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Right Back at You
by Carolyn Mackler
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication date. When I saw in the synopsis that this was perfect for fans of When You Reach Me, I knew I had to get my hands on this book!
Like most epistolary books, this was fast paced. I won't go into all the details, but through a wormloop, 12 year old Mason from 2023 ends up being pen pals with 12 year old Talia from 1987. They soon discover that they are exchanging letters 36 years apart, and the two of them develop a friendship.
The concept was very similar to the Sandra Bullock / Keanu Reeves movie The Lake House. And their friendship happened at the moment when both of them needed it the most. In 2023, Mason is dealing with family issues, therapy, and being bullied at school. In 1987, Talia is experiencing antisemitism, sexism, and losing her best friend.
Both Mason and Talia feel friendless, which is why it's a beautiful thing for their friendship to develop over letters. I won't spoil anything except to say that the ending was satisfying too!
Recommended for ages 9+.
Like most epistolary books, this was fast paced. I won't go into all the details, but through a wormloop, 12 year old Mason from 2023 ends up being pen pals with 12 year old Talia from 1987. They soon discover that they are exchanging letters 36 years apart, and the two of them develop a friendship.
The concept was very similar to the Sandra Bullock / Keanu Reeves movie The Lake House. And their friendship happened at the moment when both of them needed it the most. In 2023, Mason is dealing with family issues, therapy, and being bullied at school. In 1987, Talia is experiencing antisemitism, sexism, and losing her best friend.
Both Mason and Talia feel friendless, which is why it's a beautiful thing for their friendship to develop over letters. I won't spoil anything except to say that the ending was satisfying too!
Recommended for ages 9+.