A review by books4susie
American Panda by Gloria Chao

5.0

I definitely enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and found that I had a hard time putting it down. Mei is a seventeen-year-old freshman at MIT and is a first-generation Chinese-American. With that comes the strict expectations to do as her family wishes. As Mei begins to spread her wings, she begins to free herself and a surprising character from their gilded cage of Chinese traditions. I really love how the story showcased Mei's growth. A worthwhile read.