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The Upside of Unrequited
by Becky Albertalli
Every once in a while you come across a book that you just can't put down. But you do. You put it down because you never want it to end. This was the Upside Of Unrequited. I could have easily read this in one sitting, but I found myself stopping, putting it down for a couple hours, reading a couple more pages, putting it down, etc. This book was so incredibly stunning. I don't even know where to begin.
The Story Line
Molly and Cassie are twins. Twins with such a strong relationship. However, these twins are so innately different in every single way. The story is told from Molly's prospective. She is 17 years old, and has never had a boyfriend. She has, however, had twenty-six crushes. When Molly's twin sister Cassie gets a new girlfriend, a rift forms in the twin's relationship. Molly struggles with being her own person and finding a way to move past her own insecurities. Enter cute boys - Will and Reid. As for the rest of the story line, I will let you discover.
The Characters
Undoubtedly, the thing that sets this book apart from other YA contemporaries is it's authentic characters with such a wide range of diversity. We have Black, Asian, White, Gay, Straight, Pan-Sexual, Bi-Sexual. And what amazes me is how effortlessly the diversity was woven into the story line. It didn't feel forced. A lot of times in other novels, you get the vibe that an author just really wants to put in diverse characters just for the sake of having diverse characters. At times it can feel so forced and disingenuous. But Becky Albertalli wove in these unique and diverse characters so seamlessly, you almost don't even notice it. But you do. And it is beautiful.
Final Thoughts
The Upside of Unrequited is a book everyone needs to experience. There were so many laugh out loud moments. I felt like I was in high school, right there with these characters. So rarely do I read a YA book where I literally have nothing but good things to say. Everything in this book was so purposeful. Every single line in this book was so authentic. If I could rate this book higher, I would. Becky Albertalli knocked it out of the park with this one guys. Do yourself a favor. Pick up a copy when it comes out in April.
The Story Line
Molly and Cassie are twins. Twins with such a strong relationship. However, these twins are so innately different in every single way. The story is told from Molly's prospective. She is 17 years old, and has never had a boyfriend. She has, however, had twenty-six crushes. When Molly's twin sister Cassie gets a new girlfriend, a rift forms in the twin's relationship. Molly struggles with being her own person and finding a way to move past her own insecurities. Enter cute boys - Will and Reid. As for the rest of the story line, I will let you discover.
The Characters
Undoubtedly, the thing that sets this book apart from other YA contemporaries is it's authentic characters with such a wide range of diversity. We have Black, Asian, White, Gay, Straight, Pan-Sexual, Bi-Sexual. And what amazes me is how effortlessly the diversity was woven into the story line. It didn't feel forced. A lot of times in other novels, you get the vibe that an author just really wants to put in diverse characters just for the sake of having diverse characters. At times it can feel so forced and disingenuous. But Becky Albertalli wove in these unique and diverse characters so seamlessly, you almost don't even notice it. But you do. And it is beautiful.
Final Thoughts
The Upside of Unrequited is a book everyone needs to experience. There were so many laugh out loud moments. I felt like I was in high school, right there with these characters. So rarely do I read a YA book where I literally have nothing but good things to say. Everything in this book was so purposeful. Every single line in this book was so authentic. If I could rate this book higher, I would. Becky Albertalli knocked it out of the park with this one guys. Do yourself a favor. Pick up a copy when it comes out in April.