A review by janagaton
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

4.0

The conversations about racism towards the Middle Eastern community in this book was heartbreaking to read about, and that's why this book is so important. The only reason it's 4 stars as opposed to 5 is because I think I'm getting too old to enjoy reading about high school romances anymore lol. Other than that, I loved that our main character had such a unique combination of interests (breakdancing & fashion), and I enjoyed the subtlety of the humor sprinkled throughout the novel. The multiple storylines touching upon deeper concepts such as not only racism but also sexism, the pressures that come with being an athlete, dealing with bad friendships, having an unstable relationship with a parent, are all incorporated into one book very well.