My favorite character from the book is Sky, she is hilarious.

My favorite scene in the book is in Chapter 20 when Anya comforts Athena.

“Come. Sit.” Anya moves me over to the kitchen table. She scoops out some food for me complaining that I am too skinny and need to eat more.
I’m not really in the mood to eat though.
“I'm not really hungry, I had a big lunch.”
Seeing through my lie, Anya doesn't take no for an answer. “Then force yourself to eat it anyway. For me.”
I obediently oblige, stuffing my face with heaping spoonful's of food. No matter how much I eat, it doesn't manage to fill the hole burrowing inside of me.
Anya hands me a glass of water telling me to slow down or I’ll choke. I gulp down the water, then place it down on the table to take a breather.
Anya cups my face in her hands. “When your heart is aching, a warm cooked meal is the best medicine.”
Unable to meet her eyes, I look down at my hands. “You were always able to do that.” My voice soft, I look up into her warm brown eyes. “To see how I feel without me telling you.”
“I've known you for over 20 years. You have always been so dear to me.” Anya smiles at me. “When we were going through our rough patch you were always here to lend a helping hand. We may not be blood related, but we are family, I’ll always here for you sweetie.”
I hug her, Anya rubs my hair soothingly, like a Mom would. “Oh sweetie, it's going to be okay.” Anya said.

I see you copyrighted me into your book !

I'm going to start off with some cover appreciation. That cover is gorgeous. 😍
Now for the characters. I like Athena and Caiden.
I really liked the message of the story! I actually really liked the author's note, talking about her own experiences and I see what she was aiming for with this book. I get how she says that forgiveness is the key to happiness because that's so true. Harboring resentment towards people or yourself will only hurt yourself in the long run.

I also liked the dedication. Such a great message!

“This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt that they are not good enough. I want you to know that you are enough. A thousand times enough, and you will find someone who will love you; all of you, for all that you are.”

This quote in particular I really liked.

You give out love and rightfully expect back the same love in return. But that’s not because you are sensitive, it’s because you have a big heart so when you love someone, you give them all of you and it hurts if they don’t do the same.
I think it was very relatable and poignant.
In conclusion, it was a good read!

You're certainly on the cusp of a writing stardom! I've really enjoyed it immensely! You should be an author! Keep writing!

A scene that stood out to me is in chapter 35, where it says:

"Yes, he's going to be just fine." Mom says, talking to Collin on the phone. "Of course, it's Alex he's always okay."

Alex murmures under his breath, turning his head towards us from the hospital bed. "Why does everyone always assume that I'm okay?"

Mom tells Collin she will call him back. "What's wrong Alex? Is it throbbing? I'll go call the doctor to up the meds." Mom scurries off to find Dr.Perrin, leaving me in the room with Alex.

"I'm not okay!" It's as if something inside Alex snaps. "I'm not..." Alex's chin trembles, it looks like he is about to cry.

In my entire life, I have never seen my brother cry."

The reason this scene really resonated with me is because it reminded me of the importance of checking in on our family and friends. Even if they always seem to be okay, and nothing really seems to affect them, we never know how they truly feel unless we take the time to show personal interest, ask, and then really hear them out.

This really cute book is by Elicia Roper. She sent me an ARC copy in return of an honest review. I started reading it and I couldn't put it aside even for a second. As I mentioned earlier it is a cute story. Aside from that the storyline is very smooth with a hint of humor here and there and obviously the romance part has just the perfect blend. Elicia's writing style was just seamless and leveled out in a way that you just dive into it. This is a wish of every reader - to grab a book and get right into the story as soon as possible and Elicia made sure of that from the very first page.

The characters are very interesting and engaging. One thing i really appriciate is good humor. There are no dirty jokes and nothing vulgur at all. I actually enjoy the conversations between siblings. As someone with siblings, I could relate to them :D This all showed a very strong relationship between characters.

This book also gives a huge shout out to the people who think they are not good enough or not giving their 100% to everything, whereas in fact those same people are actually doing more than anyone can ever do and they are the true inspiration for us.

First we start with Violet and Athena. Their friendship is the one we all want in our lives. Two bestfriends since kindergarten and have such an inseparable bond, like sisters. This is the kind of friendship that strengthens one another and are there for you in your times of desperate need. I loved their loyalty towards each other as well.

