I knew I would like this book because the first one means so much to me. However, I didn't realize I would love it just as much. It's very different from the original in the best way possible. In Out of My Mind, we saw Melody struggle to make a place in a world that isn't made for her. The ending of that book made every class I ever read it with furious at the quiz team and in shock about the surprise ending.

Out of My Hesrt isn't that, and I am so happy for it. We get to see Melody in a camp build for her and kids like her. Melody gets true friends, respect, and experiences that "typical" children get all the time. And she gets to have a crush that totally reciprocates. I sobbed with happiness. IT IS DELIGHTFUL. THIS IS THE SEQUEL THAT MELODY DESERVED.

This will probably be one of my favorite reads of the year, easily.