A review by aclopez6
Breakout by Kate Messner

3.0

As a younger-middle-grade book, this lacked some of the fast-paced storytelling that many authors rely on. Owen's drawings were unnecessary and did not provide more depth to Nora or Sean's character, and the story dragged in the middle. However, there are many positives, such as the setting the story in a town that is primarily employed by the local prison, showing multiple perspectives on racial bias and minor moments of reflection for the adult characters, and having a joy factor (running/cross country).