pickPosting this after the fact ... finished a couple weeks ago.
I really liked this book. It was a bit heart wrenching but I would have been disappointed if it wasn‘t. The ending, for me, was perfect.
As a reader, I wanted more from the friend who moved away (forget his name) but the way it was written was more real. The ending is what gets this book on my #huggable list.
Thank you, @MallenNC for the fun #jolabokaflodswap package! My daughter especially loves the chocolate snowmen!
I already know I‘m going to like this book. My gut tells me it will get tagged as one of my huggable picks.
#currentlyreading #junerelease2018🇦🇺 #middlefiction #goingtomars #grief wish I hadn‘t read the spoilers. #rso #preview
so-soSo unique! The style is intentionally disjointed & "stream of consciousness" at times (I've read books like this but never a children's book). I didn't devour it but I appreciate it. I don't know if kids will. Rivers' sense of humor is wacky & strange - in a good way. Her sentences can also be strange - not in a good way ("Maybe it's the place where people go who are happy"). The writing can also be beautiful. I have mixed (but strong) feelings.
"I wonder who the first person was to think, "Hey, real plants are a lot of trouble, let's make plastic ones." The whole world is the laziest. Period."
LOVE, ISH doesn't officially come out until the 14th, but I found it in the bookstore early (and yep, that is my shelf-talker, what can I say, I like to brag about my own books!) -- in all seriousness though, you should nab this one if you like profoundly affecting middle grade that WILL make you cry. Booklist's starred review calls it: "A star-bright story of love, courage, and unflagging spirit." Yup. ?⭐️♥️
I loved her first book, so I can't wait to read this one. A young girl looks to a future that she might not have. I know this will be great. From @AlgonquinYR
Love, Ish | 
