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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
4.5 stars! i really liked this book, it’s written in verses but still has a good story, such a quick and nice read!
Thank you HarperTeen for an early copy to read and review. This novel in verse features a dual point of view between two half sisters who didn't know about each other and their journey toward union. The poems were full emotion and I enjoyed all of the characters. Definitely a good read about adoption and family.
I loved this story. A novel in verse about adoption, self-discovery, family and longing. Rynn just wants to find her birth family, has a terrible relationship with adoptive mother and a close one with her adoptive father. When she finally does some research, she discovers a sister she didn’t know and a way to fill the hole in her heart and a birth mother who left bread crumbs to find her true self and her family. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
THE NAME SHE GAVE ME is perfect for readers who loved Robin Benway's FAR FROM THE TREE.This book is a reminder that adoption isn't just about saving a life, it also leaves scars and there can be harm, trauma and dysfunction within adoptive families just as much as biological families.
What a beautiful yet heartbreaking read. Favorite book I've read this year, I cried almost every chapter. It's about a 16 year old who tries to find her birth mom, and her journey of finding her little sister that she never knew she had. Beautiful writing style, the author perfectly captures the thoughts and struggles of a 16 year old who doesn't feel wanted.
ARC from NetGalley - A quick YA read written verse. I enjoyed the sensitivity and realism with which Culley handled serious topics (family, adoption, sisters, self-doubt, emotional abuse, etc.) I will be recommending to some reluctant readers, as I am sure they will immediately get drawn into the story line and multiple points of view.
This is a really beautiful book. Told in verse, it follows Rynn as she deals with an abusive mother, a father who seems oblivious, and her desire to find her birth family.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
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
