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cgsunit's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
ohemgeebooks's review
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rmaff's review
3.5
I love that the author based this book on her own grandmother! The story came together very well and the tragedies everyone faced were very sad. It felt a bit disjointed at times, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
book_dragon74's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
heatherg213's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
booksandbourbon's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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? No
5.0
yasharulz1010's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
xlovelylaurencalistax's review
3.0
I give this a strong 3.78 — The only problem is that I wish it were longer.
kleonard's review
5.0
This is a truly excellent novel in verse, detailing the lives of three people as they make the decisions that will make their adult lives. Smith revels in language and image, but is equally at home cutting to the chase and being blunt. I loved the ways in which she made every character and narrator a poet, making each one more individual and interesting and special in the process. This book will be a great book club read, and it will stay with me a long time.
zoot's review
5.0
This book is unlike anything I've ever read. It's a YA historical fiction that can best be described as Ruta Sepetys meets Kwame Alexander. I finished it in 24 hours.