Just End It reviewed by Jessica Dowling for Hooked on Books

“Just End It is about a girl called Jessie, who gets bullied by her own best friend. She blames it on a mysterious rock she found at Whale Bay. Then her ex-best friend starts cyberbullying her, and everything goes downhill.

I really loved how the author Donna Blaber put a little bit of fantasy in the story. There’s just enough so you get a clear image of what is going on. She also teaches the readers a lot about Māori mythology and traditions.

I think the author’s aim was to tell people how bad bullying is and how to deal with it. I think a lot of teenagers will relate to the story.

I really like how Jessie dealt with the bullying and found a way to get over it. It gives you confidence in your own friendships.”

Hooked on Books is an incredible website for youth where young readers are able to submit reviews of books they’ve recently read, with the chance to get published. It’s part of the work of READ NZ Te Pou Muramura who also provide a great Writers in Schools programme.

I really enjoyed reading Jessica’s review. For the whole review read more.