A review by cricklewood
Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai

challenging hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.75

Setting/Worldbuilding: 5/10
Main characters: 9/10
Side characters: 6/10
Dialogue: 8.5/10
Plot: 7/10
Technique: 8/10
Prose: 8/10
Romance: N/A
Ending: 8/10
Overall enjoyment: 9/10
Total: 68/90 (3.78)

A delightful read that should ring home for people who have gone through the immigrant experience, of having to learn a language from scratch and navigate alien social situations. At various places, and spoken through middle grade innocence and (let's get real) petulance, <i> Pie in the Sky </i> packs a surprising emotional punch.