The character Athena is very expressive. She and her family gave two lessons. First, if someone is pretending to be cool and going with the flow all the time you must check on them because deep down they are not okay and they just want to be strong to lesson the burden on everyone else. What hurts ONE family member, hurts EVERYONE in the house and that's makes a house a HOME. Second lesson that this book gave us was you cannot harbor resentment towards a family member. You have to forgive, you have to let go of their mistakes and give them another chance to be a better version of themselves.

Now comes Caiden, who is this sweet boy who takes care of the family and friends and is always there for anyone's help and neglects his own deep seated pain. He is not like the stereotypical guys in typical love stories. He is such a sweetheart from the start. Also when Athena and Caiden start to develop chemistry, it was the most adorable thing ever. Athena & Caiden wanting to meet each other again by any means was so adorable<3

This was such a sweet romance to read and let's be honest, we want it to be sweet sometimes to get away from all the adult scenes and typical romance books. They both learned to be there for each other through the journey of forgiveness, loneliness and whatever trials life threw at them. To be honest this should be the bond beween everyone in love. They should lift each other up.

Last but not the least, this is a must read for all of us. Elicia has done a very good job to compile a complete set of emotions in one book and still keeping it all very realistic without any superficial scenarios. Life happens to everyone and it's good to read and relate to it and learn something good out of everything we read. I really appreciate all the efforts of Elicia.

My favorite quote from this book is "The thing about broken heart is, unlike a broken bone it doesn't get the time and attention it needs to heal"

Let me know yours <3

Wow. Just beautiful. I usually take some time on my reading just to process everything, but I just wanted to finish this from the moment I picked it up! I loved all the characters and their dynamics. Brother sister bonds, friend bonds, ALL OF IT is great! It was refreshing to have so much character chemistry while reading. I really enjoyed this read, go Elicia for creating something epic and pleasant. 😊
Thank you for reaching out to me and allowing me this opportunity!

Emotional Rollercoaster

I would highly recommend this book!

The writer is very detailed and jumps from one scene straight into another.
I loved the fact there are so many hot topics in this story, shining a light on self esteem, loss and trauma.
I love the underlining message about forgiveness - a strong message indeed.
I enjoyed the friendships and relationships between siblings. I found this book relatable and relevant to life.
Bonus points for BOOKS and a Book Store being in the story line too.
I found this book fun and interesting, with different character view points.
I especially liked reading about a certain aspect of Caiden’s story line, as I could relate on a few levels. There are certain subjects or topics that people shy away from, so it felt good to see a light being shed on certain medical conditions.
I loved the emotional journey this story takes you on, experience a deep hurt that many can relate too. Trauma and loss is part of many people’s life, and I feel the author captures that well.
The author has written a wonderful book, that takes you back to a feeling of adolescence, I would certainly read more from this author.
Lastly the innocent love story throughout is beautiful and captivating.

I really enjoyed reading this book!! I found it to be so interesting !! I also love the way that the author uses descriptive words throughout the book, making the characters feel so real in my mind!!

Wow I'm impressed you actually wrote a book!
I could never do that.
I like your book, the characters, and especially the Demolition Room scene caught my attention
I like the way you describe the scene making it feel so real.

A beautifully written story with relatable characters, Elicia Roper's All That You Are dares readers to explore the limits of love. When soulmates Athena and Caiden get some startling news that threatens to separate them forever- and turn their lives upside down- they must accept and attempt to cope with the sobering reality that their uncertain future holds. 
With POC's, blended families, true crime elements and a beautiful romance that leaves the reader in awe, it's hard not to get attached to this enthralling book that captivates it's audience with every twist and turn of the plot.
Would highly recommend to any reader looking for a quick, feel-good story to give them hope to take into their own lives.

This book was awesome. It was heartwarming and really made me feel good. It showed that emotions are okay and sometimes you need other people to help deal with life’s tragedies. It was an amazing reading and I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did.

Your story is so inspiring!
This book is awesome!  Love the book cover! 
I also want to commend you on your bravery to publish it!  I just don’t have that kind of confidence and I admire you for it!
 

Here is my honest review of "ALL THAT YOU ARE" by Elicia Roper.(who was nice enough to gift me a copy of her book). This is a very cute YA romance that deals with a lot of important topics. I honestly couldn't put the book down once I got into it. I read it in one sitting! Caiden and Athena are very relateable, likeable and well developed characters. The story is a perfect mixture between funny moments, like when Josiah popped in and gave the book just the right amount of humor and sad moments when we learned what Caiden was struggling with internally. There was very cute and wholesome moments between him and Athena. I would definetly recommend everyone to read it, since Elicia has such great writing style which makes it easy to fall in love with the story and it's characters. Thank you to Elicia Roper for writing this amazing novel and allowing me to read about Caiden & Athena's story!

