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Sayre, Justin
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Eighth grader Sophie isn't sad when her alcoholic mother leaves for a month and her aunt comes to visit. Auntie Amara is a strong black woman who imposes her ways on Sophie's life, but paradoxically, this supportive structure allows biracial Sophie to bloom. This coming-of-age story, a companion to Sayre's first novel (Husky), encourages readers to think about the true meaning of beauty.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
YA
The summer before high school, opera-loving Brooklynite Davis worries about his weight and popularity; he also wonders if maybe he's gay. There are some plots holes, and the writing can be uneven in places, but the book is nevertheless a humorous and heartfelt friendship and family story that's reassuring in its message to readers: change is tough--but normal.
Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester
2 reviews
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