The Reading Geek

The Reece Malcolm List was an enjoyable story about growing up. Devan has just lost her father and is moving in with her mother, who she's never met. She loves to perform in show choir though and is given the opportunity to attend a performing arts school.

Devan really developed over the course of the story and just really grows up. She has a lot thrown at her early in the story too. Devan's mother, Reece, was an interesting character. She is far from being perfect. The reader knows just as much as Devan knows about her too, so you get to learn more about Reece alongside Devan. It's definitely an awkward situation for Devan and Reece too because they just really don't know anything about each other.

The plot held my attention from beginning to end. There is a lot of drama but there were still a couple of fun moments too. It did get a bit predictable towards the end too, but it was still enjoyable to read. I loved that each chapter began with more of the list that Devan was making about things she learns about her mother. It showed just how much the story was developing. I also liked that this book wasn't just about Devan getting to know her mother, but more about Devan growing up and learning from her experiences. She's at a new school and making some new and interesting friends too.

I have to add that I loved the setting in Los Angeles. I'm a sucker for books set in LA and Spalding definitely made me feel like I was there at times. Overall I really enjoyed The Reece Malcolm List. It was a story about growing up.

Review posted on: thereadinggeek.blogspot.com