A review by betweentheshelves
You Only Live Once, David Bravo by Mark Oshiro

adventurous emotional funny 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

Mark Oshiro really has a knack for writing middle grade, honestly. David's voice feels so authentic throughout the book, and he's just trying to figure out who he is. I loved that this featured a kid who was adopted, and he was really learning how that influences his own identity. Plus, his friendships are changing because he's in middle school, and it's just something that's really relatable to middle grade readers.

I'll be honest, I was absolutely hooked for the second half of this book. I didn't want to put it down until I was done reading! While I think it ends up being slightly too long, I still enjoyed it all the way until the end. It's such a fun middle grade read, and IC an't wait to recommend it at work!
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