A review by martapsalvado
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

When You Reach Me is really different from The List of Things That Will Not Change, the newest Stead's book that I absolutely loved. I couldn't really connect with this one. I think what I really like about this author is the way she writes about friendship and especially family. The whole mystery and time-travelling plot points were not my favorite. I still think it's a good middle grade book and understand why kids and adults would love it.