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384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374314248
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Description
Twelve-year-old Alba doesn't want to live with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona. But her mother needs her to be far, far away from their home in New York City. Because this is the year that her mother is going to leave Alba's abusive father....
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
hopeful 83%
inspiring 45%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 29%
sad 24%
funny 18%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 5%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 11%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuseModerate
Emotional abuse, Addiction, Body shamingMinor
Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders
384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374314248
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Description
Twelve-year-old Alba doesn't want to live with her estranged grandmother in Barcelona. But her mother needs her to be far, far away from their home in New York City. Because this is the year that her mother is going to leave Alba's abusive father....
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
hopeful 83%
inspiring 45%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 29%
sad 24%
funny 18%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 5%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 11%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuseModerate
Emotional abuse, Addiction, Body shamingMinor
Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders