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Love, Love
Fans of Inside Out and Back Again will love this novel-in-verse about a Chinese-American girl who contends with school bullies, worries about her sister's mysterious illness, and finds strength at the local tennis court.
Frances Chin is an 11-year-old Chinese-American girl who lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. At school Frances contends with bullies and the related loneliness that comes with not quite fitting in. She also feels a different kind of aloneness at home. Her parents are preoccupied with work and worry about Clara, whose hair is inexplicably falling out. While Frances struggles to speak up, she finds strength in her growing tennis skills, and her powerful inner voice is captured through gorgeous imagery and evocative free verse.
Frances Chin is an 11-year-old Chinese-American girl who lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. At school Frances contends with bullies and the related loneliness that comes with not quite fitting in. She also feels a different kind of aloneness at home. Her parents are preoccupied with work and worry about Clara, whose hair is inexplicably falling out. While Frances struggles to speak up, she finds strength in her growing tennis skills, and her powerful inner voice is captured through gorgeous imagery and evocative free verse.
224 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 2021
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Victoria Chang
29 books429 followersVictoria Chang's latest book of poems is With My Back to the World (Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Corsair in the UK), which received the Forward Prize in Poetry for the Best Collection. Her most recent book is The Trees Witness Everything (Copper Canyon Press, 2022). Her prose book, Dear Memory, was published by Milkweed Editions in 2021. Her recent book of poems, OBIT, was published in 2020 by Copper Canyon Press. It was named a New York Times Notable Book, as well as a TIME, NPR, Publisher's Weekly, Book of the Year. It received the LA Times Book Prize, the PEN Voelcker Award, and the Anisfield-Wolf Award. It was also a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize and the NBCC, and long listed for the NBA. She is the Bourne Chair of Poetry and the Director of Poetry@Tech at Georgia Tech.
Her website is www.victoriachangpoet.com. Twitter: @VChangPoet.
Her website is www.victoriachangpoet.com. Twitter: @VChangPoet.
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March 17, 2020
Love, Love by Victoria Chang (#26 in 2020)
Thank you to @sterlingkids for this advanced copy and to@dreamcatcherlax for sharing!
PUB DATE: 4/7/2020
Frances is a 10 year old, Chinese-American girl. Her sister,Clara, 11 years old, is mysteriously losing her hair. Amidst bullying and the battle of being different, Frances tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s illness, all while learning a little bit more about herself.
For parents/teachers: Love, Love is a book of poetic verse.Each poem feeds into the next to tell the story of Frances, her own struggles,and the empathy she has for her sister’s mysterious hair loss. This book covers the topics of bullying, isolation, and identity—all from a child’s perspective.Both sisters are constantly teased by a pair of boys, and while there aren’t many other kids who join in with the teasing, Frances points out that a number of people see what’s happening but don’t step in to help. Frances’s perspective truly shows how deeply a child can be affected by bullying and how those effects trickle into their personal lives.
I would say this book is best suited for middle school students in grades 6-8. The poetic text structure makes the book approachable,and the subject matter is relevant for anyone. It’s so easy for adults to say that kids shouldn’t have stress or anxiety, but this book provides a firsthand glimpse into the quick workings of a child’s mind and how even the simplest of stresses can become obsessive and all-consuming.
For book lovers: While Frances isn’t necessarily ashamed of her family or culture, she finds it difficult to fit in with the rest of the kids at school because of her differences. Love, Love was a quick read but really packed a punch. I’m such a sucker for a book with an impactful ending,and Victoria Chang had just the right amount of sparkle in this one.
If you’re one of my teacher friends, get this book for your classroom! 5 stars
Thank you to @sterlingkids for this advanced copy and to@dreamcatcherlax for sharing!
PUB DATE: 4/7/2020
Frances is a 10 year old, Chinese-American girl. Her sister,Clara, 11 years old, is mysteriously losing her hair. Amidst bullying and the battle of being different, Frances tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s illness, all while learning a little bit more about herself.
