Reviews

Do You Know Me? by Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott

hjreads16's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

pangobooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

adelita18's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is the sequel to "Can You See Me?" and needs to be read in order to be more impactful. I found this book to be much more hopeful, inspiring, and uplifting than the first book. The main character, Tally, demonstrates incredible growth in "Do You Know Me?" in the way she deals with her anxiety, accepts her autism, stands up to bullies, and engages with others and the world around her in her own special way. I particularly appreciated the way Libby Scott and Rebecca Wescott wrote the characters of Gregory (Gory), Jade, and Layla. Their interactions with Tally and Tally's journal writings about them were beautifully done. 

I think this book serves kids and adults in two very impactful ways: (1) the story provides an incredible window into the world of "neurodivergent" and "neurotypical" middle school kids and provides concrete ways to engage with peers where they are with examples of anti-bullying and (2) reminds adults to stop and really evaluate situations and engage with kids in different, calmer, more compassionate ways because we all have our own struggles. Knee jerk judgements and their reactions help no one and Tally and her story portray this masterfully. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

foxxie52's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is a sequel to another book called "Can You See Me?" I didn't know this when I picked it up but it is easy to read as a standalone. It does refer to the first book a few times (enough to give away the plot) but it's fine. 

I enjoyed this book because it is written by a young girl with autism (and her mother). I work with children with autism so I was hoping to gain further insight so I can fully support them. Unfortunately I didn't find it helpful in that regard as what works for Tally may not work for others. Still, the story was engaging and I liked the characters. I will keep an eye out for the other books in this series. 

sienna727's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

artisticbookworm's review against another edition

5.0

This was a moving story. I feel like it had more emotions than the first book in the series. The addition of Skye (the bully) and 2 other autistic characters forced Tally to find out if she wanted to fit in or not. I think it teaches a really good lesson to people of all ages.

livinlife100's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

faemorgan's review against another edition

5.0

I flew through this, I loved Tally even more and the friends that she made were also lovable in their own way. Gregory, though a little loud was so cute with that kitten and I just wanted to give him a great big hug. Same with Jade, and I understand her situation a lot. I know a lot of facts about certain things that a lot of people just don't really care about, glad she has Gregory to talk to at school hopefully now. Glad, Layla and Tally made up in the right way.
Skye and a lot of the teacher can buzz off, I hated Skye the second she showed up and I don't wanna talk about the teachers.
This definitely reminds me of when I had to go on similar trips and I remember a lot of things that I hated (Mostly heights) and a lot of things I loved.
Really loved this book!!

astridraeburn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

akosua14's review against another edition

5.0

This book gave me a different perspective I loved the main character and it was an amazing book.