The Knockout Queen

Don't let the cover fool you, this book was so much deeper than I was expecting. I can't remember reading something so simultaneously tragic and charming.

Almost every character is complex enough to toe the line between good and bad and show how often that isn't black and white. This book also managed to plant images in my head that will stick with me forever (I'm looking at you butter pop tart sandwich, and may never look at peanut butter and jelly the same way).

Overall, this is a very thoughtful novel told from an interesting perspective that goes in unexpected directions. Glad I read it.