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A review by msethna
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold
4.0
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked: I have been reading a lot of dark YA stories lately and this one while deep, was a much lighter read. There was no talk of suicide, drugs, cutting, etc. This is the story of a boy who runs away from home with his dead father's ashes on his way to find all the places his father wanted to be spread after he passed away. Along the way Vic meets Mad and her misfit friends who help him solve some of his riddles. There are themes of friendship, love, and family that carry on throughout the book. The characters are really and have a sweet, caring sense about themselves. There is also a bit of a mystery that is weaves throughout as well. While confusing in the beginning, it all made sense to me later on.
What I didn't love: the plot moves back and forth between present day and two weeks prior. There were times I had to stop and look back to see when the chapter was taking place. Some chapters moved faster than others but even in the end I don't regret continuing to read this story.
What I liked: I have been reading a lot of dark YA stories lately and this one while deep, was a much lighter read. There was no talk of suicide, drugs, cutting, etc. This is the story of a boy who runs away from home with his dead father's ashes on his way to find all the places his father wanted to be spread after he passed away. Along the way Vic meets Mad and her misfit friends who help him solve some of his riddles. There are themes of friendship, love, and family that carry on throughout the book. The characters are really and have a sweet, caring sense about themselves. There is also a bit of a mystery that is weaves throughout as well. While confusing in the beginning, it all made sense to me later on.
What I didn't love: the plot moves back and forth between present day and two weeks prior. There were times I had to stop and look back to see when the chapter was taking place. Some chapters moved faster than others but even in the end I don't regret continuing to read this story.