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Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith
3.0

This book was so relevant for 2020, touching on cultural identity as well as the hidden (and not-so) racism in Midwestern communities. Following Lou who is coming into her identity as Native while navigating the perils of high school was compelling. However I felt like there was something missing in this book that kept me from truly connecting with the characters. Lou tended to be overly in her head and narcissistic, everything she "hates" about Cam. What hurts is that I loved the idea of this book so much, just not the execution.