A review by whatellieread
Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes? by Holly Bourne

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

3.75

Holly Bourne has done it again! I've read almost all of Holly's books now - both YA and adult - and I've loved all of them. Holly's writing never disappoints and always leaves me feeling as though I've gained a friend in her characters. As with all of her books, Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes deals with mental health in a sensitive and yet incredibly realistic way. All of her characters are real and human ; their stories honest and raw - Olive is no exception. I don't know of a single other author who deals with such important subject matter, over and over again, and to such a high standard - especially in YA fiction. The representation of mental health in this book, and many of Holly's other novels, is unrivalled.
If I could choose one author that I think all teenagers (and adults!) could benefit from reading, it would be Holly Bourne.
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