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hedyharper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Medical content, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, and Dementia
lectora21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Minor: Abandonment
uglypopcorn's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Lilly is a QAG (quiet Asian girl) or at least that's what her sister calls her. And her mom always calls her the good girl. But Lily is starting to feel like that's not true, that people don't see her for who she really is. That is, except her storytelling Halmoni - Halmoni *always* sees everything. But does she see the tiger that Lily keeps running into? This is the one story Halmoni won't tell.
This is a wonderful story that teaches children that their is beauty in claiming their own stories. It touches on how to navigate grief, build friendships, and establish pride for one's culture. ❤️
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Racism and Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment and Car accident
rieviolet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It really is a lovely and magical story, although it also deals with some difficult and sad topics and the ending made me shed many tears. Still, it is nice sometimes to have a bit of a cathartic crying session and to come out of it feeling a bit more hopeful and encouraged.
I really liked the characterization and the interactions between characters. I thought that the author did a wonderful job of translating Lily's feelings and fears on the page.
Also, I really appreciated the author's note, it was very nice and moving to learn more about the story's origins and the writing process.
"Take your history, undestand where you came from and who you are - then find your own story. Create the story of who you are yet to be".
...maybe this is how healing starts - small bits of happiness waking up inside you, until maybe one day it spreads through your whole self.
Moderate: Death, Cancer, Grief, and Racism
Minor: Death of parent, Medical content, Car accident, Vomit, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
sarah984's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Terminal illness
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Dementia, and Vomit
Minor: Abandonment and Medical content
lilcoppertop's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Terminal illness, and Vomit