A review by woodsbookclub
In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

This is a graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl's coming-of-age. I didn't love it as much as I expected, but it’s a solid 3.5 star for me, and I would recommend it to anyone. Deb JJ Lee's narrative of being a Korean-American with immigrant parents in a suburban New Jersey area addresses racism and the feeling of not truly belonging anywhere, and I think the last one is something we all can relate to. It was hard to read about Deb's experience, especially with their mum (who was emotionally and physically abusive), but the interactions with their dad were heartwarming, though he was complicit/complacent about their Mom's abuse. I also could relate to quite a few of Deborah's problems, particularly their mental health issues and their limited number of friends. 
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