A review by frank_atlas
Something Like Possible by Miel Moreland

challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Haven’t read a YA book in a while and this was such a wonderful book to jump back into the genre! It feels like those teen rom-com Netflix movies and I mean that as the highest of compliments! Every character in this book reads like their ages(no euphoria syndrome here!) but it doesn’t read too young. Wonderful queer representation and being able to touch on more serious topics throughout, but in a way that can be digested by younger readers. The romance was so fun and cute and really encapsulates the teenage butterfly in stomach, innocent, crushes touching knees while watching a movie type of romance. A book that will for sure have younger  LGBTQ+ readers feeling represented in literature. The setting of school politics is one that all may not be able to connect to but it’s a fresh setting and nice to be so pro-getting kids to think politically. This book will have you cheesing, smiling, and  cheering for Madison and Victoria on their way down the campaign trail.

Something Like Possible feels like the book a lot of older queer adults probably wished they had growing up. A story of community, young love, how to show up for friends in need, queer solidarity, and standing up in the face adversity.