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The Year Without a Summer
by Arlene Mark
emotional
informative
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 middle grade was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I liked the premise and the ability of the main characters to grow, but the writing felt a bit off to me overall. Stay tuned for a full review to come!
Content Warnings
Minor: War
There are mentions of a deadly hurricane in Puerto Rico and of a soldier coming back from war injured.