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This one started strong for me but kind of faltered and the pacing was off. It's a good story but not sure it's my favorite realistic fiction this year. Themes of anxiety, mental illness, bullying, identity, complicated parents. I loved the main characters, thirteen year old Brian and Ezra, and the journey both of them are on.

misfitmoxie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

4.25

lumenades's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

Cute book, hit weirdly close to home with brian's whole storyline. But I think it was handled in a really caring and respectful way.

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akosmihaly's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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4.0

This was a moving middle grade novel where the two protagonists were facing tough circumstances and each one learns that they don't have to deal with things all by themselves because they can count on friends to lighten their load.

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3.0

3.5*

riversadge's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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