The Summer I Ate the Rich | 
so-soI have a lot of mixed thoughts here after reading this novel.
It‘s thought-provoking and timely in this current political moment in 2025 — that goes without saying. So much was packed into this story, delving into class warfare, social justice, racism and lack of workplace diversity. But - and it‘s a big one - so many times I was left thinking I was missing pages because the plot kept racing forward with little explanation.
Melismatic To me, the plot got bogged down in trying to do too much at once. There‘s a meaningful statement here, but maybe it got lost in the sauce. My thanks to Macmillan Children‘s Publishing Group for the chance to read this ARC! 💖 1w
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