My Life as a Potato by Arianne CostnerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is one of those books that you look at and kind of question. I don’t think mascot fiction is something that is plentiful, but after this, maybe it should be.
The story takes place in Idaho, because let’s face it, where else would there be a potato mascot? Ben is given the punishment, um… honor, of being Steve the Spud after he injures the kid normally in the costume. The thing is, he is trying to make everyone believe that he is cool, and dressing up as a potato does not seem like the best way to achieve that.
Ben is a likable character whose antics make for a hilarious story. I appreciate that there was actual character growth, and his actions changed as he grew. I also appreciate that there were consequences for his actions. The whole book read as more real by having Ben struggling internally with what to do and how to deal with the problems he created.
For a debut, Arianne Costner nailed it.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Author: Arianne Costner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 24 Mar 2020
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