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A review by betweentheshelves
Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
Been meaning to read this since it came out last year, and I'm so glad that I finally did! The audiobook is very well done, complete with sound effects and everything. If that's your thing, I definitely recommend checking it out!
At its core, this is a sort of superhero story, with Ellie gaining powers and eventually learning how to lose them. But it's also a story about finding yourself, navigating changing friendships, and gaining the confidence to be who you are. Middle school is a rough time, made even rougher for Ellie by gaining superpowers and then accidentally getting famous.
I love Leah Johnson's YA books, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this one, too.
At its core, this is a sort of superhero story, with Ellie gaining powers and eventually learning how to lose them. But it's also a story about finding yourself, navigating changing friendships, and gaining the confidence to be who you are. Middle school is a rough time, made even rougher for Ellie by gaining superpowers and then accidentally getting famous.
I love Leah Johnson's YA books, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this one, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Animal death, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Abandonment