―James Howe, author of The Misfits
Dante can swim. Ari can't. Dante is articulate and self-assured. Ari has a hard time with words and suffers from self-doubt. Dante gets lost in poetry and art. Ari gets lost in thoughts of his older brother who is in prison. Dante is fair skinned. Ari's features are much darker. It seems that a boy like Dante, with his open and unique perspective on life, would be the last person to break down the walls that Ari has built around himself.
But against all odds, when Ari and Dante meet, they develop a special bond that will teach them the most important truths of their lives, and help define the people they want to be. But there are big hurdles in their way, and only by believing in each other―and the power of their friendship―can Ari and Dante emerge stronger on the other side." (Goodreads) (Read from January 6-8, 2015)
My Review:
★★★★★
This book was beautiful. I don't read much "contemporary YA literature" (which this technically isn't, as it takes place in 1987), but honestly I'm going to try and read more of this genre. Sáenz's writing style is so beautiful, so lyrical, and I am always a sucker for uninterrupted dialogue, even when I have to go back and determine who is actually speaking which lines. The story itself is heartwarming (though at times heartbreaking), and it was so easy to identify with Ari. He's someone who shields himself from hurt by trying not to love, and I felt such sympathy and empathy for him. I loved this book. I loved this book. It's so beautiful. Read it.
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