A review by diamondolc
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver

4.0

I ended up liking this book overall. I wasn't blown away by it, but it was definitely enjoyable and relatable and I think it makes an excellent children's book. That being said, as an adult, it was a bit difficult to look past its trope-iness. I found the characters to have pretty much zero personality other than the tropes they fit into, which made it difficult to feel invested in their problems at times.
However, I did find the story to be a lot more likable as it progressed. I liked the way everything fit together so perfectly at the end. It was very neat, leaving no loose ends. The metaphor and symbolism of the plot also becomes more and more apparent as the story goes on. I also liked the writing style, which to me felt a little bit reminiscent of other children's authors I've liked before (as in, Oliver's writing style was unoriginal, but in an enjoyable way, if that makes sense).
I would recommend giving this book a try if you're interested in reading it. Most people seem to adore it. Although I can't say I thought it was amazing, I can see why others might think so.
For me this is somewhere between a 3 and 4 star read...but I'll bump it up to 4 stars just to be nice, haha.