The Minus One Club
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The Minus One Club (-1) has left an invitation in Kermit Sanders’s locker. Kermit has recently lost his sister and is navigating grief all while also keeping a secret that his sister knew about.
The group is made up of Sanders’s classmates who too have experienced loss. As he shows up to these meetings, Kermit makes a connection with one of its members, his secret crush Matt. The time passes and Matt and Kermit are hanging out more often outside of the Minus One Club. Kermit begins to open up and finds that he can talk about his sister and the moments they shared.
With time Kermit realizes that Matt is hiding behind alcohol, which puts a strain on their relationship. It all comes tumbling out when Matt puts himself in danger and Kermit is the only person that can help save him.
Curating Edits Review
I listened to the audiobook version of this book narrated by Dion Graham. The Minus One Club touches on many lessons. Though the genre is Teens/YA, I would recommend this book to parents as well. The conflict of a person’s religious belief, when they are in the LGBTQIAP+ community, is hard and can lead to a lot of suffering and confusion. The loss of a sibling and the trauma that changes family dynamics is also a topic touched upon. People always say, “Check on your silly friends” or “Check on your strong friends” and here comes The Minus One Club to instill that lesson within us.
Resources
This book will have you experiencing a rollercoaster of feelings. You do not need to have experienced loss to show empathy for the shared experiences of these two characters. The author, Kekla Magoon does provide resources in the book and at the end of the audiobook. Resources that will help you or someone you know. I will leave some below:
The Trevor Project for Young LGBTQ Lives:
Website (HERE) Phone (1-866-488-7386) or Send a Text to 678-678
Crisis Lifeline:
Website (HERE) Phone (988) or Text “HOME” to 741741
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