Into the Real by Z Brewer
Published by Quill Tree Books on October 6, 2020
ISBN: 0062691384
Pages: 432
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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The three worlds of a gender-queer teen intersect entwining Quinn and their friends in a fast-paced read.  Part fantasy, yet realistic and complete with horror this is an amazing story.  Brewer offers little comfort to those dealing with identity issues while crafting three distinct worlds within one reality.  Quinn suffers in all three worlds yet they find a way through each experience.  The author has to be credited for presenting reality and painful horror in a readable format.

Recommended for high schools and public libraries.    There are teens who need this novel and adults who might reach understanding and enlightenment as they experience Quinn’s existence.

Reviewed by Jan Hamilton,  retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME