A review by rhiannonafternoon
Hula by Jasmin Iolani Hakes

emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

If you’ve ever visited Hawaii as a tourist, I urge you to read this book. Seeing Hawaii through the eyes of a native, intertwined with a story of belonging, family, loyalty, and loss was extremely meaningful. This book only sort of has a happy ending. It hints at the hurt that needs to be felt by everyone before coming together to move forward. What does home mean for you? 
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