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bookbrig's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the style of this story because it flowed from one moment to the next in a way that felt almost like vignettes while not actually being vignettes, if that makes any sense. It made for a very quick and compelling read. Plus the characters were wonderful. I was hoping to bring it to our 8th graders, but there's a quick scene near the end with on-page sexy stuff that won't fly at our schools. I would definitely consider this for teens who want more like The Hate U Give and are looking for stories about teens of other ethnicities. No one is killed in this book, but it definitely touches on conversations about race between friends, peers, community members, etc. It's also sweet and funny and reads very realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Sexual content
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