We Can Be Heroes is an interesting look at both grief and gun control - all with a paranormal twist!

This book was so powerful. I absolutely was absorbed and couldn't put it down. The emotions were so raw and I cried, laughed, and felt like I knew each of these young women. I loved the way McCauley gave each character a distinct voice and point of view, I loved the use of the podcast transcripts to fill in more real life information on dating violence and gun violence. This book was so powerful, because it could happen anywhere. We might not all have gun manufacturers in town, but the politics, the division, the violence, and the senseless loss can happen anywhere. And I think that's what made this book pack such a punch.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book, but I thought it was a great look into the world of a teenager struggling with "adult issues". It tackles grief and abuse in a way that is thoughtful and kind to those who may be struggling with similar issues. I think that it was moving but it was hard to picture a lot of the things that were described. However, I do think it would make a fantastic miniseries or movie where we can really LOOK into this town of Bell

Loved, loved this book about Beck and Vivian deciding to seek vengeance when their best friend Cassie is killed by her abusive boyfriend, Nico, in school. Although Nico also killed himself, his dad owns a firearms store and their town is the heart of gun culture. The girls decide to secretly paint murals showing Cassie as certain Greek myths so people won’t forget her . Even more interesting is the girls can see the spirit of Cassie and can talk to her.They want to make a difference so that people realize they have the right to be kept safe from a gun. A podcaster gets involved and the town become divided. People begin to realize the girls are capable of making a difference, and they get more people to speak out against gun violence.Such a powerful, important and timely book.

I think McCauley did a great job of creating fun, engaging characters and exploring relationships in this story. I really enjoyed the plot and overall pacing of this story. This is a solid read!

McCauley KNOCKED it out of the park with her story of angry girls and a friendship that lasts beyond death. Timely, important, and oh so beautiful.