Friday, November 25, 2022

Book Review: On Air with Zoe Washington

 



On Air with Zoe Washington

by Janae Marks

Pub Date 14 Feb 2023 

 HarperCollins Children's Books,  Katherine Tegen Books

 Children's Fiction  |  Middle Grade 


I am reviewing a copy of On Air With Zoe Washington through HarperCollins Children's Book and Netgalley:



Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit two years ago.  Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support. So, everything should be perfect. Right?




Zoe and Marcus are now coworkers at Ari Cakes, so it's true life hasn't been better.  But after Marcus reveals his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it with her as his pastry chef of course. She still has a lot of new desserts to invent!


Despite being innocent starting a new place is harder than it looks and despite being innocent, Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected. Determined to find a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the struggles exonerees experience and fundraise for their restaurant.




Zoe finds herself being stretched thin between hosting her show, testing recipes, managing shifting friend dynamics, and trying to make sure Marcus and her stepdad each have enough time with her.  She knows the power of using her voice.  But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening?



I give on the Air With Zoe Washington five out of five stars!




Happy Reading!




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