For parents/teachers: Love, Love is a book of poetic verse.Each poem feeds into the next to tell the story of Frances, her own struggles,and the empathy she has for her sister’s mysterious hair loss. This book covers the topics of bullying, isolation, and identity—all from a child’s perspective.Both sisters are constantly teased by a pair of boys, and while there aren’t many other kids who join in with the teasing, Frances points out that a number of people see what’s happening but don’t step in to help. Frances’s perspective truly shows how deeply a child can be affected by bullying and how those effects trickle into their personal lives.
I would say this book is best suited for middle school students in grades 6-8. The poetic text structure makes the book approachable,and the subject matter is relevant for anyone. It’s so easy for adults to say that kids shouldn’t have stress or anxiety, but this book provides a firsthand glimpse into the quick workings of a child’s mind and how even the simplest of stresses can become obsessive and all-consuming.
For book lovers: While Frances isn’t necessarily ashamed of her family or culture, she finds it difficult to fit in with the rest of the kids at school because of her differences. Love, Love was a quick read but really packed a punch. I’m such a sucker for a book with an impactful ending,and Victoria Chang had just the right amount of sparkle in this one.
If you’re one of my teacher friends, get this book for your classroom! 5 stars
March 8, 2023
A beautiful and touching snippet of a little girl’s life that I think many POC, first gen, and/or women with sisters can relate to. I was pleasantly surprised that female friendship was also a focus!
August 15, 2021
3.5 stars
This beautiful novel-in-verse covers a wide range of important topics and societal issues, such as bullying, mental illness and OCD, as well as the immigrant experience. The book is partially based on the author's own childhood and perfectly captures what it's like growing up in a Chinese household.
I loved the tone and writing, as well as Frances' relationship with her sister and her friendship with Annie. I did wish the book was longer, however, as I would love to find out more about the sisters' lives.
people sometimes ask me
where I'm from and I say Michigan
they always shake their heads
no where are you from from
This beautiful novel-in-verse covers a wide range of important topics and societal issues, such as bullying, mental illness and OCD, as well as the immigrant experience. The book is partially based on the author's own childhood and perfectly captures what it's like growing up in a Chinese household.
I loved the tone and writing, as well as Frances' relationship with her sister and her friendship with Annie. I did wish the book was longer, however, as I would love to find out more about the sisters' lives.
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January 19, 2025I am so glad I randomly stumbled across this precious book! I found a lot in common even though I am not from an immigrant family. the structure of this book is beautiful & incredibly unique. I felt various emotions throughout, and it was a powerful book despite the short read. highly recommend, especially for young readers :)
April 23, 2020
The story itself is interesting, but I wasn’t a fan of the verse...the way some lines flowed made it difficult to read
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November 18, 2023Read this for class
July 31, 2020
From BookGems.co:
Frances Chin doesn’t fit in. She is the youngest in her class and can never quite match up to her older sister, Clara, in the eyes of her parents. Frances doesn’t feel smart enough, American enough, pretty enough, or have enough friends. According to her Chinese immigrant parents, she doesn’t speak enough, doesn’t work hard enough, and is trying too hard to be American. When Love, Love begins, Frances is just trying to survive school and stay under the radar so that she doesn’t get teased.
As the verse novel unfolds, though, Frances becomes determined to figure out why Clara’s hair is falling out. Strand by strand, Clara is losing her hair, and when her wig is stolen, Frances makes it her mission to solve this mystery. Teaming up with her best friend Annie – the Bess to Frances’ Nancy Drew – the two plot to unravel the mystery of the missing hair.
Between Frances’ beloved tennis matches, the two plan to gather clues about their mystery. While they aren’t getting much traction, Frances does catch the eye of a local tennis coach who sees her aptitude and natural talent. While Frances tries to juggle her heritage, school, tennis, and the mysterious disappearance of Clara’s hair, she comes to better understand her sister in a sweet and unexpected twist and finds where she really belongs.
Verse novels are not normally my thing – to be honest, poetry scares me just a bit because I always fear that I will miss something or misinterpret a key line. Love, Love may have changed that. This charming coming-of-age story about two sisters who approach the world differently is heartwarming and contemporary.
