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While nothing will probably approach the teen fiction greatness that is Where Things Come Back this came much closer than Noggin. #FLTeenReads

I like rotation narration but the sections are so short that you don't spend enough time in the character's heads to really get a sense of their voice. The story was interesting in two ways: the Russian front and characters from that side of the conflict and the story of the ship is based in historical fact and mostly unknown. The rest was just so-so. I almost quit but once I got half way the story grew on me enough to want to finish #FLTeenReads

This is not my typical read but it is on the new Florida Teen Reads list and I teach high school English. There were its "moments" but the strength of the voice and its humor really make it a good story. Throw in a little poetry and a well-handled weighty topic like grief and, well, I really liked it against my initial expectations. #FLTeenReads