A review by etrnyl
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I missed Ari and Dante. I’ve missed their love as well as their friendship. The first book will always have a special place in my heart, but now this one will also reside right next to it.

A big reason that I loved this so much was due to Benjamin’s writing style. I have loved his style in every book I have read from him, and this book is no exception.

I can acknowledge that some people did not enjoy this, and I can understand that view, but somehow it just worked for me. Even though the first book did not need a sequel, I still believe that this book can be crucial to the story for many people.