Just Shy of Ordinary

Thank you to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for letting me read an ARC of this book through NetGalley!

Just Shy of Ordinary
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ .5 (4.5/5) or 9.00/10 overall

Characters - 9
The characters in this book were amazing. Each of them had their own unique personality and many had personal growth along the way.

Atmosphere - 9
The atmosphere was pleasant and relatively peaceful. While there were a few touches on deeper topics, there was still a hopeful ending.

Writing - 9
A. J. Sass's writing style always leaves me thoroughly engaged in their books. He has enough description to picture the environment and characters, but also enough action to keep the story moving.

Plot - 8
I enjoyed the overall plot of this story. It had its fair share of unique experiences combined with everyday moments that helped to make it more relatable. The only thing that curbed my enjoyment in terms of the plot was the ending. It was heartfelt, but it left some threads of the story still unsolved that I would've liked to have seen play out. Maybe a sequel would clear up the final plot points?