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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Not a genre I would normally read, but it tackles social issues such as voter suppression, white privilege, social media, interracial relationships, and growing up Black in lighter but meaningful ways. Predictable and enjoyable enough but I’m not seeking out another rom-com social issues YA novel soon.
This story about two Black teens who meet in line on Election Day has moments that address important and serious issues about voting rights and racism, but also maintains the lighter vibe of a sweet YA romance. Fun read for ages 13 and up!
This was an excellent single day read because it takes place in a single day, and as much as Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist was meaningful for me as a teen, I think this book would have done it even more if it had been around in my youth. The pacing is great, the adult characters are well rendered and not cartoonish, and it feels actually For Teens, which is getting rare in YA these days. So so good.
I enjoyed this book that addressed race issues as well as election difficulties. Very timely read. At times, the voice of Marva was a bit immature in the audio narration, which did become distracting but didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story.
Great book- had some really cute moments (Eartha Kitty forever) and some serious discussion about why voting is important no matter the age. I loved the author's perspective because as a white northerner it was good to be reminded there are voting issues for many people of color. The author did it in a way that expressed urgency, but not heavy-handed. I would recommend it for any 16-17 year old getting ready to vote for the first time.
The library gave me a free copy of this book (probably wouldn't have read it otherwise lol). The story was cute, but the stuff about how important voting is got corny (of course, a young adult novel isn't the best place to find a nuanced discussion of the impact of voting). Overall the novel might be good for high school readers starting to understand the political system, but I alas am not one of those.
Also they totally write off one character's complaint about the 2 party system when that's a totally valid complaint about the Republican and Democratic parties and it doesn't always come from a place of privilege!!
Also they totally write off one character's complaint about the 2 party system when that's a totally valid complaint about the Republican and Democratic parties and it doesn't always come from a place of privilege!!
I wanted to like this book more. YAL with strong voices standing up about the importance of voting and racial issues. However, I wasn't a fan of the narrators for the audio book. It sounded like adults trying to act cool by talking like kids. Yeah. Cringey. And also I feel like the cursing through the book didn't flow, as if the cursing was there to again reiterate the fact that it's kids talking. It just didn't sit well, and I have a sailor mouth. Overall, it was a cute story that sometimes had teeth to it. A little predictable but a decent read to enjoy before the election.
Go vote.
Go vote.
4.5 Can’t wait to hear what the teens at the book club think!
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