As the result of a tragic accident which killed her elder sister Beth’s parents are overprotective to the point of suffocation. They are intense and afraid, and the way in which it manifests itself only serves to further isolate Beth from them. At times she feels guilty, whether it be the guilt of being alive, or the guilt of being alive but not truly living. She lives her life on rote of her parent’s demands but finds herself lasing out in destructive ways when their demands interfere with her future.

An act of teen rebellion brings with it the most shocking of consequences. Beth finds herself connected to the person who is the source of her families despair. There is plenty of inner angst and turmoil and at times I would have loved to have had a balanced voice within it all. Beth is in a position which should evoke nothing but empathy but admittedly I found myself becoming frustrated with her and those surrounding her. The environment becomes a breeding ground of judgement and I felt disappointed in the behaviours at people who were supposed to set examples, for instance some of the adults and teachers.

By way of characters I found Chase the most likeable. He’s tormented by his mistake but even so his unwavering concern of Beth, and steadfastness made him a worthy hero. He had paid for his transgressions and I felt him truly remorseful, but the repercussions of his actions brought out the ugliness of how carelessly we can sometimes treat each other. Emotionally I felt this message was a huge takeaway from the story, and it serves an appreciative reminder. Although on a whole not all aspects worked; this one small thing that had a lasting impact on me.

One Small Thing by Erin Watt followed Beth as her and her family cope with the loss of her sister, Rachel. Although her sister died years before the book starts, the story shows how deeply everyone is still hurting. I enjoyed reading Beth's story and watching her grow as a character and transition into becoming an adult. One Small Thing was packed with life lessons and character growth. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves to read young adult stories.

Well, that was tense and stressful, with a side of heartache. My goodness. Erin Watt knows how to twist my insides up. I had to read fast before my heart exploded.

This book was about forgiveness and love and how, no matter what happens, you need to have both if you're going to be able to move on.

What a wild ride. I was cheering Beth and Chase on the entire time. I realize they both made mistakes, but I'd like to think that they made the right decisions when it counted. They focused on moving forward and trying to find the best of this situation.

Well, that was tense and stressful, with a side of heartache. My goodness. Erin Watt knows how to twist my insides up. I had to read fast before my heart exploded.

This book was about forgiveness and love and how, no matter what happens, you need to have both if you're going to be able to move on.

What a wild ride. I was cheering Beth and Chase on the entire time. I realize they both made mistakes, but I'd like to think that they made the right decisions when it counted. They focused on moving forward and trying to find the best of this situation.

4.5☆
One Small Thing is such a thoughtful read. The characters have unique situations that really test who they are as people. I think it really showed how someone's past doesn't determine their future. Chase and Beth are both incredibly strong and they both have their own personal journeys that they go through to become the best they can be. I really enjoyed this story!

Beth can't get the boy from the party out of her mind, he's a bright spot in her dim, prison-like life with overprotective parents. She thinks she's hit the jackpot when she arrives to school and finds Chase is the new student, except people can't stop pulling her away from him and whispering behind his back. Discovering Chase has ties to the night her sister died should stop anything from moving forward, but Beth can't shake the feeling she has and she can't stand what her so-called friends are doing to him. Willing to give him a second chance the two embark on a forbidden friendship that soon turns into a romance.

One Small Thing is about friendships, family, and forgiveness. Beth needs to learn to forgive, Chase needs forgiven, and all of them need the compassion of their friends and family. It's a coming-of-age tale built on a dark event, but handled in a fairly light manner. There's bullying, that really needed handled better, and there's secret rendezvous. It's typical teenage romance and drama, the sort of novel that is usually fun to escape into. Beth is a bit younger in maturity than her age lets on, she sneaks out of her parent's home, bends quite a few rules, and doesn't seem to understand where her friends and family are coming from. Then again, her method of dealing with her sister passing away is not what I'd consider typical. Chase is hell bent on punishing himself after his involvement in Beth's sister passing away, but he is really the saving grace of this story. He's sweet, smart, determined, and far kinder than any male teen character I've seen in a book. He comes bearing words of wisdom, shining light on a story that could be a typical drama novel and makes it the romance it is. Their connection and interactions, as well as those with secondary characters, is over the top, but to be expected with YA angst. I just think it was missing something, some sort of further development and this one might've been a hit for me.

