A review by bookiesncookies
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

5.0

I stayed up late to finish reading this book so ya know it was good. I read it in 1 (and a half) sittings. It lived up to my hopes of authentic voice and tone and story (except the teens wake up early most days like, that's the ONLY questionable part). There is so much good representation of cultures, identities, orientations, family types, body types. I am amazed and in awe of how wonderfully crafted this book is.

While I do have the sense that Albertalli's novels fit best with today's readers with not as much potential for longevity due to the numerous (and fabulous) pop culture references, I believe her books are worth reading today and SHOULD be read today.

I'd love to list the moments that resonated with me, but it would be long and cumbersome and better suited for a discussion than a review. Just know that the main character Molly and I had more in common than I anticipated and it was validating.