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The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler
4.0
★★★★☆/★★★★★
Book Review: The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler
Positives
🥠 Virginia
🥠 All the book references
🥠 Sea-glass-eyed, long haired artists who definitely do not skateboard, because no coordination
🥠 Growing up/growing some balls
Negatives
🥠 Somewhat predictable, but it didn't detract from the story
This super cute first person YA contemporary wasn't just fluff for the brain. Virginia is a fantastic protagonist and I can totally see her as a purple haired, kick-boxing curvaceous superhero. I loved all of the reading/book references, especially this one which had me laughing out loud:'I glance longingly at my bedside table , at the cover of Fates and Furies. I wish I could be reading right now.' Throw in a sea-eyed-eyed, long haired artist and some forbidden lust and we have a fun romp through New York as Virginia navigates her summer break (which is not going to plan) and some fairly serious issues involving her brother which could have serious ramifications for the future of her family.
Really enjoyed this, read it in two sittings - perfect summer YA read.
Book Review: The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler
Positives
🥠 Virginia
🥠 All the book references
🥠 Sea-glass-eyed, long haired artists who definitely do not skateboard, because no coordination
🥠 Growing up/growing some balls
Negatives
🥠 Somewhat predictable, but it didn't detract from the story
This super cute first person YA contemporary wasn't just fluff for the brain. Virginia is a fantastic protagonist and I can totally see her as a purple haired, kick-boxing curvaceous superhero. I loved all of the reading/book references, especially this one which had me laughing out loud:'I glance longingly at my bedside table , at the cover of Fates and Furies. I wish I could be reading right now.' Throw in a sea-eyed-eyed, long haired artist and some forbidden lust and we have a fun romp through New York as Virginia navigates her summer break (which is not going to plan) and some fairly serious issues involving her brother which could have serious ramifications for the future of her family.
Really enjoyed this, read it in two sittings - perfect summer YA read.