![]() ![]() ![]() And the best part was that it felt like an effortless exclusion. It was like the heavens opened up above this story as I was reading it. I was keeping my eyes peeled, so certain that I would eventually find that line like "You're pretty good with cars, for a girl." or some other trite, sexist line. And guess what- not once does any single character in this book question that. She wants to spend the rest of her life working in automotive restoration. She loves cars and her mustang is her baby. Firstly one of the twins, our narrator, Crystal, works at a gas station. ![]() Narration with a relatable but emotionally-stirring voice Complex and realistic familial relationships Also very accurate portrayal of raising a baby A stunningly accurate portrayal of living in near-poverty in America This is probably going to get long and rave-y so here's a quick overview of what made this book such an incredible standout for me: I'm both exhausted from the week and emotionally drained from finishing this tonight (basically I read half of the book today) but I need to write this review ASAP because the book is coming out so soon and I just need to share my feelings with prospective readers. This is the best YA contemporary I've ever read, period. ![]()
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