A review by literarybear
Old Enough by Haley Jakobson

funny inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is the kind of book that queer teenagers deserve to have. Yes, the dialogue can be cringy at times and lot of the character bonds are a little superficial, but I think this tackles important topics. That transition into adulthood and leaving behind some of who you used to be is such a key aspect of a bildungsroman. Add sexual assault into the mix and that transition is 10x harder. I hope that this gets to the people who need it most. I know if have really benefited from reading this when I was about 16-17.
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