A review by barefootsong
Front Desk by Kelly Yang

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

A wonderful story (based on the author's own experiences growing up) about Mia Tang, who has immigrated to the US from China in the 1990s and now helps her parents manage a run-down motel in Anaheim, California. This story doesn't shy away from the realities of racism and poverty that many immigrants face, but it also has a really great cast of characters and together they build their own community. I am definitely looking forward to reading Mia's further adventures!
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