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melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
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
piperlee's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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
4.5
This book is a beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of the relationship between Sammy, a young house thief, and his older brother Avery, who is autistic, and how their need for each other shapes how they exist in their day to day life. Sammy is an “invisible boy” longing to be known and cared for like he does for his brother and in a way his parents refused to. When he accidentally comes across a messy, joyful family, he’s captivated by the feeling of belonging and realizes the rough life he was living before isn’t what he wants. As a sucker for all things found family and fierce sibling relationships, this novel kept me consistently invested in the stories of these two broken and lovable brothers and their search for safety.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Ableism, Child abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Toxic relationship
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Misogyny
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