From the Bookshelf of Albany Public Library…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
2020 SRC: Week 10 Popularity Contest (Final Week!)
By Alexandra · 13 posts · 23 views
last updated Sep 02, 2020 07:38AM
What Members Thought
Mar 23, 2024
Melissapalmer404
added it
Emoni is a teen mom. She is a senior in high school and trying to figure out her next steps. This is beautifully written and talks about family, friendship, love, and finding oneself. I loved it.
Mar 30, 2020
Alicia
added it
"Because today I am alone, in my kitchen, with a meal I made myself... but I know that one day soon I'll be a grown-ass woman. So I let myself enjoy the meal, the moment, and my own company."
...more
4.5 stars rounded up. Elizabeth Acevedo is a breath of fresh air. I listened to the audiobook which I would highly recommend. The performance made the characters come alive. Now on to Clap When You Land!
I’ve seen a couple of less positive reviews that note a lack of conflict which I thought was interesting. I actually came out thinking how accurately it reflects a teenager navigating daily conflicts, many new to them and how they jump from thing to thing. Emoni grapples with her confidence, lear ...more
I’ve seen a couple of less positive reviews that note a lack of conflict which I thought was interesting. I actually came out thinking how accurately it reflects a teenager navigating daily conflicts, many new to them and how they jump from thing to thing. Emoni grapples with her confidence, lear ...more
WARNING: this book will make you hungry!
May 27, 2019
Freya
marked it as to-read
Dec 13, 2019
Rose
marked it as to-read
Jan 18, 2020
Krystal
marked it as gotta-read-these
Jun 04, 2020
Jenn
marked it as to-read
Jul 19, 2020
Valerie
marked it as to-read
Sep 27, 2020
JFN
marked it as to-read
Dec 02, 2022
Loretta
marked it as to-read
