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jvanfosson's Reviews (171)
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am not a fan of speculative fiction, but Nancy McCabe’s Vaulting Through Time made me want to explore this genre more because it’s that good! This book showed me what good speculative fiction can do!
I love this intergenerational, time-traveling story that is full of suspense and left me reading late into the night. McCabe’s characters are complex and endearing. Mrs. Grundy particularly captivated me as a well-written foil to Elizabeth who seems one-dimensional at first, but becomes one of the most complex characters. I vote for a spin-off!
The backdrop of gymnastics works so well, too! Gymnastics isn’t a common sport shared in YA, so I loved seeing this representation. When I was a kid, I trained at the same facility where Mary Lou Retton got her start, so I appreciated the nostalgia and reminder of how grueling gymnastics can be and how it requires young people to make big choice about their life at such an early age. This book thoughtfully incorporated both technical and emotional elements of the sport in ways that felt honest and authentic to the sport and the characters.
Don’t miss this stand out time traveling book! You won’t regret vaulting through time with Elizabeth.
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This standout tribute to Matt(hew) Shepard excels best with Newman’s poetic language aside Britigan’s beautiful, stylist, and, at times, haunting illustrations. A tribute in every sense of the word, this book provides a textually sparse reflection of the small moments and well-lived life of Matthew Shepard before his horrific death. Unlike other stories about Matthew Shepard—particularly for young readers—this book centers Matthew’s life and legacy rather than focusing on his untimely and violent death. While Newman and Britigan do not overlook this significant moment in LGBTQIA+ history, they remain focused on humanizing Matt Shepard and showcasing the lasting impact his life has on the LGBTQIA+ community, the United States, and the world. This is a must read that will serve as a great introduction to this incredible young man or supplement any existing knowledge or book about Matthew Shepard and his tragic death.
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