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Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins
4.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Here The Whole Time is one of the most inclusive novels that I have read in a long time. Martins, the author, does a fantastic job highlighting different body types, cultural backgrounds, and sexualities in his writing. Felipe, the main character, and his emotions felt so real to me and I couldn't help but adore this book. While it is a common trope in YA literature, I will never get tired of reading about first love. As a side note, this novel was first published in 2017, but the English translation was not published until 2020. It is always interesting to read translated work and I am so glad that I had the privilege of enjoying this story.