Something More

This is a cute romantic coming of age story about a girl named Jessie who is about to start high school when she is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is trying to cope with the new diagnosis and use it to piece together the past 14 years about how it has shaped her and is a reasonable cause for why she feels like an outsider and hasn't been able to have lasting friendships. She starts out determined to make friends, but also tries to stay invisible so her diagnosis isn't found out. She's given a journal to make long term and short term goals and write down her big thoughts and feelings so she can work through them and have a healthy outlet for them. This has made it into my top 10 favorites and I would love so much more from these characters!! I'm a '90s baby so I'm totally digging Jessie's vibes and I love her personal growth throughout the book! I also love the insight to what it's like through the mind and eyes of an autistic. I have worked with both autistic and disabled children throughout my life, but surprisingly have never had a chance to be friends with one so this was so refreshing and exciting! I just wanted to constantly wrap Jessie in my arms and reassure her she is more than enough and she's not as different as she may feel! My overall ratings for enjoyment and romance are ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/💖💖💖