Ella Gillen
Not My Problem is a pretty standard YA novel. But it is by far the best one I’ve read. I’ve heard this is related to Derry Girls, and I think that it is a good comparison. Beyond the Ireland setting, the sense of humor is similar. Aideen, the main character, was delightfully hilarious. All the characters as a whole were well written and entertaining. The plot was medium-paced, and I can’t say I was bored by it and I don’t feel like the book dragged. The book addressed difficult topics such as toxic friendships, alcoholism, and poverty, and they were handled gracefully, balanced evenly with the joy and humor of the rest of the book. If you are looking for a romance novel, this is not it, but I was satisfied with that aspect of the book too. As a whole, this is a delightful read and I’d recommend it to anyone.
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