A review by lsmith725
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

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

4.0

This was an enjoyable, older-style YA coming of age story.  Our main character is coping with her brother being accused of sexual assault; she has to deal with learning that he is not quite the person she thought he was.  Her parents make her feel uncomfortable about her eating habits, which leads to disordered eating.  There are so many hot issues for young adults tackled in here, and though it may feel a little outdated, I think many of them would find it super relatable and helpful.  I appreciated this for what it did, not because it was super gripping and fast paced.
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