A review by kyzumi
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Time shenanigans can be tough to get right in a story, but this tale does them fairly well. Jumping from one year to the next, the main character just as confused and surprised as the reader on where, and when, she was going to end up, always keeps you on your toes. The further in the story you get, the more times Oona experiences one of her birthday leaps, the harder the book is to put down. It is a very unique way to experience events, and how even the smallest of things from one point in Oona’s life make appearances in others, all the tie ins, every connection, was quite satisfying. There are twists, and they aren’t the most predictable either. If you’re looking for a tale in a sometimes modern, sometimes past, always mysterious setting but with a good bit of whimsy, can handle some high-highs along with low-lows, this one is a good read.
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