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challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sammy Lou has been on the hunt for one thing since he's been a little kid--a house for him and his autistic brother, Avery; a place they can be warm and safe and happy. But in the meantime, and without a family who will take care of them, Sammy is forced to steal houses until they save up enough money for their own. But when he steals into the De Lainey's house and accidentally spends the day with the chaotic family, everything changes for Sam.
I loved this book with every little piece of my heart. Sammy and Avery are such cinnamon roll characters and I just wanted to give them a mug of hot chocolate and wrap them in a blanket. I also love the De Lainey's, especially Moxie, Jeremy, and their father. What a sweet and wholesome family! And so realistic--not perfect, but perfect for Sam.
Ahh this book is so adorable. And very sad and troubling but also with rays of hope and happiness and humor and the writing is beautiful and I love love loved it so much!
I loved this book with every little piece of my heart. Sammy and Avery are such cinnamon roll characters and I just wanted to give them a mug of hot chocolate and wrap them in a blanket. I also love the De Lainey's, especially Moxie, Jeremy, and their father. What a sweet and wholesome family! And so realistic--not perfect, but perfect for Sam.
Ahh this book is so adorable. And very sad and troubling but also with rays of hope and happiness and humor and the writing is beautiful and I love love loved it so much!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Violence and Terminal illness
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