A review by nmetz
Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book is a tale of a father and son going through a hard time. ZJ the main charcter is adjusting to his father's head injuries. He was a football player and got hit on the head a lot which has led him to start losing his memory. ZJ and his friend have to deal with his father's head and their own problems. This heart-wrenching story deals with difficult topics like changing family members and divorce. This is a beautiful story and I would recommend it to anyone.