I think what I like the most about this book is how simplistically real it is. And when I say simplistic, I mean that in a very, very good way. 1st person, and alternating 1st povs are the new thing for any kind of teen and/or lgbt book. I'm sick of it, because I feel it's harder to write in 3rd. You need to really feel and experience what the characters are doing in the story, not feel as if you are detached watching in from the outside. You need to be drawn in to the story so it's more like you're walking side by side as an in the moment spectator.
Elaine White does a phenomenal job detailing the experiences of Tracey, Jovan, Digby and the rest of the gang. It's nothing over the top, but rather everyday life in a very engaging and storyteller way. It's hard to be a good 3rd person storyteller to where the readers can see and feel the story rather than simply be "told" the story.
Alvin's thing for Tracey is so painful and sweet. It's hard exploring sexuality and even harder when there's someone you like but can't bring yourself to do so in the mix of life's challenges and in a toxic school and town setting.
I really did enjoy this. It's not a story full of dramatic angst or anything, but it is so very charming and real that I think it adds to the story in addition to how it was told. I really liked this one and YA alone usually sounds the same, so the fact that this wasn't a reflection of the stereotype YA (hetero) stories, was a huge plus in my book too.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