I really wanted to like One Small Thing, the plot of overbearing parents and falling for the boy who caused your sisters death could've made for a fantastic YA/NA romance. Bring on the drama. Unfortunately, the blurb gives much of the story away and I really just never liked Beth a whole lot. She is quick to anger, her moods are volatile, and she makes choices that I think she knows better than to make. She's acting out of anger, sure, but I think she is much more level headed at her age than she acts. She puts herself in dangerous situations and I really struggled with that. Chase is far more adult, likely due to his time spent in a juvenile detention facility, and I couldn't see how he carried a flame for Beth. She puts them both in bad positions and, as he calls out, fails to own their friendship in public. He's nicer than I am. I'll give them this though, how it works out is sweet, if not easy and expected.

I think One Small Thing is one of those situations where it's not you, it's me. I think this book is definitely more age appropriate for the YA readers, though maybe all around YA fans will enjoy it as well. Personally, I think it could've been more advanced, the story had the bones to be better. One Small Thing is filled with angst, romance, and coming-of-age truths. I loved the background on the book's title and think it, and Chase, are the reason why I ultimately enjoyed the novel.

Erin Watt books are a one-click for me, I love them all, this one however was a little bit slower than the ones before. Beth struggles after losing her sister to overbearing parents, who are unable to cope with losing their other child.

Chase is the town outcast, also strugguling to get away from his past and find a fresh start, when Beth and Chase meet, they are conflicted, they know how it will afect their relationship but they find themselves relaying on each other.

This series are the best for teenage drama, I absoloutely recommend reading them all.

Overall, I was pleased with this book. It was a really interesting read about two characters trying to deal with the same traumatic event where one is the victim and the other caused it. There was such a fascinating dynamic to this story and I loved every second of the forbidden love aspect. I also liked the tie-in with the title of the book. The idea is that you just need ‘one small thing’ to get you through each day. It was a really nice input into the story and it was something that I could really relate to within my own life. The writing wasn’t overly fancy or complicated so it made for an easy read of a story I really enjoyed. I liked most of the characters well enough but adored our two main characters. This was a nice quick read with a great story.

I’ve been on the Erin Watt train since the beginning. The Royals had enough drama and angsty tension that I just gobbled it up. One Small Thing captured that same energy that book one did, and I loved it!

Beth decides to rebel with a one night stand, but lo and behold, her one night stand ends up being with the guy who ran into and killed her sister. Forbidden hero? Hell yeah. We got it here, folks. I mean, I can’t think of a bigger conflict than this right here, and I liked how these two authors treated it.

This really focused on Beth’s journey through grieving and growing up and dealing with her parents who still act like Beth’s sister will come back. It’s a heartbreaking read, but it’s also pretty angsty where Chase is concerned. He has done the unforgivable, but what if there’s a way to be forgiven?

This book had me really vocal. I think I yelled at it quite a bit, and other times, I had to put it down because arrrghh! Be prepared to invest yourself because there isn’t a way you can’t get caught up in it all. The ending also left me in happy tears, though, so mega worth it.

Enjoy the ride!

4 stars!

One Small Thing is about family relationship, friendship and romantic relationship.

Beth is trap in her parents strictness and decisions. Her future depends on her parents decisions. It started when her sister, , died in a car accident. She met Chase in a party and instantly got attracted. She found that Chase was responsible for her sister’s death and she completely understand it. Chase, on the other, got out of the juvie after he got involved in a car accident that killed Beth’s sister. He is in guilt and even though attracted to Beth, he couldn’t risk a possible relationship.

Beth’s parents strictness is similar to Filipinos. They always want to dictate and control their daughter’s future. Some feels that it is suffocating and they rebel, just like what Beth did. Honestly, I can’t blame Beth if she rebels because she feels that she don’t have any power over herself. Funny how her father removes the “door” of her room as part of her punishment. However, I can’t also blame her parents strictness because they do not want to lose her, they are just protecting her. But at some point, they are being irrational and close minded, especially her father. Further, at some point, Beth is kind of annoying because she keeps on thinking about their (she and Chase) one night stand every time she sees Chase. I don’t know if it lust or love anymore.

