I absolutely loved reading this book, it kept me engaged and interesting the whole read. Don’t think I put it down while reading for the first time unless I need to be somewhere. Very underrated, I’ve never seen anyone talk about this book even though it’s so interesting. I’ve read this through three times. This book has heavy topics that are described to really open the readers eyes to so many deep topics that so many people deal with. This could be such a relatable book for so many people, and could be a safe space for many readers who feel like outcast in this society. I read this book in 7th or 8th grade and I think it’s a lovely coming of age book but also carry’s itself well enough to be interesting for adults as well. I give this book a 9/10, I’ve only docked a point because I so wish this book had a second part, every time I read it I crave for more of Zoey’s story.
Description: Some people can do their homewerk. Some people get to have crushes on beys. Some people have other things they ve got to do
Seventh grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlor. Not that her mom seems to appreciate it. At least there's Lenny, her mom’s beylnend - they all get to free in his nice, clean traner.
At school, Zoey tries te stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own waves, and since they’re in an entirely different world than the rich kids, it's best if no one netices them
Zoey think how much easier everything would be if she were an octopus: eight arms to do eight things at once, Ineredible camouflage ability and steady, unblinking vision. Powerful protective defenses,
Unfortunately, she's not totally invisible, and one of her teachers forces her to join the debate club. Even though Zoey resists participating, debate ultimately leads her to see thing in a new way her mom's relationship with Lenny, Fuchsia's situation, and her own place in this town of people who think they're better than her. Can Zoey find the courage to speak up, even if it means risking the most stable home she's ever had?
This moving debut novel explores the cultural divides around class and the gun debate through the eyes of one girl, living on the edges of society, trying to find her way forward
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