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auroraboreowlis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
5.0
megs_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thechaoshour's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book, just not a for me book I guess. I think my biggest problem was that it felt too short and at some points a little rushed, especially the romance (if you can call that a romance?). I did really enjoy Ali’s main story of figuring out her mother and how she started to stand up for herself more and more!
I prefer her other book to this one but will continue reading whatever she releases!
I prefer her other book to this one but will continue reading whatever she releases!
madelinefmcguire's review against another edition
5.0
17 year old Ali Chu knows that to survive being the only Asian in her small mid-western town that she must be bland in order to blend in. That means bringing PB & J for lunch instead of leftovers, ignoring her classmates and teachers' clueless racism, and accepting that everyone is going to miss pronounce her name as Allie rather than Ah-lee. When Chase Yu, who is also Taiwanese, starts at her school her carefully crafted blandness is thrown off. At first Ali resists having any relation to him due to everyone's assumptions that they'll be together, but as they start to talk and get to know one another Ali finds that they have have a lot in common. Between their family dynamics, the racism they both face and their love of kung-fu Ali is pleased to have met him. But when Ali's mother finds out about their relationship she forces Ali to end the relationship. This leads Ali on a journey to figure out exactly why her mother won't let her see Chase and to her uncovering buried family secrets.
This book was a trip. A LOT happens in the 300 or so pages. There's endless family dynamics and relations explored and the cultural aspect of being Asian-American in a very white town are explored as well. And it's all done wonderfully. This book blew my mind a little bit, but I enjoyed reading it. This is a great recommendation for someone who likes realistic fiction, but I think it's a little much for a 6th grader in the sense of maturity and content.
This book was a trip. A LOT happens in the 300 or so pages. There's endless family dynamics and relations explored and the cultural aspect of being Asian-American in a very white town are explored as well. And it's all done wonderfully. This book blew my mind a little bit, but I enjoyed reading it. This is a great recommendation for someone who likes realistic fiction, but I think it's a little much for a 6th grader in the sense of maturity and content.
metaphorsandmisc's review against another edition
2.0
Such a pretty cover. Such a disappointing book
thereza's review against another edition
4.0
i was expecting fluff and i got multiple heartbreaks but i am not mad about it
allebasi80's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting storyline, but mediocre/cliché writing at times. Twist was good. Characters seemed a bit unrealistic. Humor wasn't my cup of tea. Historical side story (butterfly lovers) was really good.