Being a teen is an experience in figuring out who you are, in the context of your history, your future, and the internal and external pressures of existence. When Remy is tasked with putting his personhood on paper, he looks outward to the labels he’s assigned himself, as well as the ones others have put on him. How to Be Remy Cameron is the story of finding oneself not in others, but within yourself.

Stories that are character driven tend to draw me in and grip me until the end and Remy kept me turning the pages, eager to experience all of the things. Connection with family (oh my, I LOVED his parents, his relationship with his siblings, and his uncle!). The joys (and grief) that comes with young love. Complex friendships. The relationships he held with a variety of non-familial adults in his life. This book truly had everything as far as emotional connection and I was here for that.

What started as a school assignment became a character study. I absolutely loved living in Remy’s head and within his world for these brief pages. I can only imagine Julian Winters had a blast playing with this cast.

PS I need a Sara novella!