A review by betweentheshelves
The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan

emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book in verse is a testament to kids being able to see themselves in the books that they read. Stevie is starting to have feelings for her desk mate, Chloe, and she doesn't understand them. Also struggling with anxiety, Stevie struggles about how to tell her mom and how to sort out these new feelings. 

There's a scene where Stevie goes to the public library, desperate for something to help her explain the feelings she's been having. Her interaction with the librarian was sweet, adorable, and I just loved it. It's probably one of my favorite things about this book. The librarian helps Stevie to see that she isn't alone, and if that isn't one of your goals as a librarian, you're probably (definitely) doing it wrong.

Anyway, this book is just so pure and a great addition to the ever growing LGBTQ+ middle grade pool of books. Honestly, the more representation you have, the better.
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