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crumbofcare's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautiful story about learning to love yourself as you are. I read it in one sitting and in less than an hour.... And shed many tears.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
yadira315's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you NetGalley and First Publish Books for a Spanish eARC.
I was lucky enough to read this novel in Spanish and it was such a great read! I loved the message of this novel. It’s an amazing story about self-acceptance and learning to love yourself. It challenges anti-Blackness as something that has been passed down through generations and we have to unlearn and decolonize that mindset. It challenges these issues in a way that young readers would comprehend. I feel so many will relate to this story. The illustrations are gorgeous and perfectly placed.
Content Warning: Anti-Blackness, Bullying
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
mysterymom40's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Grief
goldenjunegem's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
meliacoletta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Racism
tetedump's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Body shaming, Racism, and Emotional abuse
robinks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
I kept tearing up from all the touching moments in this book. It’s so cool to think about young folks reading this and beginning to unlearn internalized racism and acknowledge generational trauma. Also the characters are so endearing, and I loved the art!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
toonyballoony's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Racism
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
This one radiated such a warmth. I could feel how healing and special this would be for so many readers who see themselves in Marlene and her Mami.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Grief, and Bullying
mixedreader's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Loved how this book addressed assimilation, generational beliefs and anti-Blackness.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying