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matmatmatty's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This is the story of Nala, who compared to her young-activist cousin, just wants to chill this summer and have fun. When she meets Tye, another young-activist and her cousin's friend, she falls for him and in an attempt to impress him, tells a few...un-truths.
This story is about Nala and Tye and their relationship, but also about Nala and her relationship with herself, and her family.
I thought this was a nice story - I think I would have loved reading this when I was 15ish, so absolutely would recommend this for young teens.
The writing was a little young for me, which meant I didn't love it but I liked the structure of the writing and how you could get a lot of Nala's personality from that. I did like some of the commentary, and the message of the book is something I can get behind.
Overall, this was a little too young for me, but I really liked the messaging and think this would be a good story for a young teen to read.
Finally: kids, don't lie just to impress someone you have a crush on! It never works out!
This story is about Nala and Tye and their relationship, but also about Nala and her relationship with herself, and her family.
I thought this was a nice story - I think I would have loved reading this when I was 15ish, so absolutely would recommend this for young teens.
The writing was a little young for me, which meant I didn't love it but I liked the structure of the writing and how you could get a lot of Nala's personality from that. I did like some of the commentary, and the message of the book is something I can get behind.
Overall, this was a little too young for me, but I really liked the messaging and think this would be a good story for a young teen to read.
Finally: kids, don't lie just to impress someone you have a crush on! It never works out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
3.0
While I think the lessons in this book are great, I didn't really relate to the protagonist. I hoped to like her, but I always find it annoying when people say all vegan/vegetarian food is bad/tasteless, whether in fiction or in real life. It's such an ignorant thing to say. I know it's a common opinion and this wouldn't bother most people, but it's a pet peeve of mine and takes me out of the story.
I also probably would have been more aligned with Imani because the Inspire Harlem group she's a part of sounds like it would be exactly up my alley at that age. For that reason, I didn't relate to Nala's not wanting to be a part of it, but I can understand her frustration with feeling judged by the group. I hope this book is helpful and relatable for others, though.
I also probably would have been more aligned with Imani because the Inspire Harlem group she's a part of sounds like it would be exactly up my alley at that age. For that reason, I didn't relate to Nala's not wanting to be a part of it, but I can understand her frustration with feeling judged by the group. I hope this book is helpful and relatable for others, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Bullying, Police brutality, and Abandonment
yeojinqueen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Abandonment