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Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas
4.5
emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is just dripping with early aughts teenage cringe and I loved it for that. It’s a train wreck you can’t look away from and a wholly unique experience. The pain, relationships, and internal reflections were all so vivid and real and fleshed out and agonizing. I think this book will stick with me and I would LOVE to read more from the author after this debut.