A review by waytoomanybooks
500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This is definitely a book for readers on the younger end of the Young Adult spectrum. It’s the kind of book that would’ve felt deep and meaningful to me when I was 14. The main character is a high school senior struggling with the expectations that come with graduating: going to college, determining your values, making friends, dating, etc. There is a messy break-up and a messy family dynamic, and it’s neatly tied up in a bow at the end. It’s a very generic coming-of-age novel, and I’m just not the intended audience for this book.

But it was quick and easy to read and prevented me from experiencing the book hangover that comes with finishing an amazing book, a book I just so happened to finish yesterday. Read this if you just need something light to keep you occupied. You can read the whole thing in just a couple of hours.

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