georgiarose710's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
spiderfelt's review against another edition
4.0
It feels like cultural appropriation to offer any opinions n on this book, so little do I know of the struggles described here. This is one more point of entry for those looking for understanding and insight into the experiences of immigrants forced to either assimilate, or be singled out as 'illegals'. The first half set in Zimbabwe is a fresh look at a childhood where life seems simple and the answers are clear in the young character's mind. Life is. Ore complicated as an teenager living in Michigan, but so the teens all around. This book offers an examinations of culture and of growing up.
heysoph's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mayaanning's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
nikikalyvides's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kjw2's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful read of a young African girl's growing up and coming to America.
ojreadsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest
guguk's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0