jeli_reads's review
3.0
A quick read that reminds me of gummy bears. Sweet but not fully satisfying. Nice imagery though, simple prose that gets the writer's feeling across.
frustratedangel's review
2.0
I picked this up on a whim from Mt. Cloud Bookshop in Baguio. It was rare to see a YA book by a Filipino and in verses too so I was definitely intrigued to have a try. Word flow was simple yet smooth and easy to get into. There were several issues brought to the table (i.e. OFW mom, parent-child relationship distance, separated parents, friendship issues, boy issues, pressure on academics, etc.), however, it felt like none were really addressed head-on and given a proper resolution. They were just left to fizzle on their own or given a brush-off resolution. Too bad since the build up nailed it.
TFG Bingo Card Challenge 2017: YA FICTION BY A FILIPINO AUTHOR - 6/25
TFG Bingo Card Challenge 2017: YA FICTION BY A FILIPINO AUTHOR - 6/25
bookbed's review
3.0
"A YA novel told in verses by Aneka Rodriguez, Displaced follows the story of a high school senior, Elay, who is undergoing life-altering experiences. Aside from college admissions, best friend drama and seemingly unlikely-to-happen crushes to worry about, she also has to deal with a balikbayan-mother situation." Continue reading our review here.
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