Odd One Out
Odd One Out
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018
Book Brief
Beta320
Novel • Fiction
Atlanta, Georgia • Contemporary
2018
12-18 years
HL780L
Super Short Summary
Odd One Out by Nic Stone explores the lives of three high school friends—Courtney, Jupiter, and Rae—as they navigate complex relationships and understand their identities. Through their intertwined experiences, the characters learn about love, friendship, and self-acceptance in a contemporary setting.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Nic Stone's Odd One Out navigates complex themes of identity, friendship, and love in a modern high school setting, drawing praise for its authentic character voices and inclusive LGBTQ+ representation. However, some readers found the multiple perspectives occasionally disorienting. Overall, it's a heartfelt, compelling read with relatable emotional depth.
Who Should Read Odd One Out?
Readers who would enjoy Odd One Out by Nic Stone are typically teens and young adults interested in contemporary, diverse, and emotionally rich narratives exploring friendship, identity, and sexual orientation. Fans of Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda or Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End would find this book engaging and relatable.
6,700 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Novel • Fiction
Atlanta, Georgia • Contemporary
2018
12-18 years
HL780L
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