The Shape of Thunder

The Shape of Thunder

2021 • 275 pages

Ratings6

Average rating4.6

15

cw: death of a loved one, grief, school shooting, mentions of gun violence, suicide, islamophobia and racism

rep: Lebanese American, Muslim MC, MC with a Speech Impediment. 

Jasmine Warga did it again y'all!! This book was so beautifully written. Warga brings up very serious and difficult theme with gun violence which is something that plagues America every single year. I loved how the novel doesn't expand on the event itself. But, leaves the reader to understand what happened with the brief mentions and conversations that the characters have. It shows the aftermath between the family of a victim and the family of the shooter. And how that affects even the strongest of bonds.
I loved this book so much. Between the gorgeous writing and the characters. This is definitely a book i would recommend to everyone that's not triggered by any of the themes that this book hits.
Also can I just say that I love the adults in this book. Especially Cora's dad and Grandma. I loved how involved and how they were always there for her. On the other hand... throw Quinn's dad away lol. 

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for the e-ARC in exchange of an honest review.

May 13, 2021Report this review