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A review by piperkitty
Something More by Jackie Khalilieh
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As a parent to a neurodiverse child, I am interested in how they are represented in the media. I found "Something More" to be an easy-to-read book that I was able to finish in one sitting. I really enjoyed the writing style and the way Jessie is portrayed. I empathize with Jessie, as she is going through a lot of changes and is masking her true self. Starting a new school is already hard for a child, and adding a new diagnosis of ASD can make it even more challenging. Sometimes, children and teenagers feel judged because of this diagnosis, due to certain media portrayals and how some parents treat them. I truly feel that anyone with a neurodiverse teen or child should read this book. It shows how friendship can help and how it can also falter. It truly portrays the reality of how autism can affect individuals, especially showing how girls tend to mask their traits more than boys. I've really loved reading this book.
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