Wow. I can't believe this is the author's first ever novel. Those pleasent lines in the beginning that anyone could feel amazingly confident about themselves by reading them. The introduction is just so pure. I really liked that every beautiful moment where Athena and caiden were on their way to fall in love with each other. No exaggeration just a simple yet beautiful novel.
 

All That You Are is such a great book! I read the first three chapters and could not put it down. The characters are all so vivid and unique; you can’t help but love them all. The book is very well-written.
The relationship that Athena and Caiden have is so pure and loving. They want nothing from each other. You can feel their love through the pages of this book.
All That You are is a great romance. It doesn’t have overly mature content, making it an amazing read for people of a wide range of ages.
I would definitely recommend this book.

First of all the artwork is amazing!
The title of the book drew me in right away, I really love it.
I also really like reading books that tell the story in two different narratives, always a joy to read!
I love the way that you describe the places and scenes making them come alive and feel so real!

Very nice piece of writing.A beautiful message to the readers from the author. Enjoyed reading it!
 

An incredibly cute romance!! All That You Are will give you hope !!

I found your story intriguing and I saw some of the characters come to life – especially Violet!  I like that you get glimpses into Athena and Caiden's past!
 
Also, the karaoke part, I learned about two new songs that I’ve never heard of!  I looked them up on YouTube and I kinda like them!  As a music lover, I enjoy being introduced to new bands and different styles of music. So thanks for that introduction to BlackPink and Eric Nam!

All That You Are is a story about recovery. 
We have two broken main characters, but with the help of their family, friends, and each other, they’re able to make peace with the trauma of their pasts and finally move forward.

First, we’re introduced to Athena and her best friend Violet. Athena is part of a blended family and loves her younger siblings to death, constantly teasing them and having fun. The siblings dynamics were one of my favorite parts of this book; I have siblings myself, and their interactions were hilariously accurate.  

Then we meet several of Violet’s friends, including Caiden. Caiden is sweet and loves to help everyone around him, but often ends up neglecting his pain. We see Athena and Caiden come together and get to know each other better, and it’s quite nice to see how their families get to know each other as they come together to solve problems.

While all of this was sweet and fun to read, I did find myself confused a bit throughout the story. I often felt there was more the Athena and Caiden that I was missing. There didn’t appear to be a solid plot, either, but I assume that was to serve the greater theme of the process of recovery—the baby steps and little scenarios that contributed to their journey of emotional healing. All in all, I’d give this book a solid 3.5 stars, but it’s a great short read if you just need to relax or get out of a reading slump. 

Congrats to Elicia on her publication, I wish her the best!

I finished reading All That You Are and it was magnificent! So many emotions and interesting dialogue. Definitely recommend!
 

I read the first chapter and thought it was a wonderful start to the book and overall a really cute story. Athena and Caiden are such relatable characters and you are able to see the journey they go through from their first meeting. I also really love that Elicia's book All That You Are has good mental health representation. Mental health is so important and I'm glad that she highlighted it in her book.
 

I found the book very interesting! It gave me the coming of age type of book that I like, and also relate to Caiden.
 

Wow... I literally love Violet‘s personality! She seems so kindhearted and also kinda crazy- just a loveable character! I’m normally more into fantasy because a lot of "regular love storys" have storylines that are pretty much always the same: shy girl falls for the football star of her high school, that never noticed her before...(even though I also see this in a lot of fantasy books) you know what i mean. But caiden looks like someone who is not just a stereotyp. I adore you for also making the guy be interested in the girl from the beginning.
My favourite is the dedication- I don’t know if I have ever read such a beautiful one before! And the cover is also stunning.
 

Thanks to Elicia for sending me an e-copy of All That You Are in exchange for my honest review!

There are so many little sibling or best friend banters that made me actually laugh out loud or giggle for a couple of minutes. Especially sibling relationships are so cute. I love both main characters; Athena and Caiden. They are hurt by their own pasts and carrying huge damage baggage but they're so understanding and lovely to each other that my heart melted while I was reading.

