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A review by t_mcconnell
The Happiest Girl in the World by Alena Dillon
5.0
This is my first book read by Alena Dillon, but she has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I could not put the book down. It was so beautifully written, the characters were complex and relatable, and the story setting that combines real events and real people into the lives of the characters was completely enthralling.
This story follows a gymnast, her journey to the Olympics, and her relationships with her family and her best friend. Life for everyone is consumed by the sport by expectations and goals. The intensity of the emotion in this book was wonderfully done, and the storyline mirrors the true stories of the gymnasts who spoke out about their experience with USA gymnastics in the past few years.
I really enjoyed this book and am sure it will become an instant must-read for many.
This story follows a gymnast, her journey to the Olympics, and her relationships with her family and her best friend. Life for everyone is consumed by the sport by expectations and goals. The intensity of the emotion in this book was wonderfully done, and the storyline mirrors the true stories of the gymnasts who spoke out about their experience with USA gymnastics in the past few years.
I really enjoyed this book and am sure it will become an instant must-read for many.