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adventuresinfictionland's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
5.0
ambersbooks's review
I’ll finish when I have time to get it back from the library.
booknerd98's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
wyll's review
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
steph01924's review
5.0
Everything about this book was great. This is one of those books I would've loved as a teen, and I still love now, and everything just feels well-written and well thought out. Ms. Lee writes in great female friendships once again, and such heartfelt characters. This made me laugh, made me cry, made me read up on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Stacey Lee's books have quickly become must-reads to me!
coffeelitmama's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was good, it's been a while since I've read a historical fiction. The plot was a little slow, but I enjoyed Mercy's character- her determination, perseverance, & headstrong attitude during such a trying time were inspiring. She always found a way to get through challenges, I loved the wise quotes from her mother throughout the book. I really enjoyed how her way of positive thinking impacted the other girls in the book, how it changed their way of thinking (and acting) too. Overall an enjoyable read.
pigonthemoon_'s review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
adalton's review
adventurous
emotional
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? No
5.0
read2menow's review
3.0
Brings up a lot of interesting examples of racism in San Fransico with different parts of the Asian community that lived there. I would of give the story a higher rating if it had felt more believable and unauthentic. But the more I read it, the more I realized it was not real. The story felt forced and contrived by the end of it.
chailady's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.25
While several liberties were taken by the author, the historical context is fairly accurate. This is a well written young adult book with a much broader audience. The author does offer disclaimers in her notes, which I wish I’d read before reading the novel, because I kept thinking this wasn’t true as I was reading. Most people, especially YA readers wouldn’t be as concerned, but I was a history teacher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racial slurs, and Bullying