A review by paigeinthepages_sg
Well, That Was Awkward by Rachel Vail

emotional funny lighthearted reflective tense 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

5.0

This is SUCH a good middle grade book. I read it as an assignment for my children's lit class, and it's safe to say I will be bringing this to my future classroom Library. The way in which the characters are able to discuss and experience emotion is phenomenal. I am glad to see some mental illness representation in the middle grade genre. Characters should experience complex and sometimes scary emotions- because real kids do the same.