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ashylibrarian's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Wesley is excited for her big day and her writing debut! Wesley's poem about Indigenous People's Day will be printed in the school's newspaper, and she feels like she has worked up the courage to ask her crush to go to the school dance with her! From the moment Wesley steps on the morning bus, however, none of her plans seem to...well, go to plan.
This is a comforting story of finding self-worth, recognizing that your voice is important, and finding community to support you and show that you do belong. This is my first Christine Day novel, and I enjoyed the themes and messages it brought. I will be recommending this to middle-grade readers.
This is a comforting story of finding self-worth, recognizing that your voice is important, and finding community to support you and show that you do belong. This is my first Christine Day novel, and I enjoyed the themes and messages it brought. I will be recommending this to middle-grade readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Racism, and Misogyny
Minor: Racial slurs and Colonisation
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexism, Racism, and Misogyny
Minor: Grief, Racial slurs, Slavery, Death, Pregnancy, Ableism, Colonisation, and Genocide
Residential schools mention, divorce mention.
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