A review by alertnerd
Indivisible by Daniel Aleman

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

4.5

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Nailing his next audition, acing the ACTs and finding a boyfriend are 16-year-old Matt Garcia’s biggest concerns. But when he returns home from school one day and finds out that ICE has taken both his parents into custody, now he’s responsible for taking care of his 9-year-old sister, running his dad’s store and trying to keep his parents from being deported.

Indivisible is a heartbreaking book about a difficult topic, but is still full of tons of heart and even a little optimism. In the end, it is still able to be hopeful.

Nobody should have to go through the things that Matt has gone through and no kid should have to worry about these things.

This is obviously a very timely and relevant read and it gives a very clear picture of what it’s like for children left behind by inhumane deportation laws.

TW: deportation, racism, anxiety

Thanks to The Novl for this ARC!

Release date: May 4, 2021

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