A review by mactimickey
The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

4.5

very very cute book, definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun sometimes emotional YA adventure book with some light childhood romance. Loved the accurate depictions of the lifestyle at the time. It would have gotten 5 stars if not for

The main character having to settle for other protagonists using the wrong pronouns for them for over 3/4 of the book.