52 pages • 1 hour read
Julie BuxbaumTell Me Three Things
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Tell Me Three Things, sixteen-year-old Jessie Holmes navigates her junior year at a new high school in Los Angeles after moving from Chicago with her father, following her mother's death. She receives anonymous messages from "Somebody Nobody" (SN), who helps her adjust and eventually becomes a significant figure in her life. As Jessie makes new friends and learns to cope, she is determined to uncover SN's identity. The protagonist's mother passed away from cancer.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Julie Buxbaum's Tell Me Three Things deftly combines heartfelt emotion with a touch of mystery. Readers appreciate its relatable protagonist and genuine exploration of grief and new beginnings. However, some critique its predictability and occasional reliance on clichés. Overall, it's a touching, engaging read that resonates with a YA audience.
Who Should Read Tell Me Three Things?
Readers who would enjoy Julie Buxbaum's Tell Me Three Things are typically fans of contemporary young adult fiction that explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and romance. Comparable books include Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli and If I Stay by Gayle Forman.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
700LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Romance
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Emotions/Behavior: Grief