Every Variable of Us is about a girl named Alexis who’s injured in a gang shooting and ends up joining her school’s STEM team at the insistence of her new friend (and crush) Aamani to try to get a scholarship. The book is an accurate representation of what life is like for poor teens growing up in rough neighborhoods. I felt horrible for Alexis as she struggled to remain loyal to her best friend, Britt, and move forward with her life. Seeing her discover her sexuality was an organic process over the course of the book and it was well done.
Aamani is a fun, interesting character. She’s always there for her friends, she pushes them to be better and she knows who she is, even if it goes against what her parents want. If you like Marvel references and Dr. Who stuff, she’s your go to person. The only thing that seemed implausible to me is the prom dance scene.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes reading about teen girls in STEM, queer stories, and diverse reads. I was provided a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.