Fans of the Impossible Life

Reviewed by: Sara Ottomano - Wells Public Library, Wells, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 10, 2016

Review

This realistic YA fiction will appeal to 10-12th graders who enjoyed The Perks of Being a Wallflower. In this novel, three different characters navigate complex social and mental health issues. While it is noble to attempt to address all of the issues, since there were so many, it often felt as if none of them were properly dealt with. The writing style was also difficult to navigate; each chapter has a different point of view which causes a choppy reading. Nonetheless, the characters were developed, diverse, and complex.

Overall Book Score: fair