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This is a very beautifully written story about a girl growing up, learning about herself and the world, and how she changes as she learns all this. There were a lot of nostalgic moments especially when Nenita, the mc, talks about food and her love for cooking and eating. But there were also heavier themes that deal more on the realities that girls face, especially for her circumstances.

The other characters were also written so well. They were essential too, to Nenita's growth. And even when they weren't the main character, I was still waiting for how their life would turn out to be.

This is a very good and insightful book.

charleygonzaga's review against another edition

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5.0

an atmospheric commentary on the complexity of “simple life” in the Philippines. this book felt like home– what a wonderful read.

kittoo's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

francisgregdc's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

romaverse's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative reflective

4.0

mixeterna's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am shattered

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circehighgarden's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Speechless. I wasn't expecting that ending. How can a book hurt a reader's heart that awfully? I would never be able to pick up this book again. But I am very certain that this story will remain forever imprinted in my heart.

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