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katelynreesereads 's review for:
Ollie In Between
by Jess Callans
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
FIVE BRIGHT AND SHINY STARS FOR THIS GEM OF A BOOK! Ollie In Between is a story about a middle schooler trying to figure out who they are after being given an assignment to write an essay on what it means to be a woman. But it is also a story about growing up, about friendship, about grief, and about mental health. I loved getting to experience it all through Ollie’s inner monologue.
Along with the heavy topics featured in the book comes some potentially triggering instances of bullying, transphobia, homophobia, panic attacks/sensory overload, death of a parent (off page, past) which should be kept in mind before reading!
I hope Jess Callans continues to write queer stories like this!
Along with the heavy topics featured in the book comes some potentially triggering instances of bullying, transphobia, homophobia, panic attacks/sensory overload, death of a parent (off page, past) which should be kept in mind before reading!
I hope Jess Callans continues to write queer stories like this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Death of parent, Dysphoria
Moderate: Misogyny, Death of parent, Outing
Minor: Deadnaming, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
Death of a parent (off page, in the past)