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A review by bg_oseman_fan
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It’s rare that a sequel can measure up to the original, but this one does. The continuation of Ari and Dante’s story flows so beautifully from where the first book ended. You really feel for these characters as they navigate the transition between child and adult. I especially liked how they showcased the difficulty of confronting injustice and how joy and love and acceptance have to be fought for. a fantastic story that needed to be told and was told so well.
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Racism, Alcohol, Cursing, Murder, Car accident, Child death, Sexual content, and Violence