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litlover13

funny lighthearted medium-paced
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Well written story and gorgeous illustration.  I loved to learn about Cecila and how important she was to the legacy of Chinese food in America. A great story to highlight a lesser known historical figure. 
inspiring fast-paced

I liked it. But didn’t love it. exquisite art. A little lackluster story wise. 
emotional inspiring fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I recieved an advance readers copy of this book. A outstanding story that is based in real historical places. I enjoyed the parallel stories of Han Yu in ancient china and Luli in Chinatown NYC during the Great Depression. Definitely a favorite for this year. 
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
informative medium-paced
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated