SIEGERT, Mia

Highly recommended, especially where #OwnVoices books are in demand.

Siegert's attempt at challenging stereotypes gets muddled as she tries to address too many teen issues.

While ostensibly challenging widely held assumptions about sexual orientation, gender roles, and the nature of sibling relationships, this scattered, unfocused effort lacks the narrative rigor and the seriousness of purpose required to engage readers interested in exploring these issues. VERDICT Skip this title.