All That You Are is a slow burn romance that follows the lives of Caiden and Athena. Both suffering with past trauma, the two come together and find comfort in each other. I found the relationship between these two enjoyable to read. What Elicia Roper does well is create authentic and relatable characters, being demonstrated through Caiden and Athena. Caiden was my favourite character in the novel as I found myself relating to him in more ways then one, and I love that fact i could find bits of myself in him. There were also parts in the novel where characters like Josiah provided comedic relief, creating moments I found funny, lightening up the novel (as it delves into some serious issues at times). There were parts in the book that also broke my heart, seeing Caiden struggling with self- forgiveness and not allowing himself to find happiness because of his guilt from the past. My favourite part in the novel is when the two characters were able to forgive, whether it was themselves or others, it was a beautiful moment. Overall, this book was a great read!Leyla (Ellie)“All that you are” is just wonderful. It made me happy and sad, it made me laugh and sometimes even cry. I just loved it! Athena’s and Caiden’s relationship is something special and I love how they are together. Furthermore, this book catches on some important subjects as mental health and family issues, which I really liked, because it was not so over dramatic, but just perfect. As the reader, I felt the emotions the characters were going through, which made the reading experience even better! I recommend the book to everyone who just needs a break and some fun time reading something different and adorable. 

All That You Are is addictive!! I got hooked from the very first page! I am in love with the best friend dynamic between Violet and Athena! Athena is so well portrayed and relatable too! This book hits the right spots I love it!
 

This book is awesome. A great read for teens about mental health. Even though this book does have some sad topics, it was super good. This whole book was like a warm hug. The best part of the book was the imagery, the author, provides food for your imagination to devour and enjoy. The relationship between Caiden & Athena was amazing, they are an amazing match. All of the characters were all so loveable, especially Violet.

First of all, huge congratulations on writing a book, to begin with. That’s so impressive.

Overall I liked the characters (Caiden was my favourite) and the message of the story. There were definitely some beautiful parts and I like that they seem to accept their struggles in the end.

Again congrats on your accomplishments and if you ever write another book I’ll be sure to check it out!

"This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt that they are not good enough. I want you to know that you are enough. A thousand times enough, and you will find someone who will love you; all of you, for all that you are."

1st.... this book dedication alone is beautiful and I find myself reading it over and over. This hits me personally and I love the hope this gives....❤️ Now I've only read the first two chapters I believe so I don't know enough about all the characters and plots ... but so far this beginning promise you made here, is already evident in just the first two chapters! You can see how much Violet and Athena love each other like true friends and sisters and that is beautiful to have that kind of friendship. A friend that truly care for u even though u may not like the way they show it all the time lol but you love them for their effort, loyalty, personal interest, and time!
and then you can see the same promise starting to develop with Caiden and Athena!!! Ohhhh lalala!!! Super cute ... I don't know how this ends but very curious to find out!
side note.... I'm a big foodie so I really appreciate this Firecracker chicken description and the beautiful sweet dessert!!!!! 😍😁👍🏻
Elicia your doing so well!!! I personally am not a reader, I actually always try to avoid it whenever possible 😳... so the fact that you make me want to continue reading is HUGE!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great Work I love it so far!!! ❤️
I look forward to seeing this introduction is displayed further in the book! This introduction is gold!!! ❤️🤗

 

“All that you are” is just wonderful. It made me happy and sad, it made me laugh and sometimes even cry. I just loved it! Athena’s and Caiden’s relationship is something special and I love how they are together. Furthermore, this book catches on some important subjects as mental health and family issues, which I really liked, because it was not so over dramatic, but just perfect. As the reader, I felt the emotions the characters were going through, which made the reading experience even better! I recommend the book to everyone who just needs a break and some fun time reading something different and adorable.

This story follows the two main characters Caiden and Athena and their love story. We all LOVE a love story! It takes us on their journey to finding love and dealing with grief. I only had the opportunity to read the first chapter (due to the craziness of life haha) but I have to say that I REALLY liked it! I thought that it was a great start to the book and it really caught my attention! I love a good romance story. I usually don't like rating books but this one was so EASY because I would rate this book 4 STARS ! The reason being that it was already such a good start to the book that I know for sure it'll be a GOOD story! I'm DEFINETLEY going to read the whole book once my life settles down a bit and I have the time to read it.
Read it! Buy It! Get it! Definitely recommend!!

What a lovely way you have of expressing yourself, you should be a writer!!

This book is an amazing read! I loved it so much! I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!

THIS BOOK IS SOOOO GOOD I READ IT LIKE A MILLION AND ONE TIMES!!!!

A true masterpiece.I just finished reading all that you are, this book genuinely changed me and made me realize that I am cared for and forgiveness is always possible. I relate to athena heavily and through this book I was able to forgive my mother so thank you! All that you are is a beautiful peace of coming of age literature and it warms my heart. 

