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A review by aprilthelibrarian
The Queens of New York by E.L. Shen
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Libro.fm for the audiobook ARC.
As soon as I read the comparison to Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and that it is a YA about female friendship, I had to pick it up.
I don't usually gravitate toward contemporary YA books, but I'm so happy I picked this up. I listened to it in one day. You follow three best friends Jia, Everett, and Ariel throughout their 17th summer. Ariel travels to San Francisco for a precollege summer program, but is still grieving over the death of her sister. Everett goes to Ohio for a prestigious theatre workshop camp, and Jia has to stay home to help with the family Chinese restaurant.
What I appreciate about this novel is that the three girls are very different, but are supportive and loving towards each other. Oftentimes, books about female friendship show toxic friends and have endings where the friendship ends.
I do suggest the audiobook, which is narrated by three narrators.
As soon as I read the comparison to Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and that it is a YA about female friendship, I had to pick it up.
I don't usually gravitate toward contemporary YA books, but I'm so happy I picked this up. I listened to it in one day. You follow three best friends Jia, Everett, and Ariel throughout their 17th summer. Ariel travels to San Francisco for a precollege summer program, but is still grieving over the death of her sister. Everett goes to Ohio for a prestigious theatre workshop camp, and Jia has to stay home to help with the family Chinese restaurant.
What I appreciate about this novel is that the three girls are very different, but are supportive and loving towards each other. Oftentimes, books about female friendship show toxic friends and have endings where the friendship ends.
I do suggest the audiobook, which is narrated by three narrators.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Death