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A review by gem114
AfterMath by Emily Barth Isler
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Aftermath is a great middle grades novel by Emily Barth Isler. The story follows 7th grade Lucy in her transition to a new school. Her family moved to start over after her younger brother's death from a heart condition. Lucy is no stranger to grief, and neither are any of her classmates at her new school. Four years ago, there was a tragic school shooting at the school that killed 27 people, including students and staff. Lucy struggles with balancing her own grief while learning about her classmates' traumas.
I don't read that many middle grade novels, and I was surprised at how openly Aftermath confronted such serious topics. Still, everything was definitely handled in an age-appropriate manner. I even think this could be a great book for adults to read with the middle schoolers in their lives to open up lines of communication since that is a conflict in the story with Lucy and her parents.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Lerner Audiobooks for the ARC!
I don't read that many middle grade novels, and I was surprised at how openly Aftermath confronted such serious topics. Still, everything was definitely handled in an age-appropriate manner. I even think this could be a great book for adults to read with the middle schoolers in their lives to open up lines of communication since that is a conflict in the story with Lucy and her parents.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Lerner Audiobooks for the ARC!
Moderate: Grief, Mass/school shootings