A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson Review (Gifted/AD)

Hello Readers,
Thank you Harper360 for sending me a physical ARC of A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson for free in exchange for an honest review. Spoiler Free Review
 

Happy Publication Day

 
Title: A Constellation of Minor Bears
Author: Jen Ferguson 
Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQIA+,
Pages: 352
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Synopsis: Before that awful Saturday, Molly used to be inseparable from her brother, Hank, and his best friend, Tray. The indoor climbing accident that left Hank with a traumatic brain injury filled Molly with anger.

While she knows the accident wasn’t Tray’s fault, she will never forgive him for being there and failing to stop the damage. But she can’t forgive herself for not being there either.

Determined to go on the trio’s post-graduation hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, even without Hank, Molly packs her bag. But when her parents put Tray in charge of looking out for her, she is stuck backpacking with the person who incites her easy anger.

Despite all her planning, the trail she’ll walk has a few more twists and turns ahead. . . .
 

Miniature Review

There is so much I would like to say about this book but as its publication day I am going to try as best I can to keep spoiler free. This book delves into some heavy topics such as ableism, guilt, fatphobia and grief. The narrative also explores the complexities of living in a world that doesn’t support your identity or lifestyle, highlighting how choosing anger as a shield can feel like an easier option.
 
I’m not going to lie this book hits you right in the feels once the characters start to share their stories through their different perspectives. In the book we get to see each of the three main characters perspectives, Molly, Traylor, and Hank. I think that having the POV change worked really well as it allowed me to see inside the heads of each of the characters and it made them relatable.
 
Through Jen’s writing she easily brings each of the character to life with raw emotion, snarky exchanges, and buried issues. I can’t say enough good things about this book without writing a love letter to Jen. I honestly can’t recommend this book enough.

L x

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