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A review by lauriehnatiuk
Things You Can't Say by Jenn Bishop
5.0
Thank you to author, Jenn Bishop, for providing an ARC to our book sharing group, #BookPortage.
A book that once I started, I couldn't put down. Drew is a young boy who is forced to grow up quickly after his father commits suicide when he was nine. Now twelve, Drew is still navigating life with his mom and younger brother Xander without his dad. Trying to sort out and express feelings of loss, friendship issues and a new crush are all explored in this novel and will be popular with the age group targeted. I love that Jenn Bishop has created a character that not only likes shooting hoops but enjoys cooking and loves storytelling and being in the library. I know many young males who will now have a book that allows their interests and passions to be shared. I also think that Bishop has filled a void in MG - the ramifications of life after suicide through a MG character. A definite preorder but will be worth it when it is released in March.
A book that once I started, I couldn't put down. Drew is a young boy who is forced to grow up quickly after his father commits suicide when he was nine. Now twelve, Drew is still navigating life with his mom and younger brother Xander without his dad. Trying to sort out and express feelings of loss, friendship issues and a new crush are all explored in this novel and will be popular with the age group targeted. I love that Jenn Bishop has created a character that not only likes shooting hoops but enjoys cooking and loves storytelling and being in the library. I know many young males who will now have a book that allows their interests and passions to be shared. I also think that Bishop has filled a void in MG - the ramifications of life after suicide through a MG character. A definite preorder but will be worth it when it is released in March.