A review by 2treads
The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree by Lucille Abendanon

dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree shows once again why I will always keep coming back to middlegrade reads. Having these young teens tackle heavy social themes and come out the other side stronger and with a deeper appreciation for their circumstances will always resonate with me.

Here Emmy and her friends are caught in the war for domination and the cruelty they experience makes them mature in  ways that will give them resilience to keep on going.
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