When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology by Shannon Gibney, Nicole Chung

When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology

Shannon Gibney, Nicole Chung with Meredith Ireland (Contributor), Mark Oshiro (Contributor), Stefany Valentine Ramirez (Contributor), Eric Smith (Contributor), Kelley Baker (Contributor), MeMe Collier (Contributor), Susan Devan Harness (Contributor), Lisa Nopachai (Contributor), Matthew Salesses (Contributor), Sun Yung Shin (Contributor), Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom (Contributor), Jenny Heijun Wills (Contributor), Mariama J. Lockington (Contributor)

384 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction short stories young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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 Two teens take the stage and find their voice. . .A girl learns about her heritage and begins to find her community. . .A sister is haunted by the ghosts of loved ones lost. . .There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees have t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
hopeful 80%
emotional 70%
informative 60%
sad 40%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 88%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

4.27

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