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adventurous
hopeful
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
Andrea Williams is 17, has cerebral palsy, and realized she’s bisexual (and in love with her best friend Hailee) just in time for her last summer break of high school.
This book is a delight! I especially love Andrea’s family and community. I’m especially excited that the book allows Andrea to have both queer and disabled communities around her and that that community is made up of characters that feel fleshed out and lived in. This story and its telling feel geared towards young adults but without talking down to readers or trying to sound too “hip”. Even when the decisions the characters make are frustrating, they feel realistic and relatable, and the story balances romance and coming-of-age nicely. The audio narration by Tamika Katon-Donegal is also excellent, giving life to Andrea.
I would recommend this book to diverse readers of young adult fiction.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me an eARC in return for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, Classism, Biphobia, and Toxic friendship
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