Yes No Maybe So

Name: Yes No Maybe So
Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)

Becky Albertalli · Aisha Saeed

Feb 2020 · HarperCollins

3.8

4 reviews

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A book about the power of love and resistance from New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed.

YES

Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate—as long as he’s behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let’s face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie’s a choke artist. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes…until he meets Maya.

Maya Rehman’s having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing—with some awkward dude she hardly knows—is beyond her.

MAYBE SO

Going door to door isn’t exactly glamorous, but maybe it’s not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer—and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crush of the century is another thing entirely.

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3.8

4 reviews

Eleni Sdrolia

February 5, 2020

2.5 stars. I liked some of the messages,but the execution was not my cup of tea. Ι usually go into books knowing very little (a strategy a may have to rethink), so for this book my knowledge was: Becky Albertalli has co-authored it,I want to read it. The introductory note by the authors made something very clear: Politics would be a most prevalent theme in this young adult contemporary novel whilst giving the reader a fun coming-of-age story.I haven't seen such a bold move in YA.

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Katya River

April 8, 2020

A very nice coming-of age story, with a few important themes that felt good to revisit, even as an adult. While it does lean heavily on politics (American ones, at that) I have to say I had a good time hearing about them and learning more, so props on that! The subject is mixed in with the plot beautifully, so it didn't feel boring to me. My only bone to pick, was the characters' use of plastic bags and non-ecological items (like plastic bottles) so unapologetically. I don't know why that rubbed me in the wrong way, hahaha!! I'm so sorry! This book treats so many other important matters, so I forgive ecology being out the window (not that it's my place to forgive, gaah) Good job! (PS I totally recommend the audiobook)

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About the author

Becky Albertalli is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of William C. Morris Award winner and National Book Award longlist title Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (now a major motion picture, Love, Simon); The Upside of Unrequited; Leah on the Offbeat; the Simonverse novella Love, Creekwood; What If It’s Us and Here's to Us (cowritten with Adam Silvera); Yes No Maybe So (cowritten with Aisha Saeed); Kate in Waiting; and Imogen, Obviously, a Stonewall Honor Book. Becky lives with her family near Atlanta. You can visit her online at beckyalbertalli.com.

Aisha Saeed is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novel Amal Unbound; the Bank Street Books Best Book Written in the Stars; Aladdin: Far from Agrabah; and Bilal Cooks Daal. Aisha is also a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and sons. You can find her online at aishasaeed.com.

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