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by Louisa Onomé
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I think the comp to On My Block works really well, especially with the way this friend group comes together. I personally wish there was a bit more drama and I think the length worked against it. The general trend toward longer YA contemporaries is just something I’m not a huge fan of because there are a lot of books, like this one, that could’ve worked with 50-100 less pages. The plot just drags a bit at some points but overall, I think the story itself is really good.
I liked the characters, especially Nelo. She’s definitely someone my teenage self could’ve related to. If you like Renee Watson’s writing, you’ll probably enjoy this book.
I liked the characters, especially Nelo. She’s definitely someone my teenage self could’ve related to. If you like Renee Watson’s writing, you’ll probably enjoy this book.