Laurie Frankel excels in her storytelling around complex families, and this book is no different. The One, Two and Three in the title refer to triplets Mab, Monday and Mirabel, being raised by their single mother in the town of Bourne where a terrible industrial incident happened (chemicals in the water) before they were born, impacting everyone in the town. Mirabel is in a wheelchair and communicates through typing with her one usable hand. Monday also has some peculiarities (on the autism spectrum perhaps?), and the town embraces all three of them for who they are. Frankel does an excellent job portraying disability representation in the book without having those things fully define the characters. The girls' mother is relentless in her fight to bring the company responsible for the chemicals in the water to justice.

The one negative for me with this book is it felt a little young adult with three teenage narrators -= their school dramas, crushes, interactions with the adults around them. They were wonderful characters -- each distinctive voices -- but the point of view does naturally sway a bit younger.

Despite the heavy nature of the topic, it is a feel good book about a family and a community supporting each other, and three sisters coming of age together, bonding through challenges and adversity.

One Two Three focuses on 16 year old triplets: Mab (One), Monday (Two) and Mirabel (Three) who are unique as they are the same. A coming of age story where the sisters, born into a town so different in its make up and so far removed from the outside world, that not only did no one new come to town, but no one left. A town destroyed by a chemical spill nearly two decades earlier, Bourne continues to bear the painful scars of the community’s shared history.

The sisters try to navigate love and loyalty all while being the superhero’s of the story, the ones set out to save the town, to finish the fight their mother, Nora, began.

Frankel invested time into building out and developing these characters which were enhanced by the phenomenal trio of narrators. The distinct voices and expressions added so much depth to the characters.

The story, however, had some slow moving parts and there were times I felt there was more detail than necessary.

Nonetheless, Laurie Frankel is a gifted storyteller and I’m looking forward to reading another novel by her in the future.

I read this book with high expectations, after reading "This is How it Always is" (which I loved!) Although this did not exceed expectations, based on that book, I really enjoyed this book. I absolutely loved the three narrators, for each of the triplets, and found that each of them was so different, with their own personalities.

The book definitely brought up a lot of emotions, and was very "Erin Brockovich". It would definitely appeal to those who like these stories about the "underdog" and triumphing over big companies. Absolutely loved the characters, and the narrators were phenomonal!

I don't think I've ever had an audio book experience like the one I had while reading One Two Three. There were three narrators, one for each triplet: Emma Galvin (One), Jesse Vilinsky (Two), and Rebecca Soler (Three). Each narrator did an excellent job with there section, listening felt more like a movie production than someone reading a book to me. I feel as though both the three narrators and Frankel herself should be credited for that, as the narrators did an excellent job putting emotion and acting out the drama that Frankel had written. Adding a 4th voice for Maribel's (Three) character was a great idea and definitely helped me understand more thoroughly Maribel's life and struggles. Everyone's voice fit their character wonderfully and the 3 together could definitely be sisters although they were also very distinctive from each other so there was never any confusion while listening.

I loved how each character was unique and had their own quirks that worked like a super power by the end of the novel. Their final solution to me was obvious, practically as soon as Monday dug up "the clue" in her Library I yearned for that outcome. But venturing down the other avenues first in order to fight Belsum the fair way continued to be entertaining and lead to a lot more discoveries that added depth to the story. I didn't mind following the three girls down all their rabbit holes, since I thoroughly enjoyed being in their minds and getting to learn more about the town of Bourne.

“I’m so inspired by girls right now; by the strength of the girls growing up at the moment. I think that the ways girls superhero is so different than the ways boys superhero. We get tons of superhero stories, but they’re all pretty male. Even, I think, the ones that star women are pretty male. I think that women and girls fight differently – I think their fight is more inclusive, I think it is more interesting, and I think it’s more attractive.” – Laurie Frankel

In "One Two Three," Laurie Frankel masterfully weaves a narrative that is simultaneously heartwarming and profoundly poignant. The protagonists are triplet sisters, affectionately referred to as One, Two, and Three by each other and their mother. Mab, deemed the most ordinary, Monday, is neurodivergent and transforms her home into the remnants of the old library, and Mirabel relies on a wheelchair and a voice output device for communication.

Set in the town of Bourne, where the residents are grappling with the consequences of contaminated water caused by a chemical company's broken promises of prosperity, the girls' mother has spent their entire lives advocating for justice. As the company edges closer to resuming operations, One, Two, and Three decide to take up the fight.

What distinguishes this book is its ability to navigate a somber subject matter and darker themes. Through the unique perspectives of Mab, Monday, and Mirabel, the narrative takes an unexpected and refreshing turn. This is a slow burn, but it is a brilliantly crafted work of environmental fiction that is infuriating yet compensates with a satisfying conclusion.

