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katietotallybooked 's review for:
Sunny
by Jason Reynolds
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sunny is the third book in the Track series and it's my least favourite of the three.
I felt it lacked the substance and seriousness that the previous two books had. So my personal rating is low, but this book is certainly worth some merit and I would recommend it to younger readers, but only if they have read the previous Track books.
Sunny is a very joyful character, who has a unique zest for life! This book is both rhythmic and fun. This book is written in a 'dear diary' format which is different from Ghost and Patina. It makes it a quicker read for an adult, and I think the same would be said for a reader in the target audience. Sunny is trying to determine where he best fits in his friend group. He's homeschooled and he loves to dance. He doesn't know if track club is really for him, but he appreciates the friends it brings him. This book is his personal journey and a bit of a coming of age chapter for him.
It's hard to review a book positively that I didn't personally enjoy, BUT I know I'm not the target audience here. That's why I'll still recommend this series to young readers. And I still plan to read book #4, Lu.