A review by ravensandlace
Disappearing Act: A True Story by Jiordan Castle

3.5

Title: Disappearing Act

Author: Jordan Castle

Genre: Novel in Verse

Format: hardback library book

Series: NA

Star Rating: 3.5 stars

tw: toxic/abusive relationship, pill usage, suicide attempt, fat shaming, mentions of a dead animal, anti-Semitism, racism, underage drinking, car accident

I don’t read a lot of novel in verse. It’s not that I avoid the genre, it’s just a genre I don’t read a lot of. I think I’ve only read a couple books that were novel in verse. It’s not something I reach for honestly. So when I saw this was the book of the month for my YA Not Club, I was pretty excited. I like trying to read books outside my favorite genres. 

This book was okay. I don’t have a lot of thoughts about it. I think that a lot of teens would relate to this book, however. Because it’s more than just about Jiordan’s dad going to jail. During the book, Jordan becomes a teenager, and with that brings challenges that happen when you become a teen. So I think kids that are becoming teens will relate very well to this book. I know that if I had read this when I was younger, I would have enjoyed it quite a bit. 

Overall, this was an okay book but I wasn’t the target audience for it. It had some good moments and I think a lot of teens will relate to it. It’s also for teens becoming teens, not just for those that have incarcerated parents. I do recommend this book; it’s a good book, just not for me.