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nitya's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
3.75 stars
In some ways this graphic memoir worked for me, in other ways it didn't. I loved the colorful and messy art; there's a frenetic energy to it that makes you want to devour the pages. And though I am not Filipina, I related a lot to the author's feelings about school and assimilation.
The first half of the book is about Ayuyang's childhood, and the second half flashforwards to her adult life and how she handles motherhood/"having it all." I wish there was a smoother transition, because I was confused at some parts. The dancing with the stars focus was nice at first but ultimately dragged; I'm not a fan of the show so this probably will interest other people more than me.
The ending was very cute!
In some ways this graphic memoir worked for me, in other ways it didn't. I loved the colorful and messy art; there's a frenetic energy to it that makes you want to devour the pages. And though I am not Filipina, I related a lot to the author's feelings about school and assimilation.
The first half of the book is about Ayuyang's childhood, and the second half flashforwards to her adult life and how she handles motherhood/"having it all." I wish there was a smoother transition, because I was confused at some parts. The dancing with the stars focus was nice at first but ultimately dragged; I'm not a fan of the show so this probably will interest other people more than me.
The ending was very cute!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Vomit
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