This novel brought to mind all the times I felt like the outsider as a teenager. When you have an illness or physical difference it is all too easy to feel displaced or set apart from others. I enjoyed how Rivers wrote the character of Ish and particularly the way in which her observations were rendered.

This could be used as a comparative text with Wonder by RJ Palacio.

The preview of Love, Ish had me rushing to Amazon account to pre-order the book! Mischaracterized Love is a unique character that I was quickly drawn to. Her quirks, passions and concern for the world make her a lovable character that you want to see succeed in whatever mission she sets out on. The challenges she faces with Tig, her family, and her classmates make you want to read more and discover her "happy ending."

I could already feel a lot of heart and warmth in the story from this preview. The portrayal of Ish's relationship with her family and response to feeling like an outsider: her prickliness, vulnerability and her somewhat bitter view of her classmates is written in a very frank and and realistic way. I absolutely loved the writing style too, as it felt both engaging and also fitting for Ish's character.

I'll be picking up a copy of this at some point when the full book is published.

This sampler only whets the appetite for the whole book, due out in March. I can't wait!

Rivers sets a perfect beginning to this story, drawing the reader in and introducing Ish in a loveable way. This sneak peak is definitely enough to make me want to go and buy the book when it is released in March. I think it will be an eye opener for any pre-teens that read this book.