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adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It’s been a very, very long time since I last reread this book and it did not disappoint. It was like coming home and snuggling under a warm blanket. There were so many things that I had forgotten! But getting to meet these characters again? It was so much fun! I loved getting reacquainted with all the kids, and somehow at 30-years-old I feel like I connected more with them than I did when I was 12 or 15. I can also see where my love of found family’s came from. I love the way the Pierce wrote the kids because they got to be actual kids and learn and make mistakes and grow into who they’re meant to be. Sandry’s Book is getting a solid five stars, both for the nostalgia and for being a fantastic book that really stands the test of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Gaslighting, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail