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# The Inexplicable Logic of My Life: A Mesmerizing YA Novel of Adoption, Love, and Belonging

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Review: The Inexplicable Feels - The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz can be described in one word: beautiful. This coming of age novel is a brilliant portrayal of love and family. Logic is the story of Salvador Silva. Salvador has a life surrounded by warmth and acceptance–a life filled with family, but during his senior year, his predictable life is thrown off kilter by heartbreaking news and Salvie struggles through the change. Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s novel is dynamic, moving, uplifting, and so lovely that it’s nearly incomprehensible. It’s a piece of art and I so enjoyed reading it. More so, I enjoyed feeling it. I’ve been in love with this author since I discovered his masterpiece Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. That novel is a level of perfection that I’ve rarely experienced, one that still leaves me speechless and incapable of adequately descibing its magic. Like A&D, The Inexplicable Logic is filled with wonder. It’s magic is unique and long-lasting, and one I vigorously recommend. This novel gracefully touches on themes of self-discovery (of course), love, grief, and meaning in life. This novel is Sal’s story, and is told entirely from his perspective, but it’s also his family’s story. I don’t think I’ve ever read a story where love bursts from the seams. It’s big, bright bold, and yes, beautiful. The characters are dynamic and oh-so lovable—I felt their joy and their pain. I feel like Sáenz’s writing is made for me. His prose is stark and impactful, simple and meaningful. I could live in his mind forever and ever, because he shows me just what I need to see to understand what is important. His writing envelops me and makes me feel safe, even as he breaks my heart, because I know that he writes with love. The Inexplicable Logic of My Life is fiction that shows us the reality that we should strive for. Yes, it’s a novel for young adults, but we all need to learn the lessons Sáenz teaches. Whistle in the dark, love, love love, forgive, rage, be heartbroken, but have faith and hope. In this novel, Sal’s connection with his father is impregnable and a force of nature—all the characters’ connections are. When Sáenz writes he makes you feel as if you belong, and that he’s pulling you into this wonderful world he creates. The same world we live in, we see through his eyes and start to believe in all the good he sees once we’ve turned the last page and look up in wonder. That makes Benjamin Alire Sáenz a force of nature and The Inexplicable Logic of My Life a phenomenon that all should experience.
Review: An amazing and heartfelt story. - This story very much reads like a boy spilling his thoughts into a journal or a diary. The prose is somewhat simple and straightforward and yet the story is beautiful. The characters in this story are some of my favorite ones in any story that I've read. The most poignant of emotions expressed in this story is grief. Of course it is sad, but the moments of happiness, contentment, and reassurance of being love are the main take aways. This story will sit with me for a long time and I know I'll come back to it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #355,438 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #198 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Boys' & Men's Issues (Books) #224 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying #693 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,206) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 1.17 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 7 - 9 |
| ISBN-10  | 1328498026 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1328498021 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 464 pages |
| Publication date  | October 23, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Clarion Books |
| Reading age  | 12 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Inexplicable Feels
*by J***. on April 24, 2017*

The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz can be described in one word: beautiful. This coming of age novel is a brilliant portrayal of love and family. Logic is the story of Salvador Silva. Salvador has a life surrounded by warmth and acceptance–a life filled with family, but during his senior year, his predictable life is thrown off kilter by heartbreaking news and Salvie struggles through the change. Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s novel is dynamic, moving, uplifting, and so lovely that it’s nearly incomprehensible. It’s a piece of art and I so enjoyed reading it. More so, I enjoyed feeling it. I’ve been in love with this author since I discovered his masterpiece Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. That novel is a level of perfection that I’ve rarely experienced, one that still leaves me speechless and incapable of adequately descibing its magic. Like A&D, The Inexplicable Logic is filled with wonder. It’s magic is unique and long-lasting, and one I vigorously recommend. This novel gracefully touches on themes of self-discovery (of course), love, grief, and meaning in life. This novel is Sal’s story, and is told entirely from his perspective, but it’s also his family’s story. I don’t think I’ve ever read a story where love bursts from the seams. It’s big, bright bold, and yes, beautiful. The characters are dynamic and oh-so lovable—I felt their joy and their pain. I feel like Sáenz’s writing is made for me. His prose is stark and impactful, simple and meaningful. I could live in his mind forever and ever, because he shows me just what I need to see to understand what is important. His writing envelops me and makes me feel safe, even as he breaks my heart, because I know that he writes with love. The Inexplicable Logic of My Life is fiction that shows us the reality that we should strive for. Yes, it’s a novel for young adults, but we all need to learn the lessons Sáenz teaches. Whistle in the dark, love, love love, forgive, rage, be heartbroken, but have faith and hope. In this novel, Sal’s connection with his father is impregnable and a force of nature—all the characters’ connections are. When Sáenz writes he makes you feel as if you belong, and that he’s pulling you into this wonderful world he creates. The same world we live in, we see through his eyes and start to believe in all the good he sees once we’ve turned the last page and look up in wonder. That makes Benjamin Alire Sáenz a force of nature and The Inexplicable Logic of My Life a phenomenon that all should experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing and heartfelt story.
*by K***R on July 6, 2025*

This story very much reads like a boy spilling his thoughts into a journal or a diary. The prose is somewhat simple and straightforward and yet the story is beautiful. The characters in this story are some of my favorite ones in any story that I've read. The most poignant of emotions expressed in this story is grief. Of course it is sad, but the moments of happiness, contentment, and reassurance of being love are the main take aways. This story will sit with me for a long time and I know I'll come back to it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Something Special
*by M***L on July 27, 2025*

“THE INEXPLICABLE LOGIC OF MY LIFE” delves into the profound themes of loss, belonging, and self-discovery amidst the absence of significant others. While the characters may seem somewhat one-dimensional, this doesn’t diminish the overall enjoyment of the read. The narrative spans from adult to young adult, making it a captivating and relatable experience for readers of all ages. In my opinion, this book should be a must-read for most young people. It is something special.

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