A few pages into this book: Okay Bug doesn’t like girlie things and is going to learn that it’s okay to not like girlie things. Meh but I’ll finish it anyway.
After the dress scene: ARFKM no, no, no, no! Don’t dim this kid’s sparkle! Also what is up with these ghosts?
After the surprise party *crying happy tears*: that was exactly what I was expecting from pretty early on but it’s still so heartwarming to see.

My only concern is that everything goes a little too smoothly as Bug starts middle school but that’s MG fiction for you.