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berlylovestoread's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
American adoption of Chinese girl, Chinese culture, tea culture and Chinese insulated groups learning about modern times and accepting modern amenities. So many bits that come into this beautiful and deep and informative book.
barbn's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jenmooremo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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? Yes
4.0
murphy_overbooked's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ickieeee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
blade42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
catherineamerica's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was a good story. I liked the dual timelines and narratives. As an adoptee, I didn’t really enjoy that the girl in the story seemed to other herself from her adoptive parents even until the end of the book. The end felt rushed. I wish there was a bit more to the story
graceisbookedandbusy's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
jacentaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-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
4.25