Breaking Out of Dreams: Book Review: The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly by Rebecca K. S Ansari

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Book Review: The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly by Rebecca K. S Ansari

Originally Written: 3.21.21

I love MG novels like this one. Seriously, I'm so impressed with this book. I figured out twists before they were revealed but the emotional impact they made just made my heart hurt for these characters and what they were dealing with in this book.

There needs to be more books like this and for sure, I will keep reading books by Ansari. I came to this one after reading The In-Between and it was worth it. Both books are awesome and I'll be getting copies for my library as soon as I can afford it.

Rating: 10 Stars

Looking Back: See the trend in the middle grade books I read? The ones I rave about and adore?

Yeah, I don't either. Pure happenstance or something, maybe.

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Ratings System

1 Star – Sentiment is: BLEH, I want my money back. In fact, I wish someone had warned me before I bought this so I wouldn’t have spent my money in the first place. And now I’m sad about the lost money. There’s nothing good coming out of this, is there?

2 Stars – Sentiment is: Grrr. Phooey. Argh.

3 Stars – Sentiment is: Gah. Could have been worse, right?.... No?.... Damn.

4 Stars – Sentiment is: What happened?? It had all the right starts and then just *kaplooey*

5 Stars – Sentiment is: Well....It was okay and, just *sighs* I WANTED to like it; does that count?

6 Stars – Sentiment is: I liked it well enough; it’s just that simple, really. It was OKAY but then again, when I think about it, I guess that doesn't sound much better.

7 Stars – Sentiment is: Good book, I’ll read the next release and come to a better decision about the work later.

8 Stars – Sentiment is: Great book. I may even love it in the future. As the saying goes, you never read the same book twice.

9 Stars - Sentiment Is: Very, very respectable read. Quite impressive, I assure you.

10 Stars – Sentiment is: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Read this book now! I'll buy you a copy and you'll just have to read it!

Writing Notes

(1) Each book up for review here was either independently bought by the author of this site or borrowed from the local public library.

(2) Every analysis available here was written, researched and evaluated accordingly for graduate work requirements and the completion of an MA in English.

**Extra update: In order to be responsible financially, it's not possible for me to buy every book I want anymore. As a result, my local public library has become my best friend, allowing me the opportunity to still read as many books as I want while ensuring that I'm careful with my finances. I urge my readers, or anyone who stops by this site, to support your library and check out what they have to offer so you can have the chance to read the books you want even when you can't afford them.