sophiayli 's review for:

5.0

I loved this book. I found it a compelling story about a young woman struggling to reconcile her ambitions and her parents'/culture's expectations, as well as a realistic portrayal of what it is like to live with depression. I found Julia, the main character, refreshing: she is smart, creative, and yearning to experience life in all its fullness. I noticed that a few other reviewers did not respond well to her. I really appreciated that she was a character who did not care about being well-liked--few women, real or fictional, are this way!