A review by betweentheshelves
Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.5

Always appreciate YA books that feature younger protagonists because in the age of social media, that seems to be more and more difficult to find. But that's a whole other conversation! There are a lot of things to like about this book, from the disability/chronic illness rep to the journey to figuring out changing friendships to changing family situations. So many things that a lot of teens will relate to for sure.

I think listening to it did me a diservice because some of the sections where Dolores would zone out would confuse me at times. But overall, this is enjoyable and fits a niche that's missing in the YA world.

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