nicoreads333's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It was really interesting to get a point of view from a Korean adoptee in the US. While not an easy subject, the author did a great job showing how complex it can feel to be from two different places and never really feel like you fit in. I felt the sting of the micro-aggressions and racist comments and even the comments about being adopted. The author did well in illustrating those points. I didn't actually guess who her birth mother was until right before it was revealed, which is cool (I have a tendency to be able to spot patterns and guess plot twists, endings, etc) but there were a few surprising things in this. I fell in love with Yujun (who wouldn't love a helpful, kind, patient hottie?). There were some times where I felt the pace was a little slow or the MC was kind of a debbie-downer, but I'm glad I finished it. I can now read the sequel to find out what happens next, which I am looking forward to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Bullying, Abandonment, and Death of parent
internationalreads's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Miscarriage, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Abandonment, Bullying, Classism, and Pregnancy
bedtimesandbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Racism, Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Suicide
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