Drama Without Depth: 'Speech Team’ Fell Short
Speech Team follows the stories of five individuals; Tip, Nat, Jennifer, Anthony, and Pete. Pete being the catalyst of the story, with his suicide serving as the drive of the narrative. The story starts with the revelation of a social media post that leads to the reunification of the characters as they scramble together the information to reunite and identify the cause of their individual and eventual shared grief.
A Refreshing Return: Embracing The Near Witch
As I dove into this book, I could see Schwab’s unique style shining through. There’s a distinct presence of her voice in the writing; however, I noticed she felt a bit more juvenile here compared to her newer works. Given that this book is aimed at a younger audience, I can completely understand that choice. The story follows Lexi, a girl who was raised by her father to embrace the versatility of being human rather than focus solely on the fragility of being a woman in her time.
Finding Comfort and Disappointment in Ryan and Avery
Ryan and Avery was an interesting read, showcasing Levithan’s accessible and comforting writing style without compromising on lyricism, which makes it welcoming for new readers—a notable achievement that Levithan is well-versed in.