Simi Singh is happy- she has just been promoted to captain of her hockey team, she loves her two best friends, and she adores her close-knit family. Unfortunately, anti-Muslim sentiment is on the rise where she lives in India, and people have started directly targeting her interfaith family. After her father is attacked, their family makes the difficult decision to escape to the United States. 

Simi's journey is heartbreaking. When people are in danger, they will put themselves into high-risk situations in the hope that one day their family will be safe. The hardest thing about reading this book was knowing that Simi's situation isn't something imaginary, but the reality for many children entering the United States. 

I really enjoyed this book. In times like these with xenophobia on the rise, it feels incredibly important to read books that can expand our empathy to people who need it. 

4.5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley for the arc.