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A review by bantwalkers
Odd One Out by Nic Stone
5.0
Ok. So I started this and hated it. Courtney is so fucking frustrating. He is love with his best friend who is a lesbian. They are extremely close, but he has a whole plan for wooing her over, like he can change her. He is absolutely toxic, but really I think I hate him because I saw so much of me.
I put it away. Finally I picked it back up, and started to dig it a little.
And then I fell in love.
It is imperfect and complicated and made me angry and it made me cry and it made me think really hard.
There are honest conversations about sexuality and labels. They are smart and complicated and honest.
I love Jupiter and Rae really delving into their feelings for each other and for Courtney. I love how messy it all is.
And I loved Nic Stone's author note, because this is a book so many kids need. And I am glad she was able to share it with the world.
I put it away. Finally I picked it back up, and started to dig it a little.
And then I fell in love.
It is imperfect and complicated and made me angry and it made me cry and it made me think really hard.
There are honest conversations about sexuality and labels. They are smart and complicated and honest.
I love Jupiter and Rae really delving into their feelings for each other and for Courtney. I love how messy it all is.
And I loved Nic Stone's author note, because this is a book so many kids need. And I am glad she was able to share it with the world.