sn00pyk1d 's review for:

The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly
4.5
hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

A really enjoyable middle grade sci-fi story.  Great characters, setting, pacing, plotline, etc.  Kelly does a great job inferring topics without being "in your face" about it.  All members of my book club really liked it.