![]() ![]() The California friends are far more developed and interesting, and give Sana real opportunities for growth. We spend a little time with the Wisconsin friends - mostly to contrast Sana’s experiences and character growth with her time in California. It’s worth noting that it’s a fairly crowded cast, although it’s never confusing or hard to remember who’s who. ![]() There are no real villains here, just people who sometimes hurt each other and sometimes learn from each other. The characters - especially Sana, but really all of them - are earnest. ![]() Will that be enough for a medal at the end of the year? WHO CAN SAY? (I am about to try to say.)Įarnest is the word I keep coming back to in describing this title. There’s enough about It’s Not Like It’s a Secret that feels fresh and engaging that I could see a long conversation happening at the RealCommittee table. ![]() With one star review, this isn’t a book that’s making major waves but it’s important to remember that starred reviews aren’t really a predictor for the Printz award. So today we have a realistic coming of age/first love story, and it’s sweet and especially earnest. It’s Not Like It’s a Secret by Misa Sugiura ![]()
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