Scan barcode
A review by discarded_dust_jacket
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
*squeal* Ok, it’s official: this was my favorite one in the series. I’m obsessed with Eve and Jacob. The autism representation is wonderful on its own, but I really loved how purposeful Hibbert was in establishing the validity of self-diagnosis.
A formal diagnosis was important and helpful to Jacob growing up, but in Eve’s case, it’s enough that she knows herself, and doesn’t need anyone else to confirm it for her. I love that! It’s so representative of the spectrum of people on the spectrum (forgive me, I couldn’t resist) and their wildly varying needs.
A formal diagnosis was important and helpful to Jacob growing up, but in Eve’s case, it’s enough that she knows herself, and doesn’t need anyone else to confirm it for her. I love that! It’s so representative of the spectrum of people on the spectrum (forgive me, I couldn’t resist) and their wildly varying needs.
Graphic: Abandonment and Ableism
Minor: Bullying