In The Fragile Ordinary, we meet Comet- yes her name is Comet- although as she says early on, her name really doesn't fit her. Comet is a shy young women living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Comet is really just putting in time at her high school, waiting until she can leave her town and leave her family behind for school in the States. Comet is not your average teenager, she avoids social media and parties, preferring instead to spend her time with her books. But then in walks Tobias to her classes- he is a brash, athletic American and is unlike anyone Comet has met. As Tobias and Comet's friendship starts to grow, so too does her feelings for Comet. But she doesn't like the way Tobias's life is heading- he is hanging out with trouble makers and Comet tries to stop her feelings for Tobias. As Comet and Tobias find their way towards one another, they are faced with issues at their school that seem determined to keep them apart.
I loved this story. I loved Comet- she is such a unique character. Quiet, bookish, but an outlandish dresser. She has no support from home, but is determined to succeed in her life and has strong morals and a sense of right and wrong. Tobias is also a complex character who is struggling with his own demons. There is a bit of mature content in this book, much like The Fault in Our Stars, these two young people are experiencing first love, but it is beautiful and respectful. I can see this being very popular with high school students, but I would also not hesitate to give this to grade 8 students as well.
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