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A review by asparagusisreading
Something Like Possible by Miel Moreland
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Thank you to the author, publisher, the FierceReads team, and NetGalley for this e-arc to read and review! This does not sway my opinion, all thoughts are my own.
Something Like Possible by Miel Moreland is a young adult contemporary with queer romance. SLP follows Madison, a high school student who enjoys creating campaigns for people and topics she's passionate about. On the worst day of her life, her girlfriend dumps her and then fires her from the campaign, then she rear-ends the car of a student government advisor that could help her win a spot in at a prestigious youth politics summer camp. Despite this terrible day, Madison quickly forms another plan to work on another campaign for someone else running to be junior class president. She will not let this day get her down. Soon, she finds her perfect candidate - the two get along and play to each other's strengths while also falling for each other.
I know little about political campaigns and found this story to be both fun and educational on the behind-the-scenes of a campaign, even if its one that isn't as grand as a presidential campaign. I was sucked in and enjoying the story, especially Madison's ambition and new friend group that supports each other and lifts them up. I do think I missed my time reading this book, I likely would have enjoyed it more if I was younger, but I had a fun time reading this and rooting for the Veronica x Madison team to win. The story is full of passion and heart, typical high school drama and conflict, up until about 78%-90%. The book description describes "But when she and a group of queer classmates discover a pattern of harassment within the student government, Madison's forced to shift gears once again." Knowing this prior to reading, I was waiting for the pattern of harassment and conflict to be revealed. For it to come to a head so late in the book, mentioning this in the description felt like a spoiler because I was waiting for it to happen. I don't mind this being included in the story since its something necessary to be discussed, especially for the target audience that may experience this, I just wish it wasn't "spoiled" in the description or integrated more seamlessly. The ending almost felt like a completely different book andMadison's sister felt like she was only added in to be a comfort and guide to the victim's at the end (her assault was mentioned like 3 times and then forgotten about.)
Something Like Possible by Miel Moreland is a young adult contemporary with queer romance. SLP follows Madison, a high school student who enjoys creating campaigns for people and topics she's passionate about. On the worst day of her life, her girlfriend dumps her and then fires her from the campaign, then she rear-ends the car of a student government advisor that could help her win a spot in at a prestigious youth politics summer camp. Despite this terrible day, Madison quickly forms another plan to work on another campaign for someone else running to be junior class president. She will not let this day get her down. Soon, she finds her perfect candidate - the two get along and play to each other's strengths while also falling for each other.
I know little about political campaigns and found this story to be both fun and educational on the behind-the-scenes of a campaign, even if its one that isn't as grand as a presidential campaign. I was sucked in and enjoying the story, especially Madison's ambition and new friend group that supports each other and lifts them up. I do think I missed my time reading this book, I likely would have enjoyed it more if I was younger, but I had a fun time reading this and rooting for the Veronica x Madison team to win. The story is full of passion and heart, typical high school drama and conflict, up until about 78%-90%. The book description describes "But when she and a group of queer classmates discover a pattern of harassment within the student government, Madison's forced to shift gears once again." Knowing this prior to reading, I was waiting for the pattern of harassment and conflict to be revealed. For it to come to a head so late in the book, mentioning this in the description felt like a spoiler because I was waiting for it to happen. I don't mind this being included in the story since its something necessary to be discussed, especially for the target audience that may experience this, I just wish it wasn't "spoiled" in the description or integrated more seamlessly. The ending almost felt like a completely different book and
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia and Homophobia