annalisenak97 's review for:

Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino

3.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A sweet camp story with powerful themes of Deaf pride, self-advocacy, standing up for others, and identity. I loved the way that Lilah owned her identity by the end of the book, and journeying with her as she learned ASL was a beautiful portrayal of learning. In the audiobook, you can hear the sound of someone signing when a character signs, which is so great. I didn't really connect with the characters, and I felt like some of the campers' stories were not wrapped up or explained. Also the love story between Lilah and Isaac was kind of unclear, and I found myself frustrated with Isaac's lack of communication after a major incident that leaves Lilah reeling.