thebookguru's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
Another INCREDIBLE book by Kelly Yang in the Front Desk series!
I honestly don’t know how she does it! They keep getting BETTER AND BETTER! And that is truly a rare thing for a series so well done to such an amazing author!
If it’s one thing Mia has it is HEART!
I truly LOVE this Wholesome and Pure series and the books never fail to make me cry! 😭😭😭 cry tears of joy because this book is full of hope and dreams and passion and love and friendship and all the good things!!!!
I mean the advice and message the book conveys is just beautiful because the characters are so amazing and stand up against injustice and are brave enough to speak their truth!
This series is for EVERYONE and I cannot wait to read the 5th book in the series!!!
This series NEEDS to be a tv show or a graphic novel!
10/10 would recommend 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I honestly don’t know how she does it! They keep getting BETTER AND BETTER! And that is truly a rare thing for a series so well done to such an amazing author!
If it’s one thing Mia has it is HEART!
I truly LOVE this Wholesome and Pure series and the books never fail to make me cry! 😭😭😭 cry tears of joy because this book is full of hope and dreams and passion and love and friendship and all the good things!!!!
I mean the advice and message the book conveys is just beautiful because the characters are so amazing and stand up against injustice and are brave enough to speak their truth!
This series is for EVERYONE and I cannot wait to read the 5th book in the series!!!
This series NEEDS to be a tv show or a graphic novel!
10/10 would recommend 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Bullying, Classism, and Racial slurs
antonique_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Racial slurs
imstephtacular's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Racial slurs and Death
aus10england's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Oh, this is my favorite middle grade series. This one was especially sappy, but that’s okay! What a great addition to any young reader’s library.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia, Racism, and Bullying
readandfindout's review
hopeful
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Sexism
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Key Player is the newest release in the Front Desk middle grade series. I enjoyed delving back into Mia Tang's adventures. This time it's women's soccer, discovering Mr. Yao's past, and moving to a new home in Anaheim. And we get our first LGBTQIA+ character! 🥰
I've loved this series since the first book came out and I'm always excited for a new installment in Mia's story. This is such a fun series that also tackles serious topics like xenophobia, undocumented immigrants, and racism, sexism and consent, and classism. But it never feels too weighed-down by these heavy and difficult subjects. Kelly Yang folds these themes into the story with care and precision.
So much of these books revolves around food as Mia's friends, Jason and Hank, run a restaurant together. I read this book while eating a delicious egg tart and it was a perfect pairing.
While this isn't my favourite in the series, it's the way the books all complement each other that I really love.
I've loved this series since the first book came out and I'm always excited for a new installment in Mia's story. This is such a fun series that also tackles serious topics like xenophobia, undocumented immigrants, and racism, sexism and consent, and classism. But it never feels too weighed-down by these heavy and difficult subjects. Kelly Yang folds these themes into the story with care and precision.
So much of these books revolves around food as Mia's friends, Jason and Hank, run a restaurant together. I read this book while eating a delicious egg tart and it was a perfect pairing.
While this isn't my favourite in the series, it's the way the books all complement each other that I really love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Sexism, and Child abuse
rachelizx's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Death
lettuce_read's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse