A review by cozylifewithabby
When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn

hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Middle Grade/YA book about two girls from different socioeconomic classes who bond over a semester at a Christian boarding school in Swaziland. 
This book dealt with some tough topics that open up discussion around poverty, mental illness, violence, and class structures. The descriptions were not overly graphic, but I am not sure what age group I would recommend this book to. Great character development for the main character though. 
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