Goodman, Allegra

Goodman’s affecting character development makes this a heartrending portrait of adolescence, studded with moments of joy and hope for the future. Recently selected for Jenna Bush Hager’s book club, this is a must-add to any collection.

Aidan's addiction to gaming and the sometimes nefarious behavior resulting from it is a bit clichéd, and the multitude of plot lines and characters make it difficult to find the novel's center. Finally, though, each character's arc is brought to a satisfactory conclusion. [See Prepub Alert, 12/19/16.]