A review by jemau11
The Last Boy and Girl in the World by Siobhan Vivian

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a fun coming of age story, and what I liked most about it was the setting. The author really captured the essence of small town life. It wasn’t romanticized; there was a balance of the good and the bad that comes from living in a place lagging behind the rest of the country. Aberdeen felt like a real place, and for the most part the characters felt like real people.

The book’s main flaw was the ending. It felt a little rushed, and some of the characters’ actions (particularly Morgan’s) didn’t make a lot of sense and felt like they were mostly done to move the plot along. Still, the main character was flawed but likable, and the book was enjoyable as a whole.
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