st3phy_ 's review for:

The Leavers by Lisa Ko
2.75
hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

while the story was reflective and both Deming and Polly were trying to make their way back to each other, they didn't change. There was no growth. I know it isn't always that way in life either, but they both wanted changes that they didn't want to commit to doing. Also, the author uses Food Lion as a grocery store Deming goes to in Syracuse. It's an error - the furthest north they go is Delaware.