hitting her sister she knows she can’t be with him, but she wants him more than anything else. Her parents have morphed into wardens with her on lockdown, she runs to Chase again and again.. I found this story so captivating, but while reading the book I wasn’t sure if I wanted Beth and Chase to end up together. Beth’s ability to forgive was admirable, but I wasn’t sure if I would be so kind.

This was the first book I've read by this duo. I'm shocked at how much I loved it. This book was so good, I sat down to start it and then I was done. I didn't even look away once. I was fully engrossed in the story. I thought the premise was quite original and really powerful. These characters were really well developed, they were raw and unflinching. This was a story about moving on, forgiveness and finding the small joys in life, the "one small thing" you look forward to each day, the thing that gives you hope for the future. I loved the underlying message of this book.

This book also made me so ANGRY. Which, I assume was the intent. Just like many stories that take place in high school and dramatic events... ugh people can just be so cruel. I had so many conflicted feelings about whether I should root for the romance or take the sides of the adults... but ultimately, I was so drawn into the love story and I wanted everything to work out for them. I do warn you though, this book does have "triggering" content- such as abuse, sexual harassment and bullying. It is full of teen angst and over the top emotions, and I loved every page.

I didn't rate this 5 stars due to the disappointment I felt at the ending. I thought it to be rushed, and the build up kind of led to a fizzled out feeling for me. This book though, was such a pleasant surprise and I am so excited to read more from Erin Watt.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This duo of authors keeps surprising me. I always expect them to deliver some big disappointment like the Royals series was for me, but they keep proving that they can go beyond and create stunning standalone novels.

Three years after the loss of her sister, Beth's family is still grieving with intensity. Even the people of her small town seem to be stuck with the terrible loss. For two years she has been the perfect daughter trying to please her parents, but this summer she is tired of the pity looks, of her parent's overprotection, and every move being dictated by the accident that took her sister. She is determined to have a fun night for her, without rules. She just didn't expect to meet Chase, to fill an intense connection with him and to have it all taken away because of his connection with her sister's death.

One Small Thing deals with the aftermath of losing someone you love. How deaths can affect and change us. But most importantly, it shows us how hard sometimes it is to forgive and move on.

I don't know how Erin Watt captured so many emotions and placed them on a young adult novel, but through the whole book, you can feel Beth's suffocation, her parent's pain, and Chase's remorse. You're living the drama with the characters and questioning your own morals. One moment you will be rooting for love, and the next you're going to be questioning Beth's actions.

In the end, the most significant lesson is to try to find the small things that make life better and appreciate them.

I really enjoyed this one! A great story with a pretty intense twist. I especially loved Chase, who was a genuinely good - while very broken - person. Beth was intense, but justifiably so. This is one I will likely reread in the future!

I voluntarily read and reviewed "One Small Thing" by Erin Watt. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

First Thoughts:

Can I say just how beautiful this cover is? I love it! From the now two books I've read from this author, "When It's Real" and now "One Small Thing" I love both covers. And best of all I love both books. They both tackle issues that are deep both physically and mentally; "One Small Thing" more than "When It's Real." This book had me both crying and cursing from one page to the next. I just loved so much about it, so let's continue...

Goodreads Summary:

Beth's life hasn't been the same since her sister died. Her parents try to lock her down, believing they can keep her safe by monitoring her every move. When Beth sneaks out to a party one night and meets the new guy in town, Chase, she's thrilled to make a secret friend. It seems a small thing, just for her.

Only Beth doesn't know how big her secret really is...

Fresh out of juvie and determined to start his life over, Chase has demons to face and much to atone for, including his part in the night Beth's sister died. Beth, who has more reason than anyone to despise him, is willing to give him a second chance. A forbidden romance is the last thing either of them planned for senior year, but the more time they spend together, the deeper their feelings get.

Now Beth has a choice to make---follow the rules, or risk tearing everything apart...again.

Plot:

This book had a lot of ups and downs in the emotions department. From the very beginning it started out strong, it only wavered in a few areas. But the pulling of the emotions was a bit exhausting but so worth it for the end result. This book did deal with a some-what difficult topic.This book even dealt with bullying, it was heard and devastating to read. To think people can be that harsh and ragged. Definitely hard to read at times. Also the issue with Beth and her sisters' death...definitely complicated. But it was so empowering to watch Beth develop over the course of the book and even her parents. I've never had to deal with parents like Beth's because my mother had always trusted me to be safe and take care of myself. But Beth was such a strong character that yes, I could understand why her parents were so protective, but to go through the extremes they did was unbelievable. Death of any family is hard but a sister or sibling must have been devastating. So throughout the book, Beth is dealing with coming to terms with dealing with her problems without her sister and letting her go. Being happy once more, and in the arms of perhaps her sister's killer. But there is definitely a big twist near the end, one that changes your view of a major situation. So be on the lookout!

Romance:

The romance was the major meat of this book. It focused on Beth's and Chase's relationship. It was definitely a forbidden romance from Beth's parents. Considering Chase was held responsible for her sisters' death it was understandable. But Beth had such a tender heart when it came to Chase, that I instantly rooted for their relationship. But at times it was broken and hard to read so be prepared for that....

Characters:

Beth like I mentioned above was a great character. She had her flaws but was easy to connect with but a bit immature at times.But I still enjoyed following her along her journey. Chase was harder to like from the beginning but after I got to know him and understand him I was able to connect with him. The other characters like Beth's parents added more texture to the book. Her parents were very hard to like but I guess that added to the story. Added more problems and sub-plots. I don't know but the only characters I truly enjoyed getting to know were Beth and Chase.

Transformation of the Character:

Beth did some transforming in the book. She transformed from someone who was vulnerable and a bit weak to someone willing to stand up for herself. I loved seeing her develop throughout the story; it was uplifting. Some other characters developed and transformed throughout the story as well but I don't think I should mention them in case they spoil the story for you.

Description:

I loved the description in this book; especially when it came to describing the characters emotions. It was like being inside Beth's head and experiencing every one of her emotions. Also the other characters were well described also. The scenery was also well described too. I remember the swing in the backyard, it was both a symbol and a link so it was important to describe it. The world was realistically described and so was the situations. In this type of book you need to be realistic, makes the book more enjoyable and fun to read.

Style:

This was written in first person and one POV. Being in first person allowed the reader to better connect with Beth. I was really able to experience the emotions in this book well. Even though it was exhausting, the emotion roller-coaster made this book. Also just being in Beth's point of view allowed the reader to better focus on Beth. To really get the feelings behind the book. The author's writing was excellent. I really enjoyed Ms.Watt's writing in the first book I read by her so I had just as high expectations as that book. She did not disappoint. It was captivating and intriguing all at the same time.

Quote of the Book:

"I'm tired of being patient. I'm tired of doing things other people think I should be doing. There's nothing wrong with the concept of us.

I won't let us be wrong."

Last Thoughts:

I really enjoyed the language and beauty of this book. Ms.Watt has a way with words that brings emotions to the surface and makes the reader want to jump off the cliff right with Beth. Loved the writing so much that I really can't wait to see what else this author has in store for her fans. I recommend this book to romance readers and to anyone who loves a good story with deep thought. So go out there and pre-order, trust me this book is worth your money.

**3.5 Stars**

I love Erin Watt and I will always read any books written by the pair, but this one fell a little short for me.

What I loved about it was the content. The story line was interesting and heart breaking. I genuinely felt bad for Chase throughout the entire book, especially since they kept harping on the fact that this was an accident but not one single person would cut him a break. I liked the chemistry between Beth and Chase and I liked that Beth was kind to him. I didn't like that she had no backbone though. Sure she shouted at her parents, but she never made sound arguments and instead just admitted to herself that she was lying all the time and she SHOULD say this or that, but she wasn't going to. Pretty much her entire log was admitting that she should or shouldn't be saying something but then does the exact opposite. It got really frustrating never seeing any growth from her. Because of that, she wasn't someone I liked very much. I didn't hate her because I understand where her conflict came from, but I just didn't LOVE her.

The secondary characters were just awful people. I would have liked for Beth to have just one friend in her corner no matter what. I don't understand how she could continually forgive her friends when they kept turning their backs on her. I never saw them actually listen to her and she never confided anything in them. I feel like that's a missed opportunity.

Beth's parents were terrible, but I know they're supposed to be so I guess that didn't entirely bother me.

I guess what bothers me the most about this book was the unfinished feeling I get. The ending happens and then the epilogue was just quick and somewhat vague. I wanted to know more about Beth's parents beyond a two sentence description and I wanted to know more about her life. I just wanted more.

That all being said, I would recommend the book. I devoured it in a day and a half. It was captivating and it was intriguing. Can't say it was all together surprising, but it definitely held my attention.

I wanted to love One Small Thing, by Erin Watt, and there were things I did like, but overall it was just okay for me. The story is about Beth, a 17-year-old girl whose life has been severely restricted since her sister Rachel’s death, and Chase, the boy responsible for killing Rachel. They meet at a party, make an instant connection, but neither knows who the other is. Later when their identities become apparent, they try to avoid each other, but that’s really hard when they’re attending the same school, working at the same place, and running into each other at every turn. Rachel knows she should be angry with him, but she seems to be the only one willing to give him a second chance. Her parents certainly aren’t, and when Beth tries to rebel against them, they make her already strained home life even more oppressive. She has to figure out what she wants and what she’s willing to risk to get it.

Beth was kind of a hot mess in parts of this book. It wasn’t that it wasn’t understandable, but I found her hard to relate to because she was all over the place. That said, when she tried to work on her relationship with her parents, I could see the good in her, of course that’s overlooking the fact that she was sneaking out behind their backs to spend time with Chase in secret while supposedly adhering to the ‘behavioural contract’ she and her parents signed. Her parents were pretty much entirely unlikeable. Their level of monitoring Beth was highly disturbing. Again, I understood that they were reacting to losing a child, but they didn’t seem to care how miserable they made their remaining daughter or even really care that they had zero relationship with her. They were angry with her, disappointed in her, but they never talked to her. There was one instance of her mother trying to make things better, but that was it, and no trying from her father really. Beth’s friends didn’t seem like friends at all. They turned on her at the least little thing, so that was disappointing. A shout out to her guidance counsellor, the only adult who seemed willing to listen to Beth. Jeff, Rachel’s ex was creepy and manipulative. The authors wrote him really well.

Chase was decent. He was remorseful and took responsibility for what he’d done in the past. He did his best to stay out of trouble. I wish he didn’t give quite so many mixed signals, but they did help illustrate how hard he tried to stay away from Beth and how he tried to resist his feelings.

For those sensitive to it, I have to mention the attempted rape scene in the book. It didn’t go very far but it turned my stomach all the same.

For me, Beth felt pretty immature. She showed some character growth by the end, I just wasn’t convinced by it. The writing was decent, but the story felt a little lacking in depth. Maybe it’s better said that the depth came from the complicated connection between Beth and Chase, and not the plot. The story felt slow at times and too focused on Beth’s home situation resulting in a lot of miserableness and complaining. As a consequence, the story felt heavy and lacked a lightness that would have brought balance to the book.

I was able to get an e-arc of One Small Thing by Erin Watt from Netgalley in exchange for a review. thanks!

I went back and forth about whether or not One Small Thing by Erin Watt was a 3 star or a 4 star read, but it ended up being a 4 star read.

One Small Thing follows the Beth's life after her sister Rachel's death. Her family's and her own grief is consuming them and making them lash out at each other constantly. Things only get worse when Chase becomes a more prominent role is Beth's life and when Rachel's ex boyfriend moves back to town.

Overall, One Small Thing would have been a 3 star rating because I found that I was able to predict what would happen early on- within the first three or so chapters, but there were still some twists that I was not expecting.

The portrayal of the grief, mourning and abuse in One Small Thing is really what earned it a 4 star rating. It was so realistic and at times gave me flashbacks of past experiences that were very similar to Beth's story.

My only true issues with the book is how predictable it was and how fast it the story ended. The ending seemed very rushed and almost uncomplete.

Overall, I would recommend to friends, but would have to give certain friends a "trigger warning" of sorts.

While I don’t normally read more contemporary stories, I felt that this new work of Erin Watt was certainly a notable one, as her work in what I feel is the new adult genre has made a name for itself, and this story is no exception. I had read her Royals series in the past and while some features/themes from those books may seem apparent in One Small Thing, this tale is visceral in its own way, taking readers on yet another emotional roller coaster that they may be familiar with from Watt’s stories.