Along the lines of Eleanor and Park, The Fault in Our Stars and The Earth, My Butt and other Big Round Things, Why We Broke Up is heartwarming and then heartbreaking. I will recommended it to mature high schoolers because the language and situations aren't over the top or gratuitous but are there. I love the references to old movies and music. I'm a sucker for these kinds of young characters know who they are but have a hard time finding their place among their peers. The art mixed into the story enhances the telling of the story. Beautiful, beautiful book. I did see the ending coming though and it happens a little too abruptly for me. Also... set to be a movie starring Haley Steinfeld TBA. ANNDD Daniel Handler is Lemony Snicket!
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