A review by zoesh
It's Not Like It's a Secret by Misa Sugiura

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The middle of the book was a bit slow, but the ending was moving and I cried in the last little bit. The characters all developed, but it did feel somewhat sudden (especially the family members)! I liked the references to other poems and writers throughout the book. I really liked learning more about Japanese culture through this book. I found the main character a bit naive and immature at times (but I'm 26 years old reading a YA novel, so that's to be expected), but it was great to see how the main character grew into the person who she wanted to be.
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