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A review by caseythereader
Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Thanks to Random House for the free advance copy of this book.
- IVELIZ EXPLAINS IT ALL is a middle grade novel in verse, and it knocked the breath out of me.
- You're deep in it with Iveliz as she grapples with anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and people who say they love her but think she doesn't need medication to get through the day.
- I wanted to hug Iveliz, to cry with her, to tell her it's okay to have enormous feelings about enormous things. I think this book is so important to have for this age group. I'm very glad it exists.
- IVELIZ EXPLAINS IT ALL is a middle grade novel in verse, and it knocked the breath out of me.
- You're deep in it with Iveliz as she grapples with anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and people who say they love her but think she doesn't need medication to get through the day.
- I wanted to hug Iveliz, to cry with her, to tell her it's okay to have enormous feelings about enormous things. I think this book is so important to have for this age group. I'm very glad it exists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Self harm