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Wonder by R.J. Palacio

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

it's hard to convey such complex and visceral emotions in writing, let alone in a middle grade novel, but Palacio does it with such ease.

The Holy Invitation: Understanding Your Sacred Temple Endowment by Anthony Sweat

a beautiful yet simple insight into one of the most important traditions of my faith <3

Back to Twelve by igsygrace

I was not expecting a political thriller about nuclear warfare, but I'm not mad about it.

Big Fish by Daniel Wallace

adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Daniel Wallace deserves an MVP award and a massive snog for writing about the intersection of parent-child relationships and mythmaking. 

The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I have faith in none of these adults because of their their issues, yet so much belief in all of these teenagers despite their issues. 

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5

the YA version of "Moonlight" (2016) that isn't as good as "Moonlight."

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

is this awful writing? yes.

did I have an absolutely great time? also yes.

does Edward low-key have rizz and great comedic timing? unfortunately yes.

(but really the amount of growls and sighs had me ready to pass away. did Stephanie not have access to any other verbs to describe dialogue???)

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

challenging reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Newland and Ellen crawled so Gatsby and Daisy could sprint. 

Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

a practically perfect female protagonist + a love interest with the maturity and intelligence of an almond = a very mid YA romance that barely has any romance

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Sam and Sadie desperately need therapy to overcome their miscommunication, narcissistic tendencies, and paralyzing insecurities. and yet despite all of this, I still found myself rooting for them.

also "Chapter VII: The NPC" is among the best pieces of literature in the 21st century. second-person narration is so difficult and Zevin does it so perfectly. I think we'll be talking about that chapter and her narration for a long, long time.