I’d never heard of Butterfly Yellow until I found it on my library’s YA new arrivals display. I picked it up impulsively because it sounded like an interesting read, and I’m glad I did. Although I neither warmed to the characters nor became invested in the story until the second half, Lai’s novel is a raw, emotional story, unlike any I’ve read before. I was convinced this would be a 3-star read for most of the book, but the last third had enough of an impact on me to make me change my mind. The final chapters were sweet and I honestly don’t think any other ending would’ve been as good. This is a quick read, and one that definitely deserves more attention. I recommend it to all who can handle its content.

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