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jazjam27's review
5.0
A beautiful and touching snippet of a little girl’s life that I think many POC, first gen, and/or women with sisters can relate to. I was pleasantly surprised that female friendship was also a focus!
cjmedinger's review
4.0
A beautifully constructed novel in verse - own voice story of first generation chinese american. teasing, family issues, friendships gone awry - really great middle grade read
osoordinary's review
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
abibliophobicbibliophile's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
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
3.5
barbn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kendraparker82's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness
twiinklex's review
3.0
3.5 stars
This beautiful novel-in-verse covers a wide range of important topics and societal issues, such as bullying, mental illness and OCD, as well as the immigrant experience. The book is partially based on the author's own childhood and perfectly captures what it's like growing up in a Chinese household.
I loved the tone and writing, as well as Frances' relationship with her sister and her friendship with Annie. I did wish the book was longer, however, as I would love to find out more about the sisters' lives.
people sometimes ask me
where I'm from and I say Michigan
they always shake their heads
no where are you from from
This beautiful novel-in-verse covers a wide range of important topics and societal issues, such as bullying, mental illness and OCD, as well as the immigrant experience. The book is partially based on the author's own childhood and perfectly captures what it's like growing up in a Chinese household.
I loved the tone and writing, as well as Frances' relationship with her sister and her friendship with Annie. I did wish the book was longer, however, as I would love to find out more about the sisters' lives.
ki4eva's review
3.0
I really like how this book talks a little about Trichotillomania.
Some of the spacing/cuts between lines are a little confusing the first time you read the line.
Some of the spacing/cuts between lines are a little confusing the first time you read the line.