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Sugaring Off by Gillian French
4.0
Wow, this book surprised me! The first sixty pages were a bit slow, but after several false starts this book really grabbed me.
Gillian French’s writing is strong and confident, weaving details and imagery throughout the book in a delicate way that connects everything without feeling heavy handed or over-plotted. The book unfolds in an organic way but every piece feels intentional. The ending is satisfying without being cliché or sappy. I don’t know how else to say it, except that this book has breadth. These aren’t characters but real people. I can feel this story.
We need more books like this in YA fiction.
Four stars instead of five because of the difficult start. I’m glad I stuck it out though!
Gillian French’s writing is strong and confident, weaving details and imagery throughout the book in a delicate way that connects everything without feeling heavy handed or over-plotted. The book unfolds in an organic way but every piece feels intentional. The ending is satisfying without being cliché or sappy. I don’t know how else to say it, except that this book has breadth. These aren’t characters but real people. I can feel this story.
We need more books like this in YA fiction.
Four stars instead of five because of the difficult start. I’m glad I stuck it out though!