Reviewed by Joséphine on
The book was broken down into various sections focussed on the varying perspectives in different stages of the characters' lives. I think it's great that that included girls from young through to their adult years and even the perspective of a grandmother trying to come to terms with where is home. I loved reading about how they tried to fit in, make friends and yet not betray their identities and cultures. Props for including a biracial character as well!
Some parts reminded me of my own experiences, such as enrolling in new schools and having to fight for my place not just with peers but the administrations too. Then there's the disconnect with pop culture, and self-consciousness over my accent. Also, being perceived to be of particular races I didn't identify with. While my own parents never prized lighter skin colours over darker ones, I did experience that with parents of my friends, who ironically, didn't like me because even though my father was white and they weren't, they decided I was too dark/tanned, and so, didn't think I was good enough to be in the company of their children.
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