A review by coffeedogsbooks
Two Winters by Lauren Emily Whalen

[b:Two Winters|54278591|Two Winters|Lauren Emily Whalen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1620475030l/54278591._SY75_.jpg|84699488] is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's [b:The Winter's Tale|44133|The Winter's Tale|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327893509l/44133._SX50_.jpg|6302847]. This is one I have not read so I can't say how comparable the retelling is but this is a great upper YA story. The story is told in two timelines, the first being 1987 when Paulina is 17 and her best friend Mia is pregnant and trying to keep it secret from everyone, including the father, Tesla. Paulina is also in a secret relationship with a school athlete, both are bisexual and not out. The second half of the book takes place in 2014, Perdita is 17, adopted, and really wondering where she came from. We also see some flashbacks in the form of letters from Mia and Tesla. This is an engaging book but does cover some heavy topics such as teen pregnancy, homophobia, and bullying, but it's not so heavy as to be tedious. It's also a story of choices and how they can affect our life and future. I recommend this and give it 3.75 of 5 stars and thank Suzy's Approved Book Tours, Lauren Emily Whalen, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. My thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.