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bookishcb_21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gosh, I flew through this book! Mia and her friends are definitely growing up - from figuring themselves out as they get older to dealing with bouts of racism throughout, which they don’t let go quietly. The Women’s World Cup is also visiting Anaheim (the US vs. China in the finals). Mia doesn’t want anything to do with sports, but works at trying to get an interview with the championship teams to boost her PE grade. What is so interesting is that after every story ends, I enjoy reading the author notes depicting what events happened in her life and how they inspired the stories we read today with Mia and her friends. This one was extra special, as the author got to interview and meet the Chinese women’s national soccer team in 1999 ⚽️ I look forward to finally picking up the latest installment to see what happens with Mia and her friends 💜
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
thebookguru's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Another INCREDIBLE book by Kelly Yang in the Front Desk series!
I honestly don’t know how she does it! They keep getting BETTER AND BETTER! And that is truly a rare thing for a series so well done to such an amazing author!
If it’s one thing Mia has it is HEART!
I truly LOVE this Wholesome and Pure series and the books never fail to make me cry! 😭😭😭 cry tears of joy because this book is full of hope and dreams and passion and love and friendship and all the good things!!!!
I mean the advice and message the book conveys is just beautiful because the characters are so amazing and stand up against injustice and are brave enough to speak their truth!
This series is for EVERYONE and I cannot wait to read the 5th book in the series!!!
This series NEEDS to be a tv show or a graphic novel!
10/10 would recommend 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I honestly don’t know how she does it! They keep getting BETTER AND BETTER! And that is truly a rare thing for a series so well done to such an amazing author!
If it’s one thing Mia has it is HEART!
I truly LOVE this Wholesome and Pure series and the books never fail to make me cry! 😭😭😭 cry tears of joy because this book is full of hope and dreams and passion and love and friendship and all the good things!!!!
I mean the advice and message the book conveys is just beautiful because the characters are so amazing and stand up against injustice and are brave enough to speak their truth!
This series is for EVERYONE and I cannot wait to read the 5th book in the series!!!
This series NEEDS to be a tv show or a graphic novel!
10/10 would recommend 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism
antonique_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Racial slurs
imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Death and Racial slurs
aus10england's review against another edition
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? No
5.0
Oh, this is my favorite middle grade series. This one was especially sappy, but that’s okay! What a great addition to any young reader’s library.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Xenophobia
readandfindout's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Key Player is the newest release in the Front Desk middle grade series. I enjoyed delving back into Mia Tang's adventures. This time it's women's soccer, discovering Mr. Yao's past, and moving to a new home in Anaheim. And we get our first LGBTQIA+ character! 🥰
I've loved this series since the first book came out and I'm always excited for a new installment in Mia's story. This is such a fun series that also tackles serious topics like xenophobia, undocumented immigrants, and racism, sexism and consent, and classism. But it never feels too weighed-down by these heavy and difficult subjects. Kelly Yang folds these themes into the story with care and precision.
So much of these books revolves around food as Mia's friends, Jason and Hank, run a restaurant together. I read this book while eating a delicious egg tart and it was a perfect pairing.
While this isn't my favourite in the series, it's the way the books all complement each other that I really love.
I've loved this series since the first book came out and I'm always excited for a new installment in Mia's story. This is such a fun series that also tackles serious topics like xenophobia, undocumented immigrants, and racism, sexism and consent, and classism. But it never feels too weighed-down by these heavy and difficult subjects. Kelly Yang folds these themes into the story with care and precision.
So much of these books revolves around food as Mia's friends, Jason and Hank, run a restaurant together. I read this book while eating a delicious egg tart and it was a perfect pairing.
While this isn't my favourite in the series, it's the way the books all complement each other that I really love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
rachelizx's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death and Death of parent