Reviews

We Still Belong by Christine Day

nellbee's review against another edition

5.0

Cute, sweet, wholesome, precious middle grade read 

mnstucki's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Such a sweet book with themes of identity exploration and a bit of tween romance. It was definitely a comforting read. 

guardianofthebookshelf's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

paigereitz's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted 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

listless_librarian's review against another edition

hopeful relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

tglinden's review against another edition

5.0

What a wonderful gentle read! Read as a read aloud with my kids and it was such a wonderful book to share with them 

jehansen127's review

hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

libraryofawesome's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

daenknight's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

sara_hudson's review against another edition

4.0

Yes! More of this please! A contemporary realistic novel, less than 300 pages, with a Native main character. The story of Wesley is compelling and rings true. I love seeing her as a fully-drawn character - a gamer, a daughter, a granddaughter, a cousin, a friend, a hope-to-be girlfriend, a musician, a writer, all trying to find her place at home, school, and in her community. I really love how she sees Indigenous People's Day as a thing to be celebrated, rather than debated - finding joy in her heritage as she learns more about it.

Now, if we could have one pitched at elementary school students, I would really be thrilled. Maybe Baby Zoe could fast-forward to be a 4th grader? Or a prequel for Wesley? I would love a book between this one and JoJo Makoons, please.