ollieander 's review for:

Starfish by Lisa Fipps

3.25

hopeful fast-paced

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 This is a great collection for younger audiences who might be struggling with weight issues, bullying, or who don't understand the impact of their own actions on others. I appreciated that the take was nuanced enough to address why some people treat others poorly but does not condone the behavior, and fights for self acceptance and equality. That said, there was an air of over perfection to the interactions between the characters. As much as this book would be great for the healing and acceptance process of its designated audience, it didn't hold much more for a seasoned or older/mature reader.