I love this book so much!! This book encourages mental health awareness and how it is okay to need help. My favorite character was Athena because she was so kind and selfless towards others. She was also super funny and was very stubborn.

I was gifted a copy of Elicia Roper's book All That You Are & I finished it in only 4 hrs as I was so curious to know what's gonna happen next!
This book is so interesting!
It tells the story of the two main characters Athena and Caiden.

📌 Athena is like a firecracker with a kind-hearted soul, she loves her family, misses her dad & is a very loyal friend.

📌 Whereas Caiden is a very strong-willed & selfless person, he puts the need of his family & friends above his own.

📌 I love the chemistry between them, the way Caiden tries several methods to apologize to her & the way he comforts her when she cries.

📌 Besides the main characters, I also really like Alex and his Alex being Alex moments & lovely sweet Isabella ❤ made me fall for this story even more.

📌 Along with this it talks about mental health.There are so many people who like Caiden & Athena, are broken inside but scared to show it to the world.
This story is hopeful and heartwarming.
It will make you love yourself in the way you are.
All That You Are.

My favorite quotes from All That You Are:

"The thing about broken hearts is, unlike a broken bone it doesn't get the time and attention it needs to heal. It goes undetected by the naked eye, so no one really knows the pain you are feeling on the inside."

"Can I tell you what I think?” She nods. “You have a strong sense of loyalty to your friends and family and that’s why you’re very hurt when you’re let down. You give out love and rightfully expect back the same love in return. But that’s not because you are sensitive, it’s because you have a big heart so when you love someone, you give them all of you and it hurts if they don’t do the same.”
Athena smiles with the warmest light in her eyes. “That is the kindest thing that anyone has ever says to me.”
I grin, happy to see her smiling again. “Well, you should hear kind things more often.”

"Anya cups my face in her hands. “When your heart is aching, a warm cooked meal is the best medicine.”
Unable to meet her eyes, I look down at my hands. “You were always able to do that.” My voice soft, I look up into her warm brown eyes. “To see how I feel without me telling you.”
“I've known you for over 20 years. You have always been so dear to me.” Anya smiles at me. “When we were going through our rough patch you were always here to lend a helping hand. We may not be blood related, but we are family, I’ll always be here for you sweetie.”
I hug her, Anya rubs my hair soothingly, like a Mom would. “Oh sweetie, it's going to be okay.” Anya says."

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

𝒜𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒”

Hello!
So this is a review of a sweet, lovely, feel-good novel with which I completely fell in love. This would be “All that you are” by the lovely Elicia Roper. <3 @eliciaroper

✨ Alright, so I just want to start by saying that I completely love this novel. I personally connect so well with this story because of personal experience. All the time that I was reading, I had so many emotions but, personally, mostly I was just happy and pleased.

✨ One of the main things that made me fall in love with this book is the many quotes that come out of it. I found myself marking so many quotes that I liked and relate it to while reading.

✨ I really love the characters. There weren't any that I didn’t like. I like the different dynamics there were between all the characters. All from the family to the friends to the two main characters.

✨ The romance is just the cutest! I completely adore Athena and Caiden. I feel like their romance is so wholesome and heartwarming.
They're just simply made for each other.

✨ I loved the way Elicia (author) wrote, it was nicely done. The way the story flows, it was just lovely.

✨ I believe it's an easy, wholesome, sweet, heartwarming, lovely story that you’ll completely enjoy and finish super quickly. I am personally so happy that I gave it a chance, so why don’t you?

✨ I think I would rate this sweet and clean YA romance a: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5, although I wish it was a bit longer so we could have a little more closure.

You are sooo talented! I just finished reading it, I read it all at once and I felt like I was in wonderland with the group, that's how much detailed and well described every character and their feeling and expressions are 💕 I truly was so into it that I almost burned my cake 😂😂😂
BTW the tullumba and the byrek I used to eat them so often when I was a kid in Albania, I actually miss them!!! If you know of any place that makes good ones let me know!!!😘

I really enjoyed this one!
That dedication in the beginning alone❤️.
The writing was great and the story brought you in and got your own emotions involved.
I loved the messages and how the bond that siblings share was brought in.
Mental health is so important and this touches base on the importance of checking in on those around us, so well done.
Then you have the relationship between Athena and Caiden, so cute!
Definitely recommend everyone give this a read!

This was a wholesome book with great character dynamics ! It emphasized the importance of all the relationships in our lives and the chemistry between the characters ducked me right in and immersed me into the book! Additionally all the characters were relatable and the plot was easy to follow.

