Nothing beats having a heroine you want to root for. Maggie is probably one of my favourite narrators ever. I only wish I had her sass. I loved her voice and narrative SO much. Not only was she utterly hilarious, she was also so honest and authentic. I just couldn’t help but love her strong personality. Moreover, I loved her growth in the book, especially as she grappled with her strained relationships with her mom and best friend and embracing her life as it is now.

As for Ben, no words can describe my love for this kid. I once wrote a list of List Of Awesome Quirky Contemporary Kids and while it needs to be updated, Ben totally tops the list, with his infinite charm and funny wisecracks. I’ve never read a more vibrantly happy character as him. Still, like Maggie, he was very realistically portrayed. All of the characters were, actually. Ben’s brother, Mason, who is Maggie’s love interest was also awesome and I loveeeee the slow-burn romance between them.

Finally, the writing in this book is also something to behold. The fabulous musical aspect incorporated in the story made Marci’s prose even more lyrical and resounding. Not only do her words give you all the feels, they also inspire you to think and ponder the things (the people most especially) that we value and love and the circumstances that reveal us.

The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis is a heartwarming, funny, and emotional journey. It follows Maggie, a sarcastic, once-driven soccer star who’s struggling after losing her vision, until she meets ten-year-old Ben, who helps her see the world differently. This story is full of hope and growth, perfect for fans of realistic, feel-good YA.

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This has been on my TBR pile for so long, and I'm glad I finally got around to it. I really enjoyed the storyline and seeing the characters change throughout the story was a great character development. The plot was great and kept my attention. I'm glad I got the chance to read this and will be on the lookout for more in the future!

Sorry, requested but didn't find the time to read.

*I never got around to reading and reviewing this title.*

In the moment, I loved this book. On reflection, I see some problems. The protagonist is a strong abrasive personality unwilling to acknowledge her vulnerabilities. Curtis makes no excuses for her behavior. We're not meant to forgive her bad behavior just because she's blind. In fact, this is a tendency the character herself finds exceedingly frustrating and worth mocking. And it accomplishes a lot of small things in a relatively quick read. Not groundbreaking but very readable. I realize on reflection that all of the big reveals were absolutely zero surprise. Also, the relationships are a bit over-simplified.