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A review by peachmoni
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
challenging
emotional
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? No
4.5
Chile, this book is good. A middle grade book that tackles the harrowing tribulations of undocumented people, racism, discrimination, poverty and much more with way more aplomb than books for "grown-ups" often do. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. If more people acted like the heroine of this book, the world would be in much better shape.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Confinement and Police brutality
Minor: Slavery, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail