176 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374308063
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date: 30 July 2019
Description
In this lyrical coming-of-age story about family, sisterhood, music, race, and identity, Mariama J. Lockington draws on some of the emotional truths from her own experiences growing up with an adoptive white family. I am a girl but most days I fee...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
hopeful 53%
challenging 46%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
tense 23%
dark 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Bullying, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
176 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374308063
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date: 30 July 2019
Description
In this lyrical coming-of-age story about family, sisterhood, music, race, and identity, Mariama J. Lockington draws on some of the emotional truths from her own experiences growing up with an adoptive white family. I am a girl but most days I fee...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
hopeful 53%
challenging 46%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
tense 23%
dark 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Bullying, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts