A review by ladykaylee
Throwback by Maurene Goo

hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

I really loved this book!  Though I am a millennial with a gen alpha child and not a Gen Xer with a Gen Z child, I still really felt for both of the characters of the book- the mother and the daughter.  I really liked that instead of the traditional Freaky Friday body swap, it was instead time travel.  I also really liked the stark differences between being a high school senior in 2025 vs. in 1995.  I appreciated the representation in the book and the hopes for the future, where high school cliques aren't a thing.  The characters were well-written, the plot kept me hooked, and the narration was lovely.  It was a great look at growing up with immigrant parents, vs. growing up with American-born Korean parents, and the differences that life experiences have on child rearing.