I received an advance review copy from Candlewick Press through Netgalley; all opinions are my own and honest.

3.5 stars

The premise and representation/social themes are absolutely fantastic; I just felt that too much was crammed in, too fast. FRTC.

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CONVERSION: 10.1 / 15 = 3.5 stars

Prose: 6 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 8 / 10
Emotional Impact: 7 / 10
Development / Flow: 5 / 10
Setting: 7 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 5 / 5
Intellectual Engagement: 2 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 4 / 5
Rereadability: N/A
Memorability: 3 / 5