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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Are you looking for an #OwnVoices books with themes of racism, a protagonist born in the US to undocumented parents, but also a contemporary that you can curl up with and read in a day? Seriously, look no further than DON'T ASK ME WHERE I'M FROM. This book has such a fresh voice, and touches on so many important topics that we need to be educating ourselves on, and I would like to shout from the mountain tops to READ THIS BOOK!
The writing style was easy and drew you in, all the characters were intriguing and the diversity was honestly fantastic. De Leon dealt with uncomfortable themes expertly, as well as offering some level of realism to the situation. We have supporters (and non-supporters) of all shades. And yet, this isn't *just* a book about racism, because it's also a story about a family, about a teen finding her place in a new high school, about new friends and old friends, and about an aspiring writer. We touch upon different kinds of racism, yes, but also on immigration and mental health and successes and community resources.
It's just... it's good. It's *really* good.
The writing style was easy and drew you in, all the characters were intriguing and the diversity was honestly fantastic. De Leon dealt with uncomfortable themes expertly, as well as offering some level of realism to the situation. We have supporters (and non-supporters) of all shades. And yet, this isn't *just* a book about racism, because it's also a story about a family, about a teen finding her place in a new high school, about new friends and old friends, and about an aspiring writer. We touch upon different kinds of racism, yes, but also on immigration and mental health and successes and community resources.
It's just... it's good. It's *really* good.