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A review by ashley_nicole_bee
Made You Up by Francesca Zappia
4.0
This book was originally a required reading for me this semester, but it was later changed to an optional based on the book's content. Based on the book's cover I felt that the cover would be dark. However, it was actually quite a light hearted take on a serious mental disorder. After having this book taken off of my required reading based on its content, I expected the book to be graphic or to make me uncomfortable, but I was surprised to see that the book did not bother me at all.
This was my favorite book from my Young Adult Literature class. I liked how believable Alex actions were. I liked how real Alex's insecurities felt. I loved the vivid descriptions of Alex's pain. I did not like how unbelievable the sub plot was. It felt unnecessary, childish, and over dramatized. I would recommend this students for mature, middle school students and high schoolers. I might use it in a classroom to spark a discussion on mental health.
Warnings:
Language: Moderate use of language.
Sex: Although not terribly graphic, the main character is involved in a sexually explicit scene. It is implied that a student has been sexually abused by her principal. In a party scene sex is said to be going on in the background.
Rock and Roll: The book is about a schizophrenic. Some scenes derived from Alex'a schizophrenia can be considered unsettling to some audiences.
Violence: An important character's parent is abusive. A principal tries to harm a student and Alex is injured in the process.
Alcohol: An important character's parent is an alcoholic. In addition, a party scene with alcohol is presented.
This was my favorite book from my Young Adult Literature class. I liked how believable Alex actions were. I liked how real Alex's insecurities felt. I loved the vivid descriptions of Alex's pain. I did not like how unbelievable the sub plot was. It felt unnecessary, childish, and over dramatized. I would recommend this students for mature, middle school students and high schoolers. I might use it in a classroom to spark a discussion on mental health.
Warnings:
Language: Moderate use of language.
Sex: Although not terribly graphic, the main character is involved in a sexually explicit scene. It is implied that a student has been sexually abused by her principal. In a party scene sex is said to be going on in the background.
Rock and Roll: The book is about a schizophrenic. Some scenes derived from Alex'a schizophrenia can be considered unsettling to some audiences.
Violence: An important character's parent is abusive. A principal tries to harm a student and Alex is injured in the process.
Alcohol: An important character's parent is an alcoholic. In addition, a party scene with alcohol is presented.