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Asking for a Friend
by Ronnie Riley
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
This is a really sweet, fairly quick read! Eden and their friends felt fully formed and realistic, able to open up to each other in a way that they're not able to open up to other people. I will say, it felt like there were too many conversations about queerness and identity, which are important! But they didn't necessarily add too much to the plot. They tended to slow down the ommentum of the book.
Not a bad middle grade read, though! Especially for kids who might feel alone like Eden does at the beginning of the book.
Not a bad middle grade read, though! Especially for kids who might feel alone like Eden does at the beginning of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness
Minor: Ableism, Lesbophobia, Outing