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A review by plandocalrisian
Great or Nothing by Jessica Spotswood, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Joy McCullough
3.0
Thank you, NetGalley and Delacorte, for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Although I didn't realize it was a middle grade story, I really did enjoy this heartwarming read. This Little Women retelling is set during WWII after Beth's death. A grief-fueled argument between the March sisters catapults them off in separate directions, as they seek to do their part in the war, while also finding themselves through journeys outside their comfortability. As a retelling, don't expect the same story, but that's what makes this novel worthwhile. It really explored the characters in exciting new ways, while keeping true to the essence of each of the March sisters. I loved that one of the storylines included a sapphic love story, it was raw and thoughtfully explored for a young reader's book. The four different authors were able to effortlessly dive into each of the sisters' stories, and the POVs flowed perfectly. If you like historical fiction and want more of the March sisters, I definitely recommend.
~Little Women retelling
~Multiple POVs (e/sister taken on individually by each of the four authors)
~Historical Fiction - World War II setting
~Middle Grade Level
~Focuses on bonds of sisterhood, being a woman in WWII, love and grief
~Sapphic Representation
~Beth’s chapters in prose
Although I didn't realize it was a middle grade story, I really did enjoy this heartwarming read. This Little Women retelling is set during WWII after Beth's death. A grief-fueled argument between the March sisters catapults them off in separate directions, as they seek to do their part in the war, while also finding themselves through journeys outside their comfortability. As a retelling, don't expect the same story, but that's what makes this novel worthwhile. It really explored the characters in exciting new ways, while keeping true to the essence of each of the March sisters. I loved that one of the storylines included a sapphic love story, it was raw and thoughtfully explored for a young reader's book. The four different authors were able to effortlessly dive into each of the sisters' stories, and the POVs flowed perfectly. If you like historical fiction and want more of the March sisters, I definitely recommend.
~Little Women retelling
~Multiple POVs (e/sister taken on individually by each of the four authors)
~Historical Fiction - World War II setting
~Middle Grade Level
~Focuses on bonds of sisterhood, being a woman in WWII, love and grief
~Sapphic Representation
~Beth’s chapters in prose