*Note: I was provided with a free copy of the book by Ylva Publishing in exchange for a fair review Emily O’Beirne is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I loved Points of Departure, I loved Here’s the Thing, and I loved Future Leaders of Nowhere. Her narrative tone has a sense of wholesomeness that you don’t often find in YA. This book follows the trend. It’s warm and relatable and funny; a book to cheer you up when you’re sad and one that will keep your good mood rolling. Some things I loved: I love the premise of having the characters at a leadership camp. As one of those overachieving kids in school, I’ve been to my fair share of building activities like it. It’s also a nice reminder that the upcoming generations are going to have LGBT leaders. I loved Finn and Willa, who are both strong leaders but in different ways. I loved how they came to get to really know each other while navigating public and private personas. I loved the diversity of the characters, which reflects the diversity of Australia and the world at large. And finally, I loved how well everyone got along. While there was one character who stirred the pot unnecessarily, this was a group of overachieving teens and it showed. Their strengths weren’t all the same, but they learned how to complement each other. I highly recommend Future Leaders of Nowhere and even though I received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review, I’m planning on buying a physical copy to add to my library.
