A review by anniehauf
Optimists Die First by Susin Nielsen

dark emotional informative lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

3.75

one of the first books i really loved, not the most beautiful writing but amazing characters.
i read it really fast veryvery good
covers hard topics in a non-graphic way (4 young teens)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Drug abuse, Grief, and Mental illness