Review: Fabulous look at underdogs
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 17, 2014
Thoughtful, layered, absorbing look at foster care through the eyes of Alex, a teen who has a pretty horrific life. One day he's removed from his abusive living situation and put in foster care. Alex is a multi-faceted character. He's prickly. He's loving. He's conflicted. He's thoughtful. He's thoughtless. He's gay. He's closeted. Or at least he thinks no one knows. Really appreciated how well-rounded all the characters in this book are and the way Alva depicts how life is not easy when your life doesn't seem to give you any breaks at all. Highly highly recommended.