layawaydragon
Written on Nov 14, 2019
>Love the mixed media entries (journal, email, texts)
>Love the resolution with her mom & aunt
>But what about Stanford boy?
>Interesting inclusion of magical realism & how it effects people/their perspectives/mindsets
>I was quickly sucked in with Alaine's voice & story. She's funny & dynamic & dramatic, kinda reminds me of YouTubers my daughter loves to watch TBH.
>It was pretty evenly paced until the arrest
>Appreciate the education on Haiti & foreign aid
>Wish it had a recommended reading and/or charity list that actually help Haiti
>Totally open for more adventures of Alaine
>3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
>Easily recommendable for all YA contemporary fans