A review by maddness22
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a lot heavier than I expected it to be. There's a lot of love for Haiti and it's a fun exposure to the country and culture, particularly through the lens of an American teenage girl visiting her parents' land for the first time. Her voice occasionally gets aggravating, especially as it leans into the typical YA heroine voice, and the pacing is a bit off with the mixed storytelling technique but overall it's not a bad time. Just don't expect a light hearted YA troubled teen romp as told through emails and letters as I was expecting.