A review by tales_of_erasmo
Husky by Justin Sayre

4.0

I found this gem at a Dollar Tree back in October. I haven't read a YA book in a while, but I picked it up because A.) It was a dollar, & B.) The main character is a plus-sized boy. Usually, those characters are the side-kick best friends, or comic relief, and they are never given a personality that doesn't revolve around their weight. I liked that this book was more than the characters self-esteem and labels, but also about his interests, friendships, and family life as a 13 year-old boy living in modern day New York.  It's an easy read that's slightly humorous, and sad at times. Reading this as an adult takes me back, and 13 year-old me would have loved to see some representation. My only issue was some of the annoying characters. (Sometimes the protagonist himself too.) But I guess that's how kids are? Overall, it's a book I'm glad I stumbled upon.
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4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