Reviews

Three Keys by Kelly Yang

floweergirl's review against another edition

5.0

The bitter reality that this book presents is a very important reality check.

kellyheet's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed the second book in the Front Desk series. I specifically liked how this was semi biographical, and because of my age in 1994, I was unaware that this was happening in California.

pjbs's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

3.75

wesleymartin's review against another edition

5.0

This awesome sequel to the bestseller Front Desk is another it for Yang. It's powerful, emotional, and engaging story draws in the reader to the struggles of Mia Tang, with her writing, the motel, and finding out her friend has immigrated illegally. I especially love the last sentence, in which the title originated.

peachmoni's review against another edition

challenging inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deportation

Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, and Classism

Minor: Hate crime and Sexism

lcraig18's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad slow-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

aliwhitley's review

4.0

Nice follow up to Front Desk! Addresses real & current issues with racism, difficulty making ends meet, and unfair legislation. Excellent read.

deschatjes's review against another edition

4.0

Well written but agonising look at the plight of immigrants (legal and otherwise) through the lens of Mia and her classmates.
This is a historic flashback. The increased polarisation in recent years a stark reminder that things have not improved.

allison_sirovy's review against another edition

5.0

Three Keys is one of those books that makes you realize all of the goodness there is in the world even when the world seems to be falling apart. Immigration plays a huge role in this book. I highly recommend reading it and then recommending this book to someone else. Middle grade book perfect for everyone!

clenk's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0