A review by itsjustkatereading
Joined at the Joints by Marissa Eller

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Joined at the Joints is the kind of book that pops up now and again to remind me how important YA (and even more specifically, diverse YA) books are. This was affirming, comforting, necessary and incredibly sweet. Ivy goes on multiple journey's throughout this book and each one is handled with sensitivity and love. The way book has the power to make many of its readers feel seen in a way that so few pieces of fiction offer is a type of special that can't be underestimated. My only slight qualm with this book was the story line between Ivy and her friend Rory but even that is a story and experience that deserved to be told. Overall, this was a warm, eye opening and heartfelt read and one I'd happily recommend.