A review by modernhobbitvibes
Breakout by Kate Messner

3.0

Uneven in places with the thematic angles, but an overall engaging story. Despite how on the nose some of the social issues felt, there wasn't anything TOO egregious (or at least, nothing I hadn't heard before in other stories), and there were a lot of moments that felt really realistic, which helped even things out (Elidee's frustrations at having to be the "good" daughter, Nora having to grapple with complex social issues for the first time, Lizzie's struggles with her own family drama).

That said, I am BEGGING contemporary authors to stop referencing Hamilton in everything, please, it's going to get so dated so fast.