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emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Read for Young Adult Literature.
This was a very solid diverse young adult story that shares many perspectives you don’t often see in the genre. The writing style is very approachable and easy, though not overly simple; it feels more like a book for young high schoolers rather than a middle grade audience. The authorial voice captures the background and perspective of our main character so well, and listening to the author read it was a joy.
Genesis’ arc was fantastic, and I think there’s a lot of good lessons to be learned about winning and how it isn’t everything snd about how it’s good to grow as a person but you don’t need to change yourself for others. She continues ti learn and grow through her friendships, and she grows more mature through her tense relationships with her parents.
All in all, this was a very good book! It’s not the kind of thing I’m usually into, but I’m glad I read it!
This was a very solid diverse young adult story that shares many perspectives you don’t often see in the genre. The writing style is very approachable and easy, though not overly simple; it feels more like a book for young high schoolers rather than a middle grade audience. The authorial voice captures the background and perspective of our main character so well, and listening to the author read it was a joy.
Genesis’ arc was fantastic, and I think there’s a lot of good lessons to be learned about winning and how it isn’t everything snd about how it’s good to grow as a person but you don’t need to change yourself for others. She continues ti learn and grow through her friendships, and she grows more mature through her tense relationships with her parents.
All in all, this was a very good book! It’s not the kind of thing I’m usually into, but I’m glad I read it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Grief and Addiction
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