raethereviewer 's review for:

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

5.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

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This was a masterpiece from start to finish and I loved every minute of it. The story does a great job of capturing that post-high school dread of trying to figure out what you want to do with your life and making it separate from your parents. The trials, tribulations, and major fails that follow add to Ari’s story in such a real way. And the romance was super cute. Highly recommend!