A review by aprilsnovelthoughts
The Secret Side of Empty by Maria E. Andreu

4.0

This was a fascinating perspective on growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant. M.T. Is a high school senior struggling with the prospect of “what’s next” knowing that she cannot attend college or pursue a career beyond those allowed to people who don’t have citizenship. Her parents have bred fear of deportation into her for her entire life. She doesn’t share her secret with her best friend or her new boyfriend. Her avoidance of getting her license or attending college are a mystery to them. She tries to navigate her last year of high school while feeling like it’s the last year of her life.

For me, this was an interesting take on the Dreamers of our country and I really appreciated the insight and felt like this book taught me quite a bit. I love books that shed light on important issues and entertain while they educate. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️