eyen 's review for:

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

3.5

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This story covered a lot of different things: Grief, family, teenage romance, mixed cultures, and more. As a result, I think the main focus of the book (suicide & mental health), were somehow sidelined, despite being central to the plot. Too much teenage drama for my current tastes. The ending felt like it was wrapped up in a too-pretty bow. Nonetheless, it was an emotional portrayal of grief with a dash of magical realism.