A review by alisazhup
In the Beautiful Country by Jane Kuo

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

"Sometimes we don't get to choose
how we say goodbye."

An emotional but hopeful middle grade novel in verse exploring the themes of immigration, racism, Taiwanese and Chinese culture, family, and most importantly, what it means to hold on to goodness and to call a place a home. 
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