A review by shansometimes
Old Enough by Haley Jakobson

inspiring reflective 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

5.0

I always refuse to pick a #1 favorite book of the year, but I have to be honest: Whenever someone has the nerve to ask me what my favorite book I read in 2023 is, Old Enough is the first one that comes to mind.

Old Enough is a campus novel (and I freaking love campus novels) with coming-of-age elements. Savannah, the main character, has recently come out as bisexual and is grappling with her new-found community and dating life at college, a traumatic past, and a very old friendship she fears she has outgrown. This book has much to say about the concept of found family, the complexities of friendship, and living as a sexual assault survivor.

I've tried and tried, but my words really can't accurately describe how much of an accomplishment I found this book—by a debut author!—to be. I closed it after the last page and instantly thought, "Wow. That was a perfect novel."
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