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A review by sleuthheroalien
Kings of B'more by R. Eric Thomas
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this fun YA novel, where a couple teens go on a romp around Baltimore inspired by Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. I wasn’t sure how much I would like it when I started the book, but I was hooked by the humor and by one of the main characters being a theater kid. As the book progresses, however, the writing becomes more poignant and there are some truly beautiful scenes by the end. Get ready for laughs, tears, playfulness, and a little bit of teen angst but not too much.
Moderate: Racism