Moreover, everyone around Beth is being an idiot. YES, even her beat friend Scarlett and especially her sister’s ex-boyfriend, Jeff. Jeff is insensitive, arrogant, conceited jerk who is too full of himself. Surprisingly, Scarlett as a best friend does not act as a best friend. She believed Jeff more than she believed Beth. It came to a point that I hate Scarlett for doing that. Well, there’s a part where Beth think that Scarlett is just blind by love and I couldn’t agree more. Love really blinds people.

On the hand, Chase is described as likable and lovable character here. A bad bot with imperfections but perfect in Beth’s eyes. Who wouldn’t fall for Chase if he always look for other’s feeling before he prioritize his. I love how he talks and comforts Beth when she needed it. Aside from that, I like it how Beth’s and her parents grow and mature in the story. The last turn of event really surprise me and if it didn’t happen, Beth’s parents won’t forgive and realize important things.

The character the development is good as well as the plot. Although some parts are predictable but bearable. I enjoyed reading this one. It’s a page-turner for me and the writing style is commendable. It’s not hard to read and it is in good pace.

One Small Things sends positivity. There are so many things to ponder after reading this book. Highly recommend this one for those who enjoys reading contemporary, and somewhat “forbidden” love.

P. S. The book mentions One Direction and it really flutters my heart. It made me miss them so much. Read the book with 1D’s song in the background.

One Small Thing... I have been waiting for this book with bated breath.
Sadly, This one was almost put into the Dnf category for me.. It wasn't even the fact the characters annoyed me.. I just found the whole premise uncomfortable to read.

Now, I will admit something, a lot of people are complaining about how they didn't enjoy the character Beth... trust me... I get what you mean. I understand the frustration of having to read a character that's so annoying that you'd rather get a few brain freezes. The logical part of me understands all that: the stupidity, the reckless choices and the rebellious nature. I mean she's 17 years old! But..come on! I am sure no one is that naive!

It's hard to write this review because I did enjoy certain parts of the book like Chase. He is the no frills kind of guy. what you see is what you get type of character.

It is also hard to admit that this being an Erin Watt book, I wanted to love it to bits. But the truth of the matter is that I hated it yet I liked it. This book threw me into a loop.. from feeling a sense of empathy to rolling my eyes at characters that were meant to leave a footprint into my life... One Small thing is a conundrum for me.

I loved the idea of loving one small thing each day... This book was sadly not one of those things.

n emotional and angst filled story of love, and really not being able to change who you fall in love with!

Ever since Beth's older sister died a few years ago, she has been hugely smothered by her over protective parents. Her parents have a huge fear of something happening to Beth in the same way as her sister.

As a reader this really frustrated me.... I got so cross with her parents for being so overbearing, they were actually unreasonable, and can't really see that Beth did anything wrong apart from be a normal 17 year old teenager!

Chase was a great character. I loved him and loved the way he dealt with everything that was thrown at him, yet he lives with incredible amounts of guilt for his past mistakes. I just wanted to give him a big hug!!

The story deals with some interesting and thought provoking issues, creating a very good and well written story. I really enjoy the Erin Watt books from this great duo, and this was no exception.

“What’s your small thing for today?” - “You.”

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass Beth eine typische 17 jährige ist, die oft hilflos, frustriert und mißverstanden wird.

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass Chase kein typischer Roman Badboy ist.

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass ich viele Schmetterlinge beim lesen hatte, sobald die zwei alleine waren.

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass ich, obwohl es sehr vorhersehbar ist, ich die Story trotzdem gerne gelesen habe.

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass obwohl das Ende zu schnell „passierte“, ich das Buch trotzdem sehr mochte.

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass die einzigen Charaktere, die ich in diesem Plott liebe, tatsächlich nur Beth und Chase waren.

