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brittanyhoffman11's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
sunshine8473773's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, and Grief
cortnereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? N/A
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free e-arc in exchange for an honest review. 5 Stars.
Isaiah Dunn loses his father and wants to take care of his little sister, Charlie, and his Mama. He finds a notebook that his Dad, Gary, wrote poetry and stories in. Isaiah comes across a story about himself where he gains super powers by eating rice and beans. This notebook becomes a staple in his every day life and motivation for writing his own poetry. His Mama is slowly spiraling as she deals with the death of her husband. They end up living at a motel for a little while as they try to get back on their feet.
I love that this is an Own Voices story and is for the middle grade audience. Isaiah faces a lot of negativity and has a hard time at school because of what he has to deal with at home, but he always finds a way to look out for his sister and his Mama. I love that Isaiah found role models in Mr. Shepard, the librarian, and Rock, the barber. I also love the relationship he has with Miz Rita, a family friend. I like that it shows what kids can go through at school and that we don’t always know what happens at home.
Even though this book is geared towards younger readers, I enjoyed it.
Trigger/Content Warnings: death of a loved one, alcohol addiction, bullying, homelessness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Alcoholism
Moderate: Bullying and Grief
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