A review by _m0
Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

A light, quick read -- as I'm outside the YA/middle grade target demographic, this was a little simple, (for example, the "reveal" about M was very obvious and I guessed there was something up with Bells as well from the very beginning). The plot felt a little choppy towards the last third of the book and the end seemed very abrupt, but it's still a great story for the representation of a bi, Asian American protagonist with some diverse side characters. Might have to pick up the sequel!