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A review by ceciii
The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya MacGregor
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was so good I don't even know where to start!!
The characters are everything and they are so diverse!! I loved Sam so much and they are a great main character. I also love how I could see a little of the world through their eyes and understand more the way autistic people feel and think.
And also the side characters are amazing! Sam's relationships with their friends and their Dad were so wholesome. They completely stole my heart!
The plot is really good. Even though the book starts very introductory, it doesn't feel slow. I actually liked seeing Sam adapting into their new school.
But the real thing here is the murder mystery. The author really had me making theories on who the murderer was and my mind was so full of questions all the time. This book has a lot of minor plotwists (and a couple big ones), and they kept me reading without being able to stop!
I really recommend this book!! It's very well paced, and the chapters aren't long! The characters are very loveable and it has a lot of LGBTQIA+ representation, which I loved!!!
The characters are everything and they are so diverse!! I loved Sam so much and they are a great main character. I also love how I could see a little of the world through their eyes and understand more the way autistic people feel and think.
And also the side characters are amazing! Sam's relationships with their friends and their Dad were so wholesome. They completely stole my heart!
The plot is really good. Even though the book starts very introductory, it doesn't feel slow. I actually liked seeing Sam adapting into their new school.
But the real thing here is the murder mystery. The author really had me making theories on who the murderer was and my mind was so full of questions all the time. This book has a lot of minor plotwists (and a couple big ones), and they kept me reading without being able to stop!
I really recommend this book!! It's very well paced, and the chapters aren't long! The characters are very loveable and it has a lot of LGBTQIA+ representation, which I loved!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Death, and Bullying
Moderate: Death, Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder