I honestly didn’t think Middle Grade would be the solution to awful reading slump this year, but here we are with the second awesome MG read in a row!

The characters’ struggles, emotions, and heart really popped off the page, and I was so invested Lina’s journey as she learns to find her voice and to navigate a new country and her family dynamics. The voice really pops off the page, and the importance of the themes and topics really hits home. The audiobook narration was also fabulous, and I definitely recommend for readers of all ages. I enjoyed it so much, I immediately snagged Front Desk by Kelly Yang too and can’t wait to dive in!

Extra note: Unfortunately, Front Desk didn’t grab me, and I didn’t continue after the first chapter.

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Middle-grade reading-slump-busters for the win this year.

Thanks for reading!