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Losing Austin review by sylvie55555
Age Range - 12 and up
Genre - Mystery
Five Star Award

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Age at time of review - 17
Reviewer's Location - Lexington, MA, United States
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Ever since he was a young child, Colton's brother Austin has been different. Not knowing how to characterize him, most professionals said he was autistic or was "autistic-like". But Colton knows that Austin is so much more than just that label and that he is a great brother and artist. Unfortunately, the kids at school do not follow this same sentiment and often make fun of Austin in front of Colton. Due to picking fights with kids who bully his brother, Colton gets labeled as a "troubled kid". After Austin causes one of Colton's friends to no longer want to hang out with him, Colton gets into a fight and screams at Austin. After their fight, Austin leaves the house and disappears. For months after Austin's disappearance, Colton blames himself and spends hours every day searching for Austin. Most people online and in his town believe that Colton hurt or killed Austin due to being tired of having him as a brother. Colton knows that Austin is still out there and does everything he can to save him. When he receives a message from a girl named Keilani whose brother disappeared in a very similar fashion, Colton finally starts to feel like he is making a breakthrough. But will he be able to find Austin?
 

Opinion: 

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book. I like how the narrator of the story, Colton, told the story in a way in which it felt like he was having a conversation with the reader. The language used in the narration felt realistic to how a teen would talk, and this made the book stand out compared to other novels I've read. In addition, I think the author did a great job of using flashbacks at the start of the book to paint a picture of what Austin and Colton's life were like. This helped me understand Colton's background and why he reacted to things in certain ways throughout the book. The plot of the story was very interesting, and I think there was a good amount of suspense in the book without feeling like the story was dragged out. Lastly, I think the book did a good job of portraying how life can be for children who have siblings who are non-verbal or have other conditions. I would highly recommend this book for readers looking for a realistic fiction mystery novel! 

Rating:
5
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