![]() The narrative switches back and forth between Cora and Quinn’s perspective and this works exceptionally well. ![]() Warga’s work with her characters and with the story is phenomenal. If Quinn ever wants Cora to forgive her, she will have to figure out a way to change the events of the past. ![]() Since Cora and her sister happen to be Muslim, Parker shot Cora’s sister and she died. ![]() Quinn’s brother, Parker joined a white-supremacist group and chose to bring guns to school. It’s just that something awful, and something that is becoming more common, just happened. Typical middle school girls, right? Absolutely. They have been best friends for a long time. “Sometimes it’s like I get in trouble in school because I’m always thinking when I’m supposed to be learning.” Cora is on the Quiz Bowl team, is starting to have a crush on a teammate, and argues with her older sister. One of my favorite quotes in the book comes from Quinn. Quinn plays soccer, she is creative, and thoughtful. ![]() Warga has created two characters, Quinn and Cora, who reflect the type of young women that we see in middle schools in the 21st century. I am grateful to NetGalley and Balzer+Bray for the opportunity to write this review. The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga is truly a book that speaks to issues we need to face today. ![]()
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