Review by ourxstorybegins - Woodworking

Woodworking by Emily St. James

4.5

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book made me think I love literary fiction (turns out I just love this book)
Author uses 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person point of view changes masterfully?! Sometimes I didn't even notice it changed but when I did it would change how I felt with the whole chapter
Audiobook narrators did a great job with this one! Love that the author took over for a short chunk, too
Had a bit of a slow start honestly, but once I was sucked in I was SUCKED IN
Genuinely thought I'd be uncomfortable with the book because of the premise (teacher befriends and relies on student for support while she is figuring out her transition) but the moments I was uncomfortable were addressed and overall the concept was handled really well!
I LOVE ABIGAIL and I just know if I were teaching she would've been one of my favorite students (surprise, we do have favorites). She's kind of a bitch and we love to see it