Control Freaks

Whew! This book is packed with interesting characters, a myriad of “steps” in the two main families, parenting help groups and other items to keep straight, but once the setting and all those elements are named, the events and clearly defined chapter perspectives will line out everyone and everythin......more

EARC provided by Edelweiss Plus Doug works as part of a team through a series of challenges that are part of a school wide competition, and it turns out to be a lot for him to learn about his team mates. Students will love this story told through several points of view as characters navigate their f......more

I’m rounding up to 4. Lots of POV’s that can drag a bit but the stories are interconnected and interesting. This has strong potential to be a cool universe with multiple books.......more

I won’t mince words: I did not like Control Freaks. A book that is all about how important it is to value other people should actually take pains to demonstrate how the students come to recognize that value. The kids in Doug’s group do not grow closer to one another yet the book ends by telling me th......more

I was unsure going into this book what to expect. It seemed like an interesting story but I was uncertain where the author was going with it. But I was rather amazed by how much I truly loved this story! The characters felt so real to me and they all were likeable. I also loved the overall theme of......more