A review by optimisms
The Cheat by Amy Goldman Koss

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I just don't really understand what the point of this book was. Nothing much really happens – some kids get caught cheating and then the people around them react to that, but it's not that interesting or eventful. The few lessons that are learned are fairly basic and shallow. There's not a single character that is interesting and the author does not have a good grasp of the teenage voice. Every single character is either stupid, shallow, selfish, immature, or dramatic to the point of being a caricature. Ruby is particularly unbearable to read, but they all suck. It's a relatively quick read and I didn't actively hate it while reading it, but I can't recommend it. Almost anything else would be more enjoyable and worthwhile.