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Mosquitoland by David Arnold - 4* - My Review

Mary Iris Malone aka “Mim” is a sixteen-year-old whose parents are divorced. Her father and stepmother relocate from Ohio to Mississippi, taking Mim with them. When Mim overhears a conversation indicating that her mother is ill, she embarks on a journey back to what she considers her true home. The storyline follows Mim’s experiences during her trip. She meets a series of quirky characters, forming deep friendships with two of them. During the journey, Mim learns about herself, her family, and mental health.

Mim is a memorable character. She is snarky and a bit full of herself, while also harboring deep-seated fears about mental illness, which runs in her family, and other insecurities, which she tries to hide. Her father has insisted on getting her treated, and she is taking anti-depressants. The two characters who become her friends are well-developed. In fact, the trio of friends is a highlight of the book. I stumbled upon this book rather accidentally and am pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Young adult stories can be hit or miss with me, and this one is definitely a hit.

PBT October BWF Extra A and tagged "travel" x46

I'm glad you liked this; I can't remember how it got onto my radar now butI read it for Poll Book Tally I'm not sure what tag I read it for, but not one that I use.

Thanks, Karin. I am pretty sure I spotted it due to Steeplechase and then didn't read it for one of those tags.