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ahousethatreads's review
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
“Mama calls the ocean
“la mar” instead of “el mar”
because she believes
the ocean is a strong woman
who gives and takes life
when she wants.“
This was so beautiful and heart breaking, but I always love a middle grade written in verse. I recommend the physical becausel I loved how they were formatted. Some looked like hearts, some turtles, some how she was feeling. I believe Ani is supposed to be in 8th grade but she often felt younger to me. Also I now wish it was time to swim!
ashleycmms's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Grief
Moderate: Death and Child death
Minor: Religious bigotry
brittneyfike's review
4.0
Ani is one amazing girl who fights for what she wants despite obstacles she faces. A beautifully written novel in verse. I loved how the story was separated into the hurricane categories to match the storyline. This story was inspiring & I’m so glad I have a copy of it in the library! The author’s note at the end was
georgann'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? Yes
4.25
rikkir77's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
anxiouslybooked's review
5.0
Aniana is a girl who loves to be in the water and swim. Unfortunately, her mother refuses to let her swim as she is afraid of losing Aniana in the sea as she lost her twin brother. Her father though takes her to the YMCA to swim on a team and in competitions. But, when Aniana wakes up in the morning and her body is in so much pain it hurts to move, she has to come clean to her mom and the doctor if she wants to get to the root of the problem.
This is a beautiful novel. From the imagery and symbolism that the ocean serves to the perseverance that Aniana shows in living with her chronic illness. This novel lasted like a day after being added to our library catalog before it started circulating. I highly recommend this book especially for middle level readers and look forward to seeing my 6th graders check it out for their novel in verse unit!
This is a beautiful novel. From the imagery and symbolism that the ocean serves to the perseverance that Aniana shows in living with her chronic illness. This novel lasted like a day after being added to our library catalog before it started circulating. I highly recommend this book especially for middle level readers and look forward to seeing my 6th graders check it out for their novel in verse unit!
libwel's review
dark
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
shksprsis's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No