Reviews

Three Keys by Kelly Yang

isabelduhreader's review

5.0

Another great story that touches on a lot of topics that children/students NEED to be aware of/learn about

sweaters_raindrops's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

animemiz24's review

3.0

This is a good follow up to the first book. Mia Tang has started a new year in school, and this story continues on following her journey into the world of growing up in a American society. This specific book has topics about undocumented immigrants, how to feel accepted into a certain group and specifically relations where there is prejudice or non acceptance for unknown factors.

madmollyann's review against another edition

5.0

Like in Front Desk, Yang dives deep into the complicated concepts of racism, immigration, deportation, and the power of a vote. All in a language and storytelling style that kids can understand and adults will love. Mia continues to grow and learn, overcoming challenges and becoming a loyal friend and daughter. Don’t miss this one.

mattyb's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Deportation, and Bullying

Moderate: Classism

notartgarfunkel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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

3.75

ireedalot's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-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

Out of the first 2 books in this series, I feel this one is difinently better. Not that the other was bad, but I love how this one takes a deeper dive into issues both political and everyday when it comes to racism. I love how it is informative and reflective, making you think and was also inspiration and hopeful. 100% a must read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, and Xenophobia

iftikhar's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition

4.0

This book made me cry.

I had not realized when it was set at first as certain things did not seem true for current day California but the Prop and Governor are real people. Unfortunately we have so much hatred today towards non-WASP even if the families have lived in the US for many generations.

One complaint, if you are going to use a real person in your story, quadruple check the spelling of the name.

mintyreadsalot's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? No

4.5