In "One Two Three," Laurie Frankel skillfully crafts a story that's both heartwarming and deeply moving. Mab, Mirabelle, and Monday's journeys are emotionally resonant, providing a genuine exploration of human connection and resilience. I really enjoyed their connection with each other, and their devotion to their town and justice for the others, as well as themselves. 4 stars

I really enjoyed this audiobook by Laurie Frankel. I greatly appreciate more than one narriator for the book. Each of the three sisters was narrated by a different person. There is sister 1, 2, and 3 as known by each other and their mother. These three sisters couldnt be any different from eacher other. 1-Mab was the first tripplet. She is considered the normal one of the three girls. 2-Monday sounds nuerodivergent, loves everything yellow, loves books, and runs the reminents of the old library out of the house. 3-Mirabel is in a wheelchair and uses a voice output device to communicate, she is cognitively there, her body just dosen't work for her. The "issues" the girls have are thought to be due to a chemcial leak from a closed plant. The plant reopens. The sisters come together to stop the same from happening again once the compnay reopens.

What's great about this book is that, despite the potentially gloomy subject matter/darker themes, the story takes a refreshing turn through the perspectives of Mab, Monday and Mirabel.

I found these characters to very engaging, and they transform what could be a depressing tale into something entirely different. Though I don't typically gravitate toward stories told from a younger POV, the trio won me over. The characters elevate the narrative. Frankel's writing and endearing characters make this book enjoyable, despite its serious themes. It's a delightful read, recommended for those who appreciate character-driven fiction.

Also, the narrators of the audiobook are excellent!

Thank you for providing me with the audiobook.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and Laurie Frankel for this audiobook in exchange for my honest reviews. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

One Two Three was FOUR STARS for me!

This novel is refreshingly different and will not disappoint. Frankel creates characters who are relatable, strong, and unique. You will find yourself invested from the beginning and forever changed once you've finished this book.

4 STARS

A story told from the alternating perspective of three teenage girls (triplets) who are all suffering from the effects of town water contaminated by a chemical company. Their mother has been fighting their whole life to get the company to make amends for the destruction of the town but when the company is on the verge of resuming business, One , Two and Three take up the fight.

Great story, inspiring characters and really well done audio book.

I have no idea why I have not read Laurie Frankel before now…fortunately, because of NetGalley, I have been able to listen to two of her books. One, two, Three is a story about three sisters. Mab , Monday and Mirabelle.

Mab’s main job is to get good grades, get out of Bourne and go to college so she can help the world. Monday is the town librarian and does not use contractions and only eats yellow foods. Mirabel has to speak through a computer and is in a wheelchair. These three sisters were born after the water turned green in Bourne because of a factory that was supposed to be the savior of the town. Their mother has spent the last sixteen years working on a class action lawsuit because of all of the problems that occurred because of the factory in Bourne.

All of a sudden, a moving truck is seen in town that causes old wounds to open up.the girls take on the system and corporate to keep the same thing from happening again.

These characters and their stories were so heartbreaking and also showed how these girls grew up through lots of turmoil and strife.

I loved this book and can’t wait until the next one from Frankel.

While I enjoyed the concept, theme and characters, I was thrown off too much by the writing and I think it lost a little bit of power for me. I feel indifferent about this book. The storyline is an important one to draw attention to - larger companies taking advantage of smaller towns, providing jobs, destroying the land enough to contaminate the growth of current and future generations, then leaving without taking responsbility. However, the writing style taking the point of view of each triplet was not that easy to latch on to at the beginning. Each sister was drastically affected by the factory in their town in a physical way, but their brains were extremely intelligent. I loved that about them. I loved that they did not let their disabilities slow them down as they tried to save the future of their town.

have been wanting to read One, Two, Three for a long time so when I saw it was an audiobook option on netgalley I jumped on it! However this one was just ok for me. I did mostly enjoy it but didn’t love it.

I think part what I didn’t love is that it felt longer than it needed to be. I think it could have easily cut 50-75 pages. This book is told from alternating POV of triplets that are nicknamed One, Two, Three. Usually that helps a book’s pace for me but this one just felt very slow. I was glad I was listening instead of reading.

I loved all the narrators of the audio but my only issue was that two sounded similar so I would sometimes have to check whose POV I was listening to. Not only did the voices seem similar but one and three had similar personalities which made it hard for me to differentiate.

I can’t quite put my finger on what didn’t work for me in this book. I think it might have been a case of I wasn’t in the mood for this particular story.

