This middle grade novel in verse was beautiful. I loved the setting, Southern California in the 80s, and the diverse cast of characters. Farid, the author, stayed true to the voice of her young protagonist throughout the novel – which is something that I find other middle grade authors struggle with. While there are some heartbreaking moments in this story, I ultimately found the plot to be inspiring and hopeful. I would love to read more from this author in the future. 

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(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)