The Inexplicable Logic of my Life

Reviewed by: Melissa Madigan - Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 15, 2017

Review

This is the authors second teen novel - he wrote Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe which won a number of awards - this book should be headed in the same direction. This is an outstanding story of life, death, friendship, families and all that goes with that. Seventeen year old Sal lives with his adoptive gay father and everything is going along great. He is secure in who he is and his place in the world. But then everything changes and Sal is no longer so sure of who he is or where he's headed. His best friend is Samantha, and her life gets turned upside down when her mom (with whom she has a very contentious relationship) is suddenly killed in a car crash. And then there's Fito, the survivor despite his difficult family life. This story has warmth and compassion for each of the kids as they figure things out and deal with their losses. This book will be a great addition to any YA collection.

Should be considered for Cream

Overall Book Score: excellent