One Two Three by Laurie Frankel. I found this audiobook on NetGalley and was intrigued. So I looked up reviews on Goodreads and decided to give it a try. To start, the narrators were fabulous! I know I would have enjoyed this book in any format, but it is an excellent audiobook. I highly recommend giving it a try!

This is a story about three sisters and how they, along with their community, were affected by pollution from a chemical plant. The author did a great job developing the characters such that you become invested in their lives. It is a bit of a slow start, but I got hooked along the way. This is a solid 4+ star book. My only complaint is that some of the antics the girls got up to were just a bit too ridiculous. But then again, that’s not unheard of for teenagers.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC audio book of One Two Three by Laurie Frankel. This is narrated by Emma Galvin, Jesse Vilinsky, and Rebecca Soler, all of whom do a great job! I highly recommend the audiobook version!

Mab, Mirabell and Monday are triplets, each with their own stories and dreams, living in a town that has endured an environmental terrorism by a chemical plant who polluted their river, creating all sorts of economic problems, but more importantly, killing and poisoning the town’s population.

The story itself develops gradually, developing the characters' connections and relationships. The part about how they came to not only their mom’s aid, but attempts to save the town were heartwarming. While this is well written with very likable characters, more suspense and anticipation would have made it better. Also, the resolution of the story wrapped up too fast.

3.5 stars rounded up.

Ahhh...these three sisters captured my heart. I love the diversity and how it's represented in this story. There is clear definition of each character and the skill it takes to be able to write them that way is a gift. I listened to the audiobook which is fantastic and the three narrators do a phenomenal job. The story is somewhat sad, but also uplifting and inspiring. I love how the sisters are so devoted to each other and work together to solve the mystery of their town. This is such a unique story and I've listened to it one, two, three times already.

This was a slow burn read for me but is an amazingly written environmental fiction (reminiscent of Erin Brockovich) dealing with a town who was poisoned by a chemical company in their town . Laurie Frankel is able to slowly draw you into the lives of Mab, Monday , Mirabel who were damaged by the chemical while growing in their mother’s womb. The characters are all unique , detailed and memorable characters as we follow the three teens prospectives and their relationships with each other are so realistic and deeply bonded. — the story takes its time to learn the dynamics and personalities of the girls and as they grow on you each chapter becomes addictive to learn more of their story and outcome!

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this ARC — this is my honest review !

This audio book by Laurie Frankel explores the life of triplet girls. Mab, Mirabell and Monday. Each girl with very unique personalities and strengths. Their mother fights in their town of Bourne against a chemical company that is damaging the water supply.

When I read Laurie Frankel's "This Is How It Always Is" back in 2018, I knew I was being introduced to an author that could create a memorable family drama/saga that a reader could get lost in. I think back now and consider Frankel an author that brought that genre to life for me. So please don't ask me why "One Two Three" has sat on my shelf for nearly three years! With "Family, Family" releasing in January 2024, I knew I wanted to give "One Two Three" the attention it was calling for, and this book did not disappoint!

In "One Two Three", we'll meet triplets Mab, Monday, and Mirabel and if their names don't pique your interest; let me tell you more about them that will.
• Mab is the first triplet born to Nora, a name with one syllable, who at the age of sixteen loves with all her heart while carrying the burden and guilt of being the “normal” one.
• Monday is the second triplet, two syllables, lover of books, defender of truth, physically capable but mentally and emotionally unique.
• Mirabel is the third triplet, 3 syllables, insightful and eloquent but confined to a body that doesn't work, only able to communicate through the tap of a finger or a robotic sounding device.

Your heart will leap off the page and be torn open by these three bright, young women. They are the shining lights of the fictitious small town of Bourne which is dealing with the aftermath of chemical pollution by a large local factory. They are the female superheroes we never hear enough of. You’ll ask yourself what you would do, whose side you would take as you journey along with this dynamic trio, their mother, and the multiple townspeople who you’ll encounter.

Listening to the audiobook only added to my reading pleasure as I followed along in the book. The choice of three different narrators for each triplet made for a memorable reading experience. Something tells me I will be thinking about “One Two Three” for quite a while. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the chance to listen and review.

Very well researched, original and interesting novel.
This is the story of triplet teenagers, each with their own stories and dreams, living in a town who suffers from environmental terrorism by a chemical plant who polluted their river, creating all sorts of economic problems, but more importantly, killing and poisoning the town’s population.
The story itself develops gradually over time. It develops the character’s connections and relationships beautifully but I needed more action. More anticipation. I really enjoyed the last part of the book but I felt that the resolution of the story wrapped up too fast.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sharing a copy of the audiobook!