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scoutabout's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
kimfullofbright's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.0
evamadera1's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this middle grade novel where the main character copes with the divorce of her mother from her stepfather, a man she considers her father, by trying to take care of everyone in her family, trying to make sure that she mitigates all possible hazards. She blames herself for the lack of relationship that she now has with "S-dad" and for some of his choices and in this novel explores how that has affected her own reactions. I think that Tan did an excellent job portraying these real struggles while also adding in a little bit of magic that may or may not have happened. I definitely recommend this book.
weskstarzec's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
bethchrissink's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
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