A review by sunflowerjess
Garvey in the Dark by Nikki Grimes

dark emotional medium-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

A heart-wrenching, intense but not too intense dive into the experience of a young boy during the COVID lockdown. This book is written with a lot of sensitivity and heart, and at the same time does not diminish or blow off the uncertainty, fear, and confusion that people felt during the early months of the pandemic, especially young people around Garvey's age.