A review by kittyg1126
Throwback by Maurene Goo

emotional funny reflective medium-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? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed Throwback. I loved how Maureen took the time-travel nature of this book and made it feel like I was reliving my high school in the 90s. I loved Sam's character and really related to her mother, Priscilla. Who hasn't felt misunderstood by their parents as a teenager? I loved how it was a modern time travel and that they had effects in the future timeline. The only thing missing in this book is more information on how the present was altered for the other students based on the changes in 1995. I really wish this book was longer with those details. 

I would really recommend this book to any YA reader who feels their parents don't understand them and to any adult who feels their kids are ungrateful for their hard work as parents. 
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