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American Panda by Gloria Chao

7 reviews

psistillreadyou's review against another edition

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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? Yes

4.5


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bookcaptivated's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0


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iksme's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Well I picked this book up because I wanted an easy read, and an easy read is what I got, wouldn't recommend unless someone asked was looking for books with Asian American main characters. I mean even then, I can think of better. Honestly I don't know why I read this.

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durrareadsstuff's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

3.5

"I don't think it's that black-and-white," he said. 
"It's not a panda?"
His lip quirked up on one side (the right, never the left). "No, not a panda."

An amazing story about one side to asian-american's lives💫There's so much I didn't know before reading this. I think the author did a good job in making the chinese terms and culture understandable for all audiences. 

Although this book covers quite a few heavy themes (e.g. racism, body shaming, family relationships) it didn't lose its fluffy and rom-com aspects. The writing made me crack up so much. I loved Darren and Mei's relationship. They're not unnecessarily dramatic and they're just so cute 😍😍😍 

Mei also had to rethink her future and I find that to be most relatable for me cause I'm not that sure of what to do for my degree either. And I find myself agreeing a lot of what she's saying and feeling. Like how she finds biology to be really boring and super icky with germs but she was like, I'll probably get over it. And I loved seeing Mei stand up for herself and figuring out what she wants. Her confidence really shot up and I was rooting for her! I think the characters were really lovable - and I liked how Mei just listened to her mom and not interrupt her and blame it all on her cause Mama had it rough too and she's trying very hard. 

This book kinda caught me by surprise cause I was expecting an all fluffy book but instead I got a pretty theme-y one—which made me love it soo much more!! ❤️❤️

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vee's review against another edition

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hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

One of the most interesting portrayals of immigrant child guilt, filial piety, and intergenerational trauma. This book is one that really needed to be written, and I'm surprised it hasn't been done before. Don't let the cover fool you, the book is filled with nuanced conversations and the protagonist is one you can really root for. 

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saadiasreads's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-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? Yes

4.0


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fromjuliereads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! I did find it really difficult to read for parts because Mei is struggling so much about what her parents want. And her parents... it was so challenging and frustrating at times to read. But I know this is something that so many young people experience, so it's great to see it reflected in YA! 
I really liked Mei. I felt so akin to her and her germaphobia. I struggle with germs and ALWAYS have hand sanitizer with me. I felt really seen with her character! Medical stuff freaks me out, too - haha. And Darren and Nic were so great!! I loved their characters. And of course Xing and Esther.  

I loved how realistic but hopeful and happy the ending was. It was a HEA in a realistic way and it made me smile.

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