368 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451239846
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 30 April 2013
Description
Two Women, Two Cultures, And The Fight To Find A New Life In America, Despite The Secrets Of The Past...Banished by her wealthy Filipino family in Manila, Amparo Guerrero travels to Oakland, California, to forge a new life. Although her mother lab...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 53%
tense 46%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
hopeful 15%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Abortion, Pregnancy, AddictionMinor
Body shaming, Cursing, Blood368 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451239846
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 30 April 2013
Description
Two Women, Two Cultures, And The Fight To Find A New Life In America, Despite The Secrets Of The Past...Banished by her wealthy Filipino family in Manila, Amparo Guerrero travels to Oakland, California, to forge a new life. Although her mother lab...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 53%
tense 46%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
hopeful 15%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Abortion, Pregnancy, AddictionMinor
Body shaming, Cursing, Blood