Illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff
5 stars
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The novel-in-verse genre at its finest. I absolutely loved this book. Well-written with engaging characters, powerful themes, and a wonderful story.
Includes themes of friends growing apart, loss, grief, guilt, racism, crushes, masculinity, family, and societal expectations. There was so much packed into this book without coming across as rushed or overwhelming. Perfectly paced.
Black-and-white illustrations help break up the text and pair perfectly with the narration.
An absolutely fantastic read about identity, friendship, and having the strength to be fully yourself.