A review by jbrooks124
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I picked this up because Jacqueline Woodson is excellent, and I was very interested in the idea behind a 90s-esque Romeo and Juliet-style story. However, I was disappointed because this book was so short, it felt as though there were aspects that weren't properly fleshed out. I wasn't sure how Ellie's religion played into the story, as it wasn't spoken of much beyond her Star of David. There wasn't much explanation of how she didn't fit in to her new school, other than the fact that she was new. Miah was noted as not fitting in because it was a PWI, which makes sense at least. The story was good, I just wanted/expected more.