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A review by animelanie
My Spare Heart by Jared Thomas
4.0
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Set in the outer suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, this touching contemporary novel deals with many issues that are facing teenagers and families today. From the point of view of Phoebe, a First Nation teenager with a Caucasian mother, the issues of racism, alcoholism, drugs, sexual assault and relationships are all looked at honestly. Jared Thomas has written a book that flows incredibly well, with relatable characters, all set in current, post 2020 Covid times. Various relationships fill this book – existing relationships, new friendships, new family and strained relationships. This book would suit fans of the books ‘The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling’ by Wai Chim and ‘The Library of Lost Things’ by Laura Taylor Namey.
Themes: Family & relationships, Contemporary, Mental Health, Racism, Sexual Assault, Alcoholism, Drugs
Set in the outer suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, this touching contemporary novel deals with many issues that are facing teenagers and families today. From the point of view of Phoebe, a First Nation teenager with a Caucasian mother, the issues of racism, alcoholism, drugs, sexual assault and relationships are all looked at honestly. Jared Thomas has written a book that flows incredibly well, with relatable characters, all set in current, post 2020 Covid times. Various relationships fill this book – existing relationships, new friendships, new family and strained relationships. This book would suit fans of the books ‘The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling’ by Wai Chim and ‘The Library of Lost Things’ by Laura Taylor Namey.
Themes: Family & relationships, Contemporary, Mental Health, Racism, Sexual Assault, Alcoholism, Drugs