A review by agmaynard
Flamer by Mike Curato

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Aiden usually looks forward (mostly) to scout camp because it's a bit better experience than the bullying he experiences in middle school.  Summer is still to be endured though, and an instance of near self-harm really brings it home.  But there's hope at the end.