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Milo and Marcos at the End of the World by Kevin Christopher Snipes
4.0
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This wasn't really what I was expecting it to be, and it surprised me in the best way! 

I really enjoyed Milo's inner monologue and boy could I relate to his anxiety and self-sabotage! 

The religious aspect wasn't something I expected to be so heavily featured, but Snipes did an excellent job of making it part of the story without making it *the* story. I liked that Milo stayed true to his faith, and Van and Marco's stay true to their lack-of-faith. It was nice to see characters have this massive difference and still be friends and not have the issues be a huge point of contention and plot point. 

I also really enjoyed the coming-out and coming to terms with yourself, even if parents or friends are supportive. I think this is going to be an important book for a lot of young people, and I'm excited that it exists!

I really enjoyed this one!