This one fell a bit flat for me. I was really looking forward to the autistic representation, and did feel this was done well and I really did understand Daniel's autistic view point. But I felt like the story didn't really have a plot and kind of threw in many representations in relation to gender, sexuality and neurodiversity just for the sake of it. The I like the way Daniel's family was accepting of everyone and the relationship Daniel had with his siblings. I also thought Gabe and Moana were fun character's. At the end I took away that the book was about Daniel learning to enbrace being himself.

Thank you Harlequin Teen for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.

Daniel, Deconstructed is a lovely YA book, which proved an easy and relaxing weekend read. A slow start as it can take a bit to get used to the writing style is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. Once I got into it, all I wanted to do was keep reading and makes me miss my own school days. It was fantastic to see all the representation through the characters.

As someone who’s been out of school for a while now, this book brought me back to my school days and I reckon this would have been a great book to read while in middle / high school. It’s understanding how you're not alone at all in these big feelings and moments in life. Many people are in fact, facing similar struggles, and that there are so many people around you that care and want to help.

An important book to have in the world, thank you.

Thank you so much to Harlequin Teen and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!!

Never have I read a book where so many of my intersecting identities were all present, I am Autistic, Non Binary, A-romantic (and also ace haha).

I felt through all these characters a sense of belonging in seeing myself within the pages of this book, and that was a truly special experience.

Thank you James Ramos for writing this book, I’m truly grateful it exists ❤️