natalie intihar

Publication Date: April 15, 2025

Love in 280 Characters or Less was a really fascinating read. I really loved the format of this book! The combination of hearing about Sydney’s life through her own eyes and then through her social presence & text messages is a fascinating one. It really showed the difference between the things we share with the world versus the things we keep to ourselves. 

There is also something so touching and meaningful about the friendship between Syd and Malcolm. Going away to a different college from your best friend is something I know I’m not alone in experiencing, and I really felt that this book captured that experience so well. I was so happy to see their friendship hold up throughout the story, even through their tough times. 

I would be remiss to not speak about the powerful conversations between Sydney and others about the Black Lives Matter movement and the role of race in everyday life. As a white woman, I have an inherent privilege in not experiencing some of the racially charged pain that Sydney and her peers go through in this story. I’m grateful that this book showcased tough conversations and continued to inspire dialogue about race and the oftentimes casual racism that many black men and women experience. 

Thank you to Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and Feiwel & Friends for the opportunity to read and review this book! I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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