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bookrecsondeck's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
tesslaah's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Well written story about a Latina teenager trying to make sense of her new school that is predominately white students. While there’s always room for more nuances in these stories, her experiences and frustrations as well as those of other students are articulated well with individuality. The main character does find joy in herself and who she is but I wish that was highlighted more. It felt like that sense of self was realized but I wish it would have been explored to add even more depth to her character & her experience. The storyline felt realistic and true to human nature, especially that of teenagers. Her predominately white school isn’t suddenly perfect and racism free at the end. That made the story that much more important and opens up more space for conversations about race, class, diversity, and identity
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Xenophobia
sealbrecht's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a solid book with a compelling story told through compelling characters, but the
teenspeak-y writing style didn't really work for me. It made some of the themes come across as cheesy, but nonetheless the themes were important.
teenspeak-y writing style didn't really work for me. It made some of the themes come across as cheesy, but nonetheless the themes were important.
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Xenophobia
ps2's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Child abuse