Frances is a humble misfit who doesn’t fully understand her role in school, the world, or even her family. She is not smart like her sister, not Chinese like her parents, but not American like her classmates. With few friends and a passion for tennis that her mother finds distasteful, Frances begins to occupy her time with the case of the missing hair. You see, her sister, Clara, is losing her hair, strand by strand, and doctor’s don’t know what is causing this. The semi-autobiographical approach to the novel makes Victoria Chang’s words ring true, and watching Frances battle racism and uncertainty on a daily basis will resonate with students of all ages.
Technically, Love, Love is more of a middle grade novel, but the beautiful way in which Frances raises questions about her identity, sisterly bonds, and parental expectations allows this book to be a perfect fit for older readers, too. I zipped through this book, finding it alternately endearing and heartbreaking, and loved the additional information provided in the author’s note at the end. This is a sweet and relevant story examining what it means to be an American, a sister, and your own self.
Frances Chin doesn’t fit in. She is the youngest in her class and can never quite match up to her older sister, Clara, in the eyes of her parents. Frances doesn’t feel smart enough, American enough, pretty enough, or have enough friends. According to her Chinese immigrant parents, she doesn’t speak enough, doesn’t work hard enough, and is trying too hard to be American. When Love, Love begins, Frances is just trying to survive school and stay under the radar so that she doesn’t get teased.
As the verse novel unfolds, though, Frances becomes determined to figure out why Clara’s hair is falling out. Strand by strand, Clara is losing her hair, and when her wig is stolen, Frances makes it her mission to solve this mystery. Teaming up with her best friend Annie – the Bess to Frances’ Nancy Drew – the two plot to unravel the mystery of the missing hair.
Between Frances’ beloved tennis matches, the two plan to gather clues about their mystery. While they aren’t getting much traction, Frances does catch the eye of a local tennis coach who sees her aptitude and natural talent. While Frances tries to juggle her heritage, school, tennis, and the mysterious disappearance of Clara’s hair, she comes to better understand her sister in a sweet and unexpected twist and finds where she really belongs.
Verse novels are not normally my thing – to be honest, poetry scares me just a bit because I always fear that I will miss something or misinterpret a key line. Love, Love may have changed that. This charming coming-of-age story about two sisters who approach the world differently is heartwarming and contemporary.
Frances is a humble misfit who doesn’t fully understand her role in school, the world, or even her family. She is not smart like her sister, not Chinese like her parents, but not American like her classmates. With few friends and a passion for tennis that her mother finds distasteful, Frances begins to occupy her time with the case of the missing hair. You see, her sister, Clara, is losing her hair, strand by strand, and doctor’s don’t know what is causing this. The semi-autobiographical approach to the novel makes Victoria Chang’s words ring true, and watching Frances battle racism and uncertainty on a daily basis will resonate with students of all ages.
Technically, Love, Love is more of a middle grade novel, but the beautiful way in which Frances raises questions about her identity, sisterly bonds, and parental expectations allows this book to be a perfect fit for older readers, too. I zipped through this book, finding it alternately endearing and heartbreaking, and loved the additional information provided in the author’s note at the end. This is a sweet and relevant story examining what it means to be an American, a sister, and your own self.
May 1, 2020
Wrapped up April and National Poetry Month with an e-ARC I received! Love, Love by Victoria Chang tells the story of Frances Chin, a 10-year old Chinese-American who lives in Detroit with her immigrant parents and her older sister, Clara.
Told in verse from Frances’s point of view, she writes about her family, her relationships in school, and finding an outlet through tennis. A big part of the story centers around Clara’s hair falling out, and Frances and her parents’ attempts to figure out what is causing her condition. I was surprised to find out (by reading the acknowledgments) that this story was partially based on Chang’s own experiences with her sister, but I’m glad she wrote this book to help others in a similar position.
I remember when I was in elementary and middle school, I loved reading poetry and novels in verse. I would have loved to have read this back then, to read about someone else who felt out of place due to their race and also struggling to find their own hobbies outside of their parents’ expectations. I feel like the novel did end a bit conveniently, and I wish Clara’s story could have been explored a little more. It would even be interesting to read a follow-up novel told from Clara’s point of view.
If you know any young readers who enjoy these kinds of novels, or even those looking for a different reading experience, this book is a great choice.
Told in verse from Frances’s point of view, she writes about her family, her relationships in school, and finding an outlet through tennis. A big part of the story centers around Clara’s hair falling out, and Frances and her parents’ attempts to figure out what is causing her condition. I was surprised to find out (by reading the acknowledgments) that this story was partially based on Chang’s own experiences with her sister, but I’m glad she wrote this book to help others in a similar position.
I remember when I was in elementary and middle school, I loved reading poetry and novels in verse. I would have loved to have read this back then, to read about someone else who felt out of place due to their race and also struggling to find their own hobbies outside of their parents’ expectations. I feel like the novel did end a bit conveniently, and I wish Clara’s story could have been explored a little more. It would even be interesting to read a follow-up novel told from Clara’s point of view.
If you know any young readers who enjoy these kinds of novels, or even those looking for a different reading experience, this book is a great choice.
February 23, 2021
Lovely, lovely!
Some people like graphic novels when they feel the need for something quick and easy on the eyes. Instead, I read verse novels. Blank space, even when it speaks as much as the words themselves, can be refreshing. Verse novels and graphic novels are a very different format, though. The art you see as you flip through a graphic novel is quickly identifiable by the reader as something they appreciate or not. But reading a few poems in a verse novel hardly tells you what to expect, as the poems will differ and, in many cases, be a distinct hit or miss. Unless you're familiar with the author -- in this case I was not, as it's her debut novel -- there aren't many ways of telling what you'll think. My expectations for Love, Love were that I would like it more or less. But I found myself loving it!
Victoria Chang is an experienced poet, and it shows. Her writing doesn't give the feeling that the book might have been written in prose, then broken up into verse as a later draft. Interestingly, punctuation isn't used, except for an exclamation mark here and there. The only pauses are the breaks and poetry headings. With this method she gives you a glimpse into Frances' thoughts as they rush excitedly. It's rare to read a book that times itself so perfectly that a character's thoughts take as long to read as they play out. This immediate tumbling of emotions gives a gentleness and friendliness to the narrative that is often missing from verse novels.
Despite Frances solving a mystery with her friend Annie in the beginning, Annie is, confusingly, never mentioned afterwards. As well as this, I found the ending unsatisfactory, with some loose threads and secrets. But it was comforting that Frances and her sister, Clara, were confident in each other and friends by the end.
I would love, love for Victoria Chang to write another slice-of-life verse novel, or even a sequel!
Some people like graphic novels when they feel the need for something quick and easy on the eyes. Instead, I read verse novels. Blank space, even when it speaks as much as the words themselves, can be refreshing. Verse novels and graphic novels are a very different format, though. The art you see as you flip through a graphic novel is quickly identifiable by the reader as something they appreciate or not. But reading a few poems in a verse novel hardly tells you what to expect, as the poems will differ and, in many cases, be a distinct hit or miss. Unless you're familiar with the author -- in this case I was not, as it's her debut novel -- there aren't many ways of telling what you'll think. My expectations for Love, Love were that I would like it more or less. But I found myself loving it!
Victoria Chang is an experienced poet, and it shows. Her writing doesn't give the feeling that the book might have been written in prose, then broken up into verse as a later draft. Interestingly, punctuation isn't used, except for an exclamation mark here and there. The only pauses are the breaks and poetry headings. With this method she gives you a glimpse into Frances' thoughts as they rush excitedly. It's rare to read a book that times itself so perfectly that a character's thoughts take as long to read as they play out. This immediate tumbling of emotions gives a gentleness and friendliness to the narrative that is often missing from verse novels.
Despite Frances solving a mystery with her friend Annie in the beginning, Annie is, confusingly, never mentioned afterwards. As well as this, I found the ending unsatisfactory, with some loose threads and secrets. But it was comforting that Frances and her sister, Clara, were confident in each other and friends by the end.
I would love, love for Victoria Chang to write another slice-of-life verse novel, or even a sequel!
April 15, 2021
Communication is key, people!
