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greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
literatehedgehog's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
Middle grade novels in verse have a special place in my heart. This one is up there with Full Cicada Moon and Garvey's Choice; it is an important story told well, with a purposeful poetic format.
Once this is in paperback, this would be an excellent poetry book club choice.
Once this is in paperback, this would be an excellent poetry book club choice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Classism
caseythereader's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Thanks to Books Forward PR for the free advance copy of this book.
- GOOD DIFFERENT is a middle grade novel in verse from the point of view of Selah, an autistic middle schooler. Only she doesn't know that yet, and is struggling trying to follow all the rules it takes to be "normal."
- Selah is a bright and bubbly protagonist, and you will be right there fighting for her as she discovers the words to describe herself and works to be allowed to use her tools and accommodations in school.
- I love that this book gets into how autism is often overlooked in young girls. I also loved that it showed multiple adults in different places on the spectrum as well, further underlining that there's no one way of being autistic. I think a lot of kids will love this book and maybe even see themselves in it.
- GOOD DIFFERENT is a middle grade novel in verse from the point of view of Selah, an autistic middle schooler. Only she doesn't know that yet, and is struggling trying to follow all the rules it takes to be "normal."
- Selah is a bright and bubbly protagonist, and you will be right there fighting for her as she discovers the words to describe herself and works to be allowed to use her tools and accommodations in school.
- I love that this book gets into how autism is often overlooked in young girls. I also loved that it showed multiple adults in different places on the spectrum as well, further underlining that there's no one way of being autistic. I think a lot of kids will love this book and maybe even see themselves in it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol