nrogers_1030's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.25
mirandinha's review against another edition
4.0
Quotes that stood out to me: (might contain some spoiler!)
"family comes first"
"without books, what was there to look forward to?"
"all this time I thought he was here to trap me inside, but it was I who had decided I would not leave."
"The only one I hurt by holding a grudge was myself "
"If I thought nothing could change, nothing ever would"
"Just because something seems impossible, does that mean we just don't try?"
"you always have a choice. Making choices even when they scare you because you know it's the right thing to do--that's bravery."
"If everyone decided nothing could change, nothing ever would "
"family comes first"
"without books, what was there to look forward to?"
"all this time I thought he was here to trap me inside, but it was I who had decided I would not leave."
"The only one I hurt by holding a grudge was myself "
"If I thought nothing could change, nothing ever would"
"Just because something seems impossible, does that mean we just don't try?"
"you always have a choice. Making choices even when they scare you because you know it's the right thing to do--that's bravery."
"If everyone decided nothing could change, nothing ever would "
lilreiko88's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
spicygeek's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
iridescentkila's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cahillc3's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a book to share with students. This will be a “window” book and provide great discussions.
theportalmaster's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wonderful book! I was very emotional the whole time. The pace had the perfect flow, and the writing was so simple, yet captivating. I was furious at the situation Amal was in. I felt her rage growing as she encountered unfair situation after unfair situation in her life. The struggles of the eldest daughter, her parents upset at the lack of a son who try over and over, being unable to openly meet her male childhood friend because of her age (12 years old), having to raise her siblings and be a spare mother, not having the same opportunities as a guy her age… it was infuriating. Though I loved her bravery and her rebellion! I love reading the ending because while I have read reviews claiming it was unrealistic, this is a book that gives out the message of not settling and accepting injustice, that trying to make things right can have a good outcome for yourself and those around you. Also that not everyone in your tight shoes, wears them in pain. Idk what anyone says, it deserved a somewhat happy ending and I’m glad that’s what it got.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Classism
alovering10's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
3.75