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A review by anntea
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The first book is one of my favorite books ever so I was extremely terrified of reading this sequel. I've loved Ari & Dante for years. They are apart of me in ways I will never be able to fully explain. The potential of this sequel being bad left me slightly afraid.
But I'm pleased to announce that I liked it! Loved it! Nowhere near as much as the first, I will admit. And I personally feel certain moments and things felt a bit off. There were definitely parts I didn't love. But overall I'm happy with this. And I am, of course, also grateful I was able to read about two of my favorite boys again!! I missed them so much!
But I'm pleased to announce that I liked it! Loved it! Nowhere near as much as the first, I will admit. And I personally feel certain moments and things felt a bit off. There were definitely parts I didn't love. But overall I'm happy with this. And I am, of course, also grateful I was able to read about two of my favorite boys again!! I missed them so much!
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Outing
Minor: Deadnaming and Transphobia