A review by paper_queen
Countdown by Deborah Wiles

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was so cute and fun! I have a soft spot for historical fiction, and this was a surprisingly good story about the era of the Cuban Missile Crisis. A lot of heart, and really draws you in with simple words hiding deeper ideas.