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radicaldez's review
emotional
3.0
This story talks a lot about grief and how a young preteen had to navigate losing her best friend and crush while also losing herself. Coming to terms with losing somebody is never an easy thing. Rain our FMC had to learn to move on and not only find herself, but defend a piece of her Native American heritage.
courtofsmutandstuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
A quick straightforward read. I think it reads more middle grade than YA, and I think is better for younger readers (it's more plot driven than character driven). I would have liked more interiority and depth in some places (especially around her feelings on Galen's death and her friendship breakup with Queenie), but the book has a tight plot (and still does have interiority, especially around her familial relationships). I preferred Hearts Unbroken by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death of parent
thelifeoflynn's review
4.0
- What a powerful short story about dealing with grief and embracing your roots!
- Definitely recommend this, both for the age group it is targeted to (middle grade) as for (young) adults too. It’s insightful.
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Racism
Moderate: Classism, Death, Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Child death
Minor: Addiction, Medical content, Death of parent, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Alcohol, War, and Car accident
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
This was a short but powerful book about the courage to grieve and continue on after a hard loss, but also about self discovery and embracing who you are. There’s some dated attitudes but unfortunately those still exist so I don’t think it makes the book any less good.
esmewasreading's review against another edition
3.5
A sweet, and short contemporary exploring grief after Rain's best friend tragically dies.
She tries to get accept her friends death while trying to learn more of her Native American heritage.
a very quick and easy read!
She tries to get accept her friends death while trying to learn more of her Native American heritage.
a very quick and easy read!
andeez's review against another edition
3.0
Rain doesn't want to go to Indian camp. Her best friend is dead. Nothing matters.
But Rain does agree to take photos for a news story at Indian camp. And she learns more about herself, her friends, and her family.
Recommend for grades 8 and up.
But Rain does agree to take photos for a news story at Indian camp. And she learns more about herself, her friends, and her family.
Recommend for grades 8 and up.
bsmorris's review against another edition
3.0
Short but powerful, this novel explores grief and coming of age in a small town. Despite the book being so short, the characters and storyline feel complex and real. I really enjoy Smith's style.