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tashtasher's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Classism and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Alcohol, and Child death
tiny_comforts's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
This was definitely a no plot just vibes type of book, but I think that's why I enjoyed it so much. It was marketed as a Sisterhood of Travelling Pants with Asian American main characters, and I definitely got that vibe from reading it. It was just a relaxing book that got me out of a reading slump.
I really enjoyed the different perspectives of the three main characters, and I also really enjoyed how their stories were so different but were all equally interesting. There wasn't a time when I felt like I had to skim over a chapter because I wanted to get to a different character's chapter; I appreciate how Shen made each character's experiences and struggles interesting.
I really enjoyed the different perspectives of the three main characters, and I also really enjoyed how their stories were so different but were all equally interesting. There wasn't a time when I felt like I had to skim over a chapter because I wanted to get to a different character's chapter; I appreciate how Shen made each character's experiences and struggles interesting.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
aprilthelibrarian's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Libro.fm for the audiobook ARC.
As soon as I read the comparison to Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and that it is a YA about female friendship, I had to pick it up.
I don't usually gravitate toward contemporary YA books, but I'm so happy I picked this up. I listened to it in one day. You follow three best friends Jia, Everett, and Ariel throughout their 17th summer. Ariel travels to San Francisco for a precollege summer program, but is still grieving over the death of her sister. Everett goes to Ohio for a prestigious theatre workshop camp, and Jia has to stay home to help with the family Chinese restaurant.
What I appreciate about this novel is that the three girls are very different, but are supportive and loving towards each other. Oftentimes, books about female friendship show toxic friends and have endings where the friendship ends.
I do suggest the audiobook, which is narrated by three narrators.
As soon as I read the comparison to Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and that it is a YA about female friendship, I had to pick it up.
I don't usually gravitate toward contemporary YA books, but I'm so happy I picked this up. I listened to it in one day. You follow three best friends Jia, Everett, and Ariel throughout their 17th summer. Ariel travels to San Francisco for a precollege summer program, but is still grieving over the death of her sister. Everett goes to Ohio for a prestigious theatre workshop camp, and Jia has to stay home to help with the family Chinese restaurant.
What I appreciate about this novel is that the three girls are very different, but are supportive and loving towards each other. Oftentimes, books about female friendship show toxic friends and have endings where the friendship ends.
I do suggest the audiobook, which is narrated by three narrators.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Death
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