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Twelfth by Janet Key
3.75
emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Maren is going to theater camp this summer even though theater is really more of her sister's thing. Something has happened to her sister though, and it seems to be taking up most of the energy of her divorced parents. She's feeling alone. Slowly she befriends her nonbinary bunkmate Theo, and learns about a mystery involving a ring and a former owner of the theater. Maren also learns that the theater has something to offer her as well, whether she wants to be on stage or off. I like the way this book weaves in Shakespeare and a mystery and dealing with family dynamics. 

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