A review by amphipodgirl
Exit Plans for Teenage Freaks by 'Nathan Burgoine

adventurous funny lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was fantastic! There's a main plot that's "oh my god I just learned to teleport and what the heck do I do now" and side plots of teenage friendships and relationships. The teleportation plot is fast-paced and gripping. It has the usual "oh my god I can't tell anyone supernatural things are happening" thing, which I tend to find annoying, but it was handled pretty smoothly. And, speaking as a parent of geeky queer teenagers -- these are quite authentic portraits of geeky queer teenagers. The romance stuff was nicely low-key, not all-consuming. Cole is self-aware and insecure and bright and observant of others, and those things all make him a very engaging narrator. I recommend this a s a super-engaging quick read.