A review by lost_windsock
Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I enjoyed this book quite a lot. I really loved the chemistry between Olan and Marvin, and their interactions at the beginning while they flirted via text and got to know each other were so cute. I really loved how they each had a lightness in regards to their physical relationship to each other, too. It still had that intensity, but there was giggling and clumsiness and so much gentle fondness. The big emotional issues in this book I feel were handled really well, and there wasn't too terrible of a break up...but I almost wanted either more or less drama somehow. The author managed to Sprinkle in just enough angst to really dig in, but not enough for a good proper wallow, and in this case, with these characters, I kind of dislike how middle of the road it ended up being. But! I really thought the ending came together so well, and it really was a lovely story overall.
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