A review by emilyusuallyreading
Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Muñoz Ryan

4.0

After reading Riding Freedom without much enjoyment, I was a little reluctant to read Becoming Naomi Leon. On one end, I didn't like Ryan's previous story, and I also totally judge books by their covers... and the cover of this book didn't catch my eye. However, I was hugely surprised. There is so much depth in this novel, particularly since it is written for middle grade students. Ryan introduces symbolism and metaphor to young adults perfectly. I was captivated by Naomi's story: her history, the journey to find her own identity, and how family means to her. This coming-of-age novel is beautiful and timeless.