A review by bookcheshirecat
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

“Whatever happens”—his grip tightens a little—“I wish you all the best, Benjamin De Backer.” He says it with a smile. “You deserve it.”

➽ I finally got around to reading I Wish You All the Best! It's an emotional story about Ben, a nonbinary teen whose coming out goes horribly wrong. They are thrown out of their parent's house and have no choice but to go live with their estranged sister. Hannah never got along with their parents, so they barely knew each other. Luckily, she takes in Ben and tries to help them together with her husband. I really felt for Ben, as they were in a bad situation and struggled to adjust to their new life. I liked that we saw Hannah and Ben reconnecting and dealing with their shared past, as a lot of things were left unsaid. Ben's also attending therapy for their anxiety and panic attacks, which was worsened by their parent's rejection and bigoted behavior. I appreciated the mental health representation and how Ben finds Nathan, a charismatic student at their new school who's super supportive. Their growing dynamic was really sweet and just what Ben needed in order to have the courage to deal with their struggles! 
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