A review by betweentheshelves
Melissa by Alex Gino

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A re-read for a book club, and it's just as good the second time (and also a very quick read!). Gino has since set more books in this universe, and I recommend them too if you're looking for some quick, great things to finish out your 2023.
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I have been meaning to read this book for forever, and I'm glad that I finally did! It's such a great character driven story, and I'm so happy that they changed the title. It also makes me even more excited to read Alex Gino's newest that just came out this year!

This really is a story about Melissa trying to find herself, and the support that she finds in her friend Kelly is so beautiful. I loved their friendship, and would love to see it evolve even more as Melissa gets the chance to come out as herself. A lovely, needed middle grade book for sure!
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