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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
In a style reminiscent of [b:The Sun Is Also a Star|28763485|The Sun Is Also a Star|Nicola Yoon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1459793538l/28763485._SY75_.jpg|48954670], this book takes place in a single day, which just happens to be Election Day. Activist Marva overhears fellow first time voter Duke when he is having trouble voting, and a medley of adventures begin. Fried baloney sandwiches, social media famous cat goes missing, relationship trouble, band gigs, getting pulled over, and lots of conversations go on throughout the day, as Marva and Duke try to overcome the many obstacles that have been put in the way of people trying to exercise their right to vote. Serious commentary mashed up with some lightheartedness, this is the perfect book for a presidential election year, especially for first time voters. The story is told from both Marva's and Duke's perspectives, and is well narrated. Definitely recommend this one!
Very cute, perhaps a little too on the nose in trying to cover all the bases and all the issues, but it's super timely and very smart.
I ate this book up. A very quick YA book like I would call a candy read. It’s sweet and packaged up nice. But I really enjoyed the story and cared about the characters.
This book should be required reading. The discussion about voter suppression, white privilege, and activism is so well-done in a book that spans a less than 24 hours of when the main characters meet. It's Election Day, Marva cannot wait to vote, and Duke just wants to get it over with. They meet at their polling place when Duke's name is not found on the list of registered voters. Even as a total stranger, Marva, after years of helping people register to vote, is determined to help Duke vote and it turns into an adventure. Marva is having issues with her boyfriend, Duke's thinking about his deceased brother, and then Marva's Insta-famous cat goes missing. Their friendship is quick but it is mighty and I enjoyed reading about them so much. There's a lot to wrap up in such a small period of time but, as always, Brandy gave me the story I wanted and needed.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC to read and review The Voting Booth. This book packed so many relevant world issues into its pages! I really enjoyed the dynamic between Marva and Duke and I loved the family relationships. I am excited to have another book to recommend to my students in the future.
I very much enjoyed this. Cute. Political. I recommend.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this amazing book!
I loved this book! I especially love that the entire story takes place in one day, since I think it adds to the feeling that every minute is important. This book discusses many important themes related to voting, civic responsibility, activism, and Black Lives Matter. The author switches perspectives between the two main characters, Marva and Duke, and makes both characters relatable and likable. There are moments where Marva's over-the-top obsession with voting rights activism comes off just a bit more like a caricature than like a real person, but overall, both the main characters are multi-dimensional. There is a bit of stereotyping in the book, especially in the character of Marva's white boyfriend Alec, but I think it serves a good purpose and doesn't come across as just falling back on playing into stereotypes. This book brings up real and serious issues in a fun and hopeful way, and I think it is a great way to help young people become familiar with these issues. Definitely recommend!
I loved this book! I especially love that the entire story takes place in one day, since I think it adds to the feeling that every minute is important. This book discusses many important themes related to voting, civic responsibility, activism, and Black Lives Matter. The author switches perspectives between the two main characters, Marva and Duke, and makes both characters relatable and likable. There are moments where Marva's over-the-top obsession with voting rights activism comes off just a bit more like a caricature than like a real person, but overall, both the main characters are multi-dimensional. There is a bit of stereotyping in the book, especially in the character of Marva's white boyfriend Alec, but I think it serves a good purpose and doesn't come across as just falling back on playing into stereotypes. This book brings up real and serious issues in a fun and hopeful way, and I think it is a great way to help young people become familiar with these issues. Definitely recommend!
3.5/5
Super cute and super timely one-day-adventure novel—with a good amount of focus on important social issues.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
Super cute and super timely one-day-adventure novel—with a good amount of focus on important social issues.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
The premise of this was perfect for the voting season this year. I enjoyed following the characters through their day, learning more about them, and watching their adventures unfold.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the early copy!
This was so good. It was a little all-in-one-day story about the importance of voting. There’s even a little romance too. This book tackled racial micro-aggressions, voter suppression, and white privilege. It was pretty short, so there’s not a ton to say about it, but I know a lot of Gen Z kids are huge into the activism scene and I think this will be a really good story for them leading up to the 2020 election. The voices of both main characters felt authentic. It’s really little things like Duke responding “bet.” as a text that makes them feel genuine but a lot of YA authors still don’t have that same touch.
It’s a little questionable that Marva starts the day with a boyfriend and develops feelings for Duke over the day, but there was no cheating in the book. The romance is a little rushed but it’s acknowledged and seems pretty well justified considering.
It’s a great time to read and support a fluffy Black political book, so I recommend checking this one out when it comes out next month.
I’ll put a content warning here for a missing cat, because it’s a decently sized part of the plot, & brings up really bad memories for me at least, but /////spoiler alert///// she comes home okay by the end.
This was so good. It was a little all-in-one-day story about the importance of voting. There’s even a little romance too. This book tackled racial micro-aggressions, voter suppression, and white privilege. It was pretty short, so there’s not a ton to say about it, but I know a lot of Gen Z kids are huge into the activism scene and I think this will be a really good story for them leading up to the 2020 election. The voices of both main characters felt authentic. It’s really little things like Duke responding “bet.” as a text that makes them feel genuine but a lot of YA authors still don’t have that same touch.
It’s a little questionable that Marva starts the day with a boyfriend and develops feelings for Duke over the day, but there was no cheating in the book. The romance is a little rushed but it’s acknowledged and seems pretty well justified considering.
It’s a great time to read and support a fluffy Black political book, so I recommend checking this one out when it comes out next month.
I’ll put a content warning here for a missing cat, because it’s a decently sized part of the plot, & brings up really bad memories for me at least, but /////spoiler alert///// she comes home okay by the end.