Fear of Missing Out

Fear of Missing OutFear of Missing Out by Kate McGovern
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on March 19, 2019
ISBN: 0374305471
Pages: 313
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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five-stars

Sixteen-year-old Astrid is on round two of her brain tumor and the outcome doesn’t look promising. There is a new clinical trial that she could try, but again, there aren’t any promises that it will succeed. But, Astrid is willing to look at alternatives, despite the questions her mother, her boyfriend and best friend have. Cryogenics sounds promising and she wants to make a field trip to Arizona and check out a facility that offers maybe a promise.

Well written, character driven and extremely emotional story of what questions are brought out about dying and the quality of life that is the primary focus. Recommended for grades 9 and  up.

Fans of The Fault in Our Stars and Everything, Everything will love this book. Recommended for grades 9 and up.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford.

 

five-stars