We Belong by Cookie Hiponia Everman

We Belong

Cookie Hiponia Everman

208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Philippine mythology to create something wholly new. Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when s...

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Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 72%
inspiring 59%
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
informative 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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