Holding Up the Universe

Written by Jennifer Niven

This is definitely a unique story. Libby, once known as America’s “fattest teen,” and Jack, who can’t remember anyone’s face, even his own. Two kids trying their best to fit in high school with insecurities of their own, but putting on a good show on the outside. I liked the character development thoroughout the book. It’s a real, honest and heart wrenching story.

Review by Tiffany Ellingsworth, Bennion Jr. High Media Center
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 8-12

Holding Up the Universe
Written by Jennifer Niven
Alfred A. Knopf
391 pages
Release Date: October 4, 2016
A review copy was provided by the publisher.

Tags:

2016 YA Fiction, Bullying Fiction, Friendship Fiction, High Schools Fiction, Holding Up the Universe, Jennifer Niven, Love Fiction, Mental Illness Fiction, Obesity Fiction, Prosopagnosia Fiction, Relationships Fiction, Tiffany Ellingsworth