A feel-good book that everyone should read!

 

The book is so sweet. Simple, yet very fascinating. Lovely. I actually just recently have started reading books again so I did not know what genre I like, but after reading this one I know now what kind I like. What I really liked about this book is the dedication. That introduction is so good that I can not, not mention it here. “This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt that they are not good enough. I want you to know that you are enough. A thousand times enough, and you will find someone who will love you; all of you, for all that you are.” This dedication consoles one's heart that has been falling apart especially due to self doubts and low self esteem. The author has beautifully framed every emotional moment so that we can actually envision the scenes in our mind.It is so heartwarming. Everytime I had to put the book down for work, I had the urge to pick it right back up and continue reading. Another thing that I liked or like, actually loved is the ending. I literally felt relieved with Athena and her Dad's scene. I am so close to my dad too and it was so lovely I was imagining myself in that situation haha! I was so close to have tears at that moment. I really thank the author for letting me read this book! Please write more and more books! I would like them in another genres also.

I really enjoyed the alternating first person views. It's a refreshing storytelling device!

Let me just say … I was absolutely hooked from the first sentence! Your plot development was stellar and the characters were so relatable. Plus your amazing with plot twists … and getting the readers emotions involved!

My favourite scene was the kitchen scene between Athena and Alex.
Where they’re just having real talk between siblings.

Chapter 42, page 167-

I slide open the patio door, leading into the kitchen, where Alex has his hands full of paper plates. “Okay, fine I admit I can be a teensy bit...dramatic...and maybe a bit irrational at times.”
Alex raises an eyebrow, resting the plates on the counter. “Okay fine, most of the time. But that's still no excuse for you to not be honest with me. You should have just told me the truth.”
“You're right.” Alex admits.
“Wait what was that?” I ask in surprise.
“What?”
No way, did I hear him correctly.
Alex just said that I was right.
“Want to say that again just a little bit louder?”
Alex reluctantly, repeats himself. “You were...right.”
“One more time for the camera please.” I whip out my phone to record it.
Alex shakes his head, covering his face so I can’t record him. “No flash photography.”
I laugh at him while trying to move his hands away, he grabs onto my arms stopping me. “So are we cool?”
I laugh, of course we are. “Like the other side of the pillow.”
“Great, because now, would be a great time to mention that I may have broken your charger.”
“My what??” I ask, narrowing my eyes at him.
“Remember what we talked about?” Alex backs away slowly with his hands in front of him. “You promised not to be so overly dramatic.”
“Oh, did we? I don't recall.” I say as I slowly start walking towards him.
Alex laughs, thinking I’m joking.
I’m not.
“You've got 10 seconds.” My tone now serious. “10,9,8…” I count then chase him on 7 seconds.
“You said 10!!!” Alex yells, flying out the patio door, knowing that I won’t chase him in front of an audience.

***

You can really see the strength in their relationship, even though we might grow apart or even though we might lead our own lives, our siblings are always there for us. Theres nothing else like having siblings who have your back.
No matter who else comes into your life, you know you can count on them!
I really love how you bring that out.

"I don't want perfect. Perfect is overrated. All I want is you. All that you are. Exactly as you are."

This is a personal story told by Elicia Roper (as she even mentions in her Author's Note at the end). Although this is a fictional story, there are aspects of herself in these characters and I love when authors write about their own personal experiences in a form of a story.

The friendships between all the characters were endearing and wholesome. In other moments, where the main characters were struggling with their mental health as well as personal issues going on in their backstory, were realistic and I felt as if the author's voice was written in those moments. I felt the undeniable strength Athena & Caiden found in one another which was beautifully told. Like the one scene where Caiden calls Athena just to hear her voice over the phone truly shows how much Athena is his comfort person. We all have a special someone in our lives and it was incredibly sweet to read about. The fact that Caiden and Athena love reading was everything. I adore when characters are bibliophiles (Caiden was reading Pride and Prejudice at some point, how great is his taste in books?) And of course, I'm a sucker for pets in books and I loved that we got some moments of Luna.

Overall, All That You Are deals with some heavier topics but it is executed in a way from the author's personal experience on mental health and I like how she incorporated that into her book as mental health is a huge part of my life.

Thank you to Elicia Roper for sending me a digital copy of All That You Are in exchange for an honest review!
 

I read the preview and I loved it! The author used amazing descriptive language which really helps to visualize the characters and their personalities, I would highly recommend to any book lovers.