I don't have time to do a full review, but I really enjoyed this novel in verse about a young girl's search for acceptance, connection, and her own place within her Chinese-American family. Very relatable and realistic! I learned something new, too, which is always lovely. Would book talk this to all three of my grades (6-8) and think they would each find something different of value in it. Borrowed from the public library to test out for Nat'l poetry Month, will definitely be purchasing for our school library. Does not end on a firmly "happy" ending, but demonstrates how people struggling with things may slowly reach out for help or might take more than a conveniently encompassed school year to resolve what they are going through - and some things might be a lifelong journey. Still hopeful ending though!
I don't have time to do a full review, but I really enjoyed this novel in verse about a young girl's search for acceptance, connection, and her own place within her Chinese-American family. Very relatable and realistic! I learned something new, too, which is always lovely. Would book talk this to all three of my grades (6-8) and think they would each find something different of value in it. Borrowed from the public library to test out for Nat'l poetry Month, will definitely be purchasing for our school library. Does not end on a firmly "happy" ending, but demonstrates how people struggling with things may slowly reach out for help or might take more than a conveniently encompassed school year to resolve what they are going through - and some things might be a lifelong journey. Still hopeful ending though!
June 21, 2020
Verse novel. Sister pulls hair out. Form of OCD called trichotillomania. Frances feels all of the attention is on her sister because she is better in school and has this problem. She thinks of herself as a sleuth like Nancy Drew, so she decided to solve the mystery. Learns at the library that it could be alopecia, or thyroid disease or nutrition, among many other causes. Frances only has one other Chinese American friend. She faces a lot of bigotry at school. p. 32 most kids glance at me/ look away/ their eyes sorry and/filled with pity but/ pity has no legs/ pity is pitiful/ still/ useless. p. 33 my eyes hold in the tears as if/ I'm running with a full cup of/ water that I don't want to spill p.196 (re tennis) here we're even/ our scores start at/ love love.
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February 12, 2023
I had never read this style of writing before. Sometimes I found it hard to keep track of where the words were headed. I did enjoy the story line though- it’s very similar to what the little girl I nanny for faces daily; bullying, being unsure of herself and wanting to be excepted by her peers while also dealing with her brother who’s autistic and trying to find ways to help him (like Frances tries to find acceptance while being Chinese, finding a way to navigate school and home and to help Clara and find out why she’s losing her hair…) at the end, things settle and most questions go unanswered for Frances but her and Clara find a clear path to each-other to keep each other company in what sometimes can feel like a lonely world.
April 27, 2021
probably 3.5 for middle grade, high school kids or others that need to read a book like this
bullying, loneliness and being othered as a chinese-american are all chronicled in this novel told in verse. there's something about being a sibling as an asian american that feels tough. you can't always talk to one another growing up and whether it's intentional or not, parents tend to 'measure' you up based on achievement. chang places the difficulty on that pressure on display in this book, where two sisters both envy one another and yet cannot bridge that divide to lean on one another for support.
bullying, loneliness and being othered as a chinese-american are all chronicled in this novel told in verse. there's something about being a sibling as an asian american that feels tough. you can't always talk to one another growing up and whether it's intentional or not, parents tend to 'measure' you up based on achievement. chang places the difficulty on that pressure on display in this book, where two sisters both envy one another and yet cannot bridge that divide to lean on one another for support.
August 3, 2020
This is a great book in verse. I'm always amazed that so few words and so much white space can elicit such strong emotion and convey such a strong message. My only disappointment is the apparent unresolved disagreement between Annie and Frances. Honestly, I don't even know what caused their falling out; one day they have a great time in the school library and the next Annie doesn't show up and never comes again and stops talking to Frances. I really wish I knew what I missed. But I still enjoyed this book.
February 3, 2021
I felt kind of ehhh about this book. Maybe I wasn't in the mood for it because it was very melancholy in voice (obviously the main character was facing a lot of things--racism, bullying, her mom was hard on her, etc.). I was also kind of confused as to where it was going until very late in the book when it was revealed that her sister had trichotillomania, which made a lot of sense. Just wish there was a little more substance before we got to that part. And while I liked that it was set in Michigan, a little more setting would make this feel like that was worth pointing out.
December 6, 2021
A beautiful middle grade verse novel about many little things that add up to the main character's deepening understanding and acceptance of her self, her sister (who is struggling with undiagnