how to say goodbye in robot by natalie standiford

Bea does not always stand up for herself. As Bea gets sucked into Jonah's reality, you'll see that he is not the typical 'misunderstood YA male protagonist who is really very good and handsome'. They both have somewhat complicated inner lives, but Jonah's life is full of real pain and a bit of mystery, as well. This is about Bea and Jonah, who feel like outsiders and find a friend in each other. At least, not the kind you are used to seeing. I was completely blown away by how much I loved this book. And it means more to them than either one can ever really know.įor anyone who’s ever entered the wonderful, treacherous, consuming, meaningful world of a true friendship, How to Say Goodbye in Robot will strike a deep and lasting chord. It’s not romance, exactly – but it’s definitely love. They help each other and hurt each other, push away and hold close. Instead, their friendship comes from truth-bound conversations, shared secrets, daring stunts, and late-night calls to the same old-timer radio show. Maybe.īea and Jonah are not going to have a friendship like other people have a friendship, where it’s all based on gossip and parties and what everybody else thinks. but he’s willing to make an exception for her. But instead, the alphabet conspires to seat her next to Jonah, aka Ghost Boy, a quiet observer who hasn’t made a new friend since third grade. You know the type: very cheery, very friendly, very average. New to town, Bea is expecting her new best friend to be one of the girls she meets on the first day.

How to say goodbye in robot by natalie standiford