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mekuyatt_author 's review for:
Being Toffee
by Sarah Crossan
I NEED THIS BOOK. I know I just finished reading an ARC, but I need to go out and get a copy of this, right now. And so do you! This is such a powerful novel in verse. The writing is solid both from the poetic standpoint as well as narrative—not an easy balance to achieve. How the characters relate to each other is so authentic. I had a grandmother with dementia, and connected so much with Marla, and “Toffee.” Their stories unravel so naturally, creating a great sense of suspense and investment. I also love that the ending is hopeful while still being authentic. “Toffee” takes steps to get help in her situation. She finds community. What a great message that even if you are in a difficult situation, you are not alone. There are others who are struggling as well, and there’s help. You don’t need to keep running.
Here are some of my favorite quotes and poems:
Fireworks
Banging and cracking.
Darkness filled with
the dust of gunpowder.
Marla hides beneath her
duvet like a kitten.
Who knows what lurks
in the minds of others—
the grief they have gobbled up
and stashed away?
People
what is it they want anyway?
“Kelly-Anne starts to cry.
I’m so alone, she says.
We all are, I say.
But now we’re alone together.”
If you are looking for a novel in verse to read, this is my top recommendation.
Here are some of my favorite quotes and poems:
Fireworks
Banging and cracking.
Darkness filled with
the dust of gunpowder.
Marla hides beneath her
duvet like a kitten.
Who knows what lurks
in the minds of others—
the grief they have gobbled up
and stashed away?
People
what is it they want anyway?
“Kelly-Anne starts to cry.
I’m so alone, she says.
We all are, I say.
But now we’re alone together.”
If you are looking for a novel in verse to read, this is my top recommendation.