Reviews

Sara and the Search for Normal by Wesley King

cryingoverabook's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

astewart488's review against another edition

5.0

This book was very well written and incredible to read. It told an amazing story about Sara, and even though I haven't yet read OCDaniel, I didn't need to, to enjoy the book.

thetourterdpoetdepartment's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Not as good as OCD Daniel. I found it very repetitive and slow. 

mskpenney's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

lkstrohecker's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

madden_b's review against another edition

5.0

This book was thought provoking, touching, beautiful and tragic all at the same time. I read OCDaniel a few years back and saw this one in the library and jumped on it. I'm glad I did! And it asked a very important question, What is Normal? Read if you can.

kristenelizabeth's review against another edition

emotional hopeful

5.0

Adding to the list of middle grade books I wish had been around ten years ago, and middle grade books that make you go :'( and :')

jennifermilanovic's review

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

arieanstar's review against another edition

5.0

Thank you to Simon and Schuster, and Wesley King for sending me an ARC for review.

I have to admit, I have this habit of diving into books knowing the bare minimum. All I knew was it was about a girl struggling with mental health. I had no idea that this was a prequel. But my gosh was this an emotional rollercoaster! I could not stop reading and it took me a while to figure out it was middle grade (despite it being on the cover

wondaponda's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Kept thinking about "It's Nice to Have a Friend" by Taylor Swift throughout. I would love a book from Erin's perspective someday...