Eine kleine Sache ist, dass diese Geschichte von Erin Watt mich wieder mal gefesselt hat.
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Klappentext
Seit dem tragischen Tod ihrer Schwester ist im Leben von Beth nichts mehr so, wie es war. Sie vermisst ihre engste Vertraute schmerzlich, und ihre Eltern sind seither so ängstlich, dass sie Beth auf Schritt und Tritt bewachen. Doch eines Nachts schleicht sie sich heimlich zu einer Party. Dort trifft sie Chase, einen attraktiven und charmanten jungen Mann, der gerade erst in die Stadt gezogen ist. Sofort knistert es zwischen den beiden, und Beth schwebt im siebten Himmel. Bis sie erfährt, dass Chase ein düsteres Geheimnis hütet, das mit dem Tod ihrer Schwester eng verwoben ist ...
Erscheint am 4. September beim Piper Verlag

I DEVOURED this book in a day! Like seriously could NOT. PUT. IT. DOWN! I felt this book a bit darker YA read for me as the main characters are dealing with some heavy issues. It definitely is an unconventional story with the plot taking you in way different directions than you can imagine. At times, being a mom, I was thinking would I want my high schooler reading this. Some of the things the main character goes through I found tough, but with today's culture and my feelings after reading the book it is a must! ONE SMALL THING touches on High School bullying, how to rise above the darkness, death, accidents, forgiveness, letting go, underage partying, and just about your typical life of a teenager in an affluent community. I LOVE Chase throughout the story he broke my heart, but Erin Watt put it back together for me!

One small thing is the next emotional read by Erin Watt. I honestly think this is possible their best work yet as they nailed the story by making it intense and very raw. The story was about forgiveness, understanding and most importantly how to move on after such a tragedy.
How does a girl move on and forgive the person who killed her sister? At the start I was thinking "hell no" there is no possible way that could happen but then you get in to the story, learn things about that dreadful night and the aftermath of it to for both Beth as well as Chase that you then find yourself routing for them to be together and heal each other.
Beth showed maturity beyond her years through the book. I loved her vulnerability and how she chose to deal with her sisters death.
Chase had dealt with a lot since that dreadful night. He's left with self hatred, feels he should be punished by others,so puts up with all their abuse towards him and has a lot of issues to deal with in the story to. But I liked that his character was adjusting and very mature about things when Beth at Times was immature.
I hate Beth's,parents! Yes they've dealt with a lot and I can understand some of their behaviour at times but smoothing Beth and causing hell in her life at every turn because there so worried they would lose her to so a bit much at times.
The story was told at a good pace and there was a lot of drama to keep you entertained and flicking through the pages at a fast speed.
I think the dynamic duo have done it again and I'm excited for there next book what ever that will be.

Another book that I really wanted to love but just couldn’t. It’s a good read but not great and I hate that.

Beth’s sister, Rachel, was in a car accident and passed away. Beth’s parents are smothering. Controlling. She wants to be a normal teenage girl but her parents won’t allow her to do anything.

Chase has a dark past that he wants to keep hidden. That is until he meets Beth. He struggles with doing the right thing and that’s telling her his secret. Something that could ruin her.

Their chemistry was great. I loved that their relationship flowed easily. The characters are well rounded and the overall story was good. It had the potential to be something amazing.

It was slow at parts and confusing at times. I questioned myself about their age group. How far apart in age they were at times. I also found myself putting it down more times than I should. The ending was also rushed.

It’s emotional and touched on things that teenagers could relate to. I just wish it was more.

