Chlorine Sky

For a teeny, tiny book this was an impactful read! I always think it ups the wow(!) factor to have an audio book narrated by the author, especially when it comes to novels written in verse-this way you KNOW you are hearing the story the way the author meant for it to be read.
This was a story of a toxic friendship. Maybe I didn't have enough backstory but it seemed clear to me that Lay Li was NOT a good friend early in the relationship and she was not a good friend at the end. I suspect that Skye is so numbed by the meanness of her sister that she sees being treated indifferently as par for the course (except on the court, of course).
How wonderful was it to see a character who does not have it easy at school, at home, or with friends still have an outlet to build her confidence and find herself (basketball)? It was lovely. Clearly, Skye is a writer and an artist too but maybe that will come up in the sequel?
It takes meeting a real friend to show Skye what one looks like. The laughing scene made my whole week and I loved it. When two souls connect like that...it's just beautiful.
There is not one positive male in this book. Every boy is either potentially not a threat or is a threat.
Interesting (in a thought-provoking way)!