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amandalaynem's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
alice_wonders's review
5.0
Twelve year old Cici immigrates from Taiwan to Seattle & is trying to fit in at school & with new friends. She misses her grandmother terribly, so she enters a cooking contest hoping to win the prize money so she can buy a ticket for her grandmother for a surprise visit for her dad's birthday.
Such a cute & heartwarming book about food & family with great illustrations that make your mouth water, so don't read on an empty stomach!
Such a cute & heartwarming book about food & family with great illustrations that make your mouth water, so don't read on an empty stomach!
kittycake's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
It's a really cute book.
kreisch's review
fast-paced
4.75
Honestly so good!! The illustrations were so beautiful and cute! And the plot was full of subtle and not so subtle messages about immigration and how it feels to be a child in a new country. I absolutely love it!
bookgurl488's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? Yes
5.0
This book was a great way to explore an immigrant's journey to becoming an American. I loved all the ups and down throughout the book. Cici had to work hard to figure out what she wanted for herself. I would recommend this book to anyone who is learning self love.
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism
inaa_'s review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
lebron_librarian's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dgrachel's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved watching CiCi adjust to life in America through a cooking contest. Seeing her grow, learning to trust and make friends, and discover how to honor her Taiwanese heritage, was heartwarming.