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aainyjoy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
arieswitch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
elizabethlienhardt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
3.75
alboyer6's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic book. A moving contemporary story about teen balancing between two parts of her life. Beautifully and movingly written.
zita_p's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
jaij7's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. Jade is a fantastic character. Easy to identify with her feeling of being broken and stitched back together.
pagecalico's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, this book is so empowering and inspiring. I loved reading all the flaws each of the characters had and how they overcame them. I loved Jade, and felt for her, and i could really resonate with how she felt about herself, her image, her future, and her aspirations, especially as I too am a young poor black girl trying to figure out how to make it in the world. I even started tearing upwhen Maxine and Jade’s mum were cooking together , i don’t know why, but that really got to me. I just felt so proud of Jade and all her accomplishments . This book is essential for every young black girl to read, to know that they can find their voice in the world, no matter the circumstance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Fatphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
caffeineaddict980's review against another edition
5.0
'I am learning to speak.
To give myself a way out. A way in.'
Jade is from a rough neighbourhood that she knows she needs to get out of if she ever wants to be successful.
She takes all opportunities, however, there seems to always be barriers.
Will Jade ever end up where she wants to be?
Wow.
This is an inspirational novel based around race, defying expectations and acceptance.
A definite add to my bookshelf!
This is a majorly important novel, touching on some key issues within the general society.
5 stars!
To give myself a way out. A way in.'
Jade is from a rough neighbourhood that she knows she needs to get out of if she ever wants to be successful.
She takes all opportunities, however, there seems to always be barriers.
Will Jade ever end up where she wants to be?
Wow.
This is an inspirational novel based around race, defying expectations and acceptance.
A definite add to my bookshelf!
This is a majorly important novel, touching on some key issues within the general society.
5 stars!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god, I love this book. I feel like this succinctly summed up everything I learned in my ethnic lit classes and everything I've learned from my own experiences and studies. I think those who find themselves dissatisfied with this book are so because this book is very much about an internal journey in which Jade learns to speak up for herself, in which she learns to fully commit to even the opportunities that do not spark joy.
When Jade is recruited for Women to Women, a program for "at risk" black girls, she feels more than uncomfortable. Is she at risk because she's poor? Because she's black? Because she's at this school on a scholarship? How dare they assume that, especially when she has a 4.0 and takes every single opportunity given to her. But when she's paired up with a mentor who doesn't even show the first night they all get together, she's rightfully angry.
This book is set in Portland, Oregon, which is such an important setting for this book. Portland, Oregon is such a neo-liberal city that preaches inclusion and acceptance, but really is one of the most racist cities out there. Given that, the topic of this book fits in perfectly. Jade is poor and black, and must learn how to navigate a world she's never been privvy to, whereas her mentor, Maxine, is black and comes from money, and must learn how to understand how and why her privilege and oppression mix to create an uncomfortable dynamic.
Speaking one's truth, using one's voice, and taking a stand for what you believe in are all important themes from this book. Where The Hate U Give uses the same themes in a very external, community-impacting way, Piecing Me Together uses these themes to make an impact on a personal level.
Overall, this book is so incredibly amazing, and so worth the read. I highly urge everybody to read it and experience the wonderfulness that this book offers!
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When Jade is recruited for Women to Women, a program for "at risk" black girls, she feels more than uncomfortable. Is she at risk because she's poor? Because she's black? Because she's at this school on a scholarship? How dare they assume that, especially when she has a 4.0 and takes every single opportunity given to her. But when she's paired up with a mentor who doesn't even show the first night they all get together, she's rightfully angry.
This book is set in Portland, Oregon, which is such an important setting for this book. Portland, Oregon is such a neo-liberal city that preaches inclusion and acceptance, but really is one of the most racist cities out there. Given that, the topic of this book fits in perfectly. Jade is poor and black, and must learn how to navigate a world she's never been privvy to, whereas her mentor, Maxine, is black and comes from money, and must learn how to understand how and why her privilege and oppression mix to create an uncomfortable dynamic.
Speaking one's truth, using one's voice, and taking a stand for what you believe in are all important themes from this book. Where The Hate U Give uses the same themes in a very external, community-impacting way, Piecing Me Together uses these themes to make an impact on a personal level.
Overall, this book is so incredibly amazing, and so worth the read. I highly urge everybody to read it and experience the wonderfulness that this book offers!
Review cross-listed here!