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Will on the Inside by Andrew Eliopulos
5.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This one warmed my heart so much. Will is dealing with a newly diagnosed chronic illness, friendship struggles, changes in his hobbies, questions of religion and sexual identity, and more. Somehow the author manages to cover all these topics and make them feel true to Will's experience rather than preachy, probably because they are authentic to the author's experience. I think there are many kids who will feel so comforted and seen by this story in one way or another.