A review by becmcgrath
Please Don't Hug Me by Kay Kerr

5.0

This book just feels so so important, I cried and I laughed so much. this was a heart-warming and impactful coming-of-age story with a strong focus on family, grief, and identity. It is an #ownvoices novel about Erin, a 17-year-old with ASD. I haven't read as many books as I would like with MC's on the autism spectrum, but from what I have read, this book felt the most real. There was nothing robotic or insincere about Erin (sorry, I'm looking at you The Rosie Project (even if that's not a confirmed ASD character)). This also felt very impactful to me, as I have a younger sister with ASD. Although no two people on the spectrum are alike, it warmed my heart reading about someone who she might be able to relate to, and when she's old enough to read this book she might feel seen.