SuitabookToo much drama
Laurie Friedman
- Reading
- Pause after the friendship accusation and again when the relationships overlap. Invite the reader to identify each person’s perspective, then revisit whether the ending changes their view of blame, loyalty or a fresh start.
- Themes
- Friendship, blame and group pressure: April believes her friendship with Brynn is improving, but Brynn blames her for a breakup and other dance-team girls do so as well. The situation could support discussion about fairness, evidence and social pressure, but the story’s judgement of the characters’ actions is unknown.
- Overlapping relationships and uncertainty: April is placed between her cousin Sophie and Billy, while she is unsure whether her connection with Leo is friendship or something more. The book appears interested in uncertain relationships and competing loyalties, but it is not clear whether any particular choice is endorsed or criticised.
- Starting over amid change: April wants a clean start as a new calendar year begins, while Leo is leaving for college a few hours away. The situation may invite reflection on change and separation, but there is too little information to determine how the book frames April’s attempted fresh start.
- Worth knowing
- The book includes accusations connected with a relationship breakdown, pressure from other dance-team girls, romantic uncertainty and a character leaving for college. The intensity, language and consequences of these situations remain unclear.