A review by readingsofaslinky
Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man Novel by Jason Reynolds

challenging funny inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

Through beautiful and funny and reflective poetry, Reynolds explored and empowered Miles to take agency and respect in spite of the “master’s tools” being used against him (tw: humiliation, power plays, detention, prejudice). This isn’t really about Spider-Man being a hero, but about Miles learning to be a hero against a racist system that is infested and rotting. Reynolds also touches the topic of book bans in an interesting way! Highly recommend this book that shows a another side of Miles.
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