A review by eloise_bradbooks
Out of Character by Jenna Miller

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a great story about Cass, a fat lesbian addicted to online roleplaying, dealing with family issues and realising she really likes her online BFF even though she's just started dating her dream girl...
As all of those parts of her life clash and secrets pile up, Cass needs to figure out how to face her true feelings, while getting through the end of high school.

What I loved most in this story was the friendships, the online ones but also the ones away from keyboard. Cass is surrounded by people who make her feel loved and understood despite her making mistakes at times. 
Her relationship with her parents was also very touching, especially as I could see a huge part of myself in the way Cass views and whats nothing to do with a parent who has hurt her. Seeing her grow closer to her father felt also really nice. 

All in all, <b>it felt like it was the perfect balance of a realistic character who makes mistakes but handles them brillliantly by being honest (by the end), talking it through, apologising, and making things right.</b> At times it even felt impossible how "grown up" Cass felt (like telling her dad to ground her because she did one things wrong). 

It's one of those books I think I'll keep recommending for a while...