A review by joanna77_
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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This was so good. I love novels in verse, because with fewer words, each word makes more of an impact, and that was definitely the case with this book. It was so well-written and beautiful. 

I especially loved Reha. I think the author captured the voice of a young teen so well and it was so moving to read about her struggles with being stuck between two worlds. I loved all of the aspects of music and 80s pop culture and how Reha related music to her own life. 

I also loved the friend group, especially Pete. I wish we would have got more of his story. This was just incredible and Iā€™d definitely recommend it!

I cried for the last 50 pages. 
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