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shirleytupperfreeman's review
Mattie's mom has just married a wonderful man with two younger boys. Which means 12 year old Mattie has to leave all her friends and community to move from Minnesota to California. On top of that the school schedules don't jive, so Mattie has to start 7th grade a couple weeks late. On top of that, a girl in her new school, Mercedes, looks remarkably like her. Mattie likes to live under the radar and Mercedes likes the limelight... and doesn't like the fact that someone, who just might be her sister, has moved to town. When the two girls realize they have the same father, that neither of them have ever met him, and that he lives in Columbia but happens to be a visiting professor in a nearby town, things get a bit madcap. Fortunately, things work out and everybody grows up a bit along the way.
miszjeanie's review
5.0
Meet Me Halfway is a heartwarming, adventurous romp about sisterhood, blending families, and Colombian tradition. This story follows two sisters who reconnect with each other and their estranged father, while discovering more about themselves and their families. It features a ton of Colombian pride and culture and gives a look into the logistics of blending a family. If you love fun stories with plenty of heart, this is a perfect choice.
shaylaskye's review
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jackiepreston's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
puterica's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
pib003's review
4.0
I loved that this beautiful big family allowed each member to be themself, or follow their compass, without resentment. This was a fabulous story.
imstephtacular's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Vomit, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
scoutabout's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
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