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The Boy Lost in the Maze by Joseph Coelho
3.5
emotional hopeful reflective fast-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 is one of those books that is well-written and really fascinating, that will probably win awards when the youth awards season come around. I enjoyed the way mythology was woven into Theo's story, all done through poetry. It's such an intriguing story, and the illustrations included throughotu are also wonderfully done.

This is definitely more on the literary side of YA fiction, though, which isn't always my cup of tea. If you're interested in novels in verse inspired by Greek mythology, definitely check this one out.

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