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A review by ezwolf
The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I will never stop being surprised at the way that middle grade books can bring me to tears so quickly. Not because they're middle grade, but because the child I was is now getting the representation I didn't have and as an adult who knows how important these books will be and are to kids now means so much.
Stevie's story and feelings show perfectly why representation in media is so important and also being vocal about supporting marginalized communities. Deep down Stevie knows how she feels and she knows her mom has told her that boys can like boys and girls can like girls, but she's never thought about it applying to her. I think that is just as important or more than seeing representation because the uncertainty of how the people closest to you will react when it's you is so nerve wrecking.
I hope that The Deepest Breath will be one of those books that a kid finds at the library that helps them understand themselves better, just like Stevie did.
Stevie's story and feelings show perfectly why representation in media is so important and also being vocal about supporting marginalized communities. Deep down Stevie knows how she feels and she knows her mom has told her that boys can like boys and girls can like girls, but she's never thought about it applying to her. I think that is just as important or more than seeing representation because the uncertainty of how the people closest to you will react when it's you is so nerve wrecking.
I hope that The Deepest Breath will be one of those books that a kid finds at the library that helps them understand themselves better, just like Stevie did.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders