Synopsis from Goodreads:
Sal used to know his place with his adoptive gay father, their loving Mexican-American family, and his best friend, Samantha. But it’s senior year, and suddenly Sal is throwing punches, questioning everything, and realizing he no longer knows himself. If Sal’s not who he thought he was, who is he?
About: The Inexplicable Logic of my Life is a fiction novel written by Benjamin Alire Saenz. It will be published on 3/7/17 by Clarion Books, 464 pages. The genres are young adult, contemporary, and GLBT. This author is well known for his novel called Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.
My Experience: I started reading The Inexplicable Logic of my Life on 1/3/17 and finished it on 1/12/17. I am disappointed in this book. I have high expectations when I saw this book and wanted so badly to read it. I read it and it’s just so plain. The read is fast-paced and full of texting. The plot is okay. I can connect the pattern but it’s not very exciting. The read is predictable in a way that when a new character is introduced and the family is described, a reader can tell what will happen. This book is full of logic about everyday life. If the mom died, it’s because the situations called for it. If she likes to do drugs, apparently, she will die of overdose.
In this book, readers will follow best friends of Sam and Salvador. Girl and boy can be platonic friends. They texts and they talk about everyday life that includes school, dating, friends, and family. Sal wants to know about himself, born white but is part of a Mexican family. His adoptive dad is gay and so is one of his friends. This book focuses a lot on friendship, family values, and acceptance. It shows that kids can become successful in broken homes.
Pro: friendship, family values, acceptance, fast paced, challenges of a broken home
Con: plain, lack of romance, lack of humor, predictable, lack of excitement
I rate it 3 stars!
Grab yourself a copy here: Book Depository
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to the author, Benjamin Alire Saenz, publisher Clarion Books, and Edelweiss for the review copy. Please assure that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine
I won this in an HMHTeen mystery book giveaway. I’m not big on contemporary but I need me some romance! And this has none? Now I’m a little disappointed. 😞
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Barely, the supporting character’s bf left then come back after 5 years and asked for second chance. There’s a hug somewhere. That’s about it. The two main characters are just friends. They text a lot. I’m a bit bored with the lack of romance too. 😊
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Yeah I need romance in my books!! 😂🤣
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Oh and Congrats on the win!
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Thank you! 😘
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Wow you’re so lucky to have read it already! It’s unfortunate that it was disappointing for you. I think imma still check it out though. I loved Ari and Dante.
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I love Ari & Dante too, but this book is too predictable for me. I hope you like it when you read it 🙂
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Nooo, you didn’t like it! I was so excited for this book and now you have me worried. Okay, I think I can deal with lack of romance as long as the writing and character development is good. And family and friendship stuff are always good.
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I was excited too, but it became pretty predictable once you get the hang of things.. It’s still an okay read.. and you should still read it. I hope it’s a better read for you 🙂
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I hope so too, especially because I love Ari and Dante so much.
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I’m so jealous that you got an ARC for this 🙈. I tried and got denied but told to try when they put it on NetGalley closer to publication. We shall see! All of that aside, I’m so sorry that it ended up being a disappointing read for you. It always sucks when you’re really excited for a book and then it lets you down. Since I’m pretty excited for this too I have to admit I’m a bit scared now haha. I do love that it has a lot of friendship and family aspects though. Great review, Jasmine!! 💕😊
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I will have my fingers crossed for you when you request on NetGalley. You might like it for books that I don’t like, such as Roseblood. I do hope you will get to read it. I just don’t recommend to buy it yet.
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Thank you!! 💕
I hope so too. If not I’ll definitely be waiting a while to read it since I’m on a buying ban for a while lol.
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Oh that’s too bad! I hope your next one ends up being a better read, Jasmine. It sucks when a book has so much potential and doesn’t really deliver.
Great review!
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Thanks Sophie! Guess can’t expect one book from the author to be excellent that his every other books should also be excellent huh? hehe..
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I have an ARC of this book, and I’m excited to read it, in spite of your thoughts. I’m just worried it’ll be too plain! Great review😃
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It’s not as good as Ari & Dante. I like the other book a lot more than this one. Hope you will enjoy it more than I did when you read this book 🙂
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I haven’t read Ari & Dante, but it is on my TBR. Thank you, and I hope so, too!😄
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Ari & Dante is really the best! I really like that book. 🙂
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I’m very excited to read it!😄
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