One Small Thing is a young adult / high school type romance. I feel like I am too old for this type of genre because the characters are not quite mature in their thinking and decision making as well as the drama that went along with the high school crowd. That’s just me though – too old The plot is unique though and the romance is much lighter (not too much sex) than what I usually read which is perfect for younger readers.
Beth lost her sister from a car accident and her parents became overly protective (fear of losing the last child) which does not sit well with Beth. She is a typical teenager and obviously thinks she got everything under control. The more rules her parents enforced the more rebellious Beth gets. One night she sneaked off to a party and met Chase. Beth ended up with a one night stand (her first time was basically with a stranger). Beth’s life is about to get much more complicated when she found out who Chase really is … and that they are connected in more ways than Beth ever expected. Let’s just say her parents are livid and the entire town is against Chase … How will Beth and Chase make it works under such difficult circumstances?
I like the forbidden romance feels to the story. I love Chase. I think he pays his due for something that isn’t entirely his fault. I like the calmness in Chase even though everyone despises him. Chase seems matured beyond his year: his decisions, his advises for Beth, his desire to make something of his life. Beth is naïve but I like that she stood up to the bullies including her closest friends. She fights for what is right, stands up for what she believes in, and that’s the most important lesson the author could convey to her young readers. This story is about loss, heartbreak, sacrifice, forgiveness, second chance at life and finding brighter new beginning. Very suitable for young adult readers.

The premise of this book set the angst level for me...a twisted Romeo and Juliet, if you will. I wanted to hate the book, to hate Chase. But I couldn't. I found myself vacillating between each character's POV. I felt the mother's loss and need to preserve her lost daughter's memory. I burned with the father's need to protect his family and living daughter. I ached with Beth's need to step out of her sister's shadow and then confusion over her feelings for Chase.

At each turn, I found my dislike for the story line grow because I hated my inner turmoil. I hated it it until I realized that I didn't. This book made me think about the unpleasant and sad aspects of life, But most of it, it reminded me that we can be wrong, even when we're deathly certain we're right and it hurts to admit it. This is what made me like the book.

It isn't pretty. It's kind of gritty. It even feels feels a bit like a Jodi Picoult book. End of day....GREAT JOB, Not everyone will like it, but I did.

Erin Watt is a new-to-me author. One Small Thing is a story about life, love & loss. It is emotional and touching with a dose of angst.

Beth’s sister Rachel died three years ago. Her family struggles to move on. Beth feels trapped. Her parents hover over her every move and refuse to go forward, keeping Rachel’s things in place like a shrine. The story can be raw and intense at times.

"Rachel is everywhere. Her room is in the exact condition it was the night she died, except Mom has made the bed."

Beth rebels for a while by sneaking out and going to parties. She meets Chase at a party and they hit it off. Neither one of them realizes the connection that they share. Beth finds comfort in Chase. And eventually, they find comfort in each other. Her parents, her friends, her teachers all have an idea or expectation of the way that Beth should grieve the loss of her sister.

"All of them expect me to react a certain way, but I just want to be me. If I knew who me was. I’m trying to figure that out."

Chase has his own demons to fight as well. He has put his own harsh expectations on himself for his involvement in Rachel’s death. He has an overwhelming sense of guilt. There are many turbulent times at school to feed into his self-loathing. Chase has gained a lot of perspective while in juvie and this helps him to give some of that perspective back to Beth. I loved Chase! Having a life altering event happen can break anyone, and yet he persisted and came out a kind, quiet and sweet guy. I just wanted to hug him!

“I focused on one good thing instead of all the fuck-up stuff” One small thing."

I really enjoyed the story. It was well written. The writing flowed and the characters were relatable. There were many other issues in addition to Rachel’s death that were addressed as well. I will definitely be reading more of Erin Watt in the future!

"If you ask my parents, Rachel spoke the language of unicorns and pooped out rainbows. She was a perfect, wonderful angel."

Rating: 5 stars

One Small Thing was wonderful. Beth has gone through a lot since her sister died. Not only did she lose her sister, she lost her freedom. She’s told what to do and how to act every moment of the day. All she wants is a little fun. She gets a lot more than she asked for when she meets Chase.

Chase just wants to start over. His demons from the night Beth’s sister died still haunt him. All he wanted was to have a little fun. He gets a lot more than he asked for when he meets Beth.

One Small Thing is about

Love.

Forgiveness.

And finding yourself among the chaos.

I have loved every book I’ve read by Erin Watt, and each time they just knock it out of the park. Their stories are beautifully woven together. Out of all their books though, this one made me feel the most. Make sure to pick this up when it releases on June 26th! You won’t be disappointed.