A review by harukoreads
Front Desk by Kelly Yang

hopeful medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is such a heartwarming middle grade book about an immigrant Chinese girl and her parents running a motel. Several serious topics are introduced and handled with nuance and care, including racial profiling, classism, and labor and immigration rights. Ultimately hopeful, I could see this book really expanding young readers minds in ways they haven't before.
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