A review by lkitt
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite

3.0

This book was a fun and exciting YA story about family, curses, love, and determination. The plus sides were many- the main character is a smart and funny Haitian-American girl, the depictions of Haiti are nuanced and show more than just a destitute nation, and the relationships between certain characters break stereotypes. The cons- the novel moved at breakneck speed in places, so it was difficult to feel the full impact of wild moments. It’s also told through a series of letters, emails, texts, news articles, and alaine’s perspective, so sometimes it’s difficult to follow what is happening in a way that feels meaningful. Overall fun summer read.