Regardless of their idiosyncrasies, misfit protagonists do tug at our heartstrings. We couldn’t abandon them a few pages into the book, even if we wanted to!

Things We Have in Common by Tasha Kavanagh



Nothing is as clear to Yasmin Doner as the fact that she’s a true outcast at school. Her obesity and obsessive personality have her labeled as a freak by her classmates. Despite their cruelty, she yearns for a sense of belonging. Her fantasy of being friends with Alice Taylor helps her cope with her reality. By watching Alice intently, she hopes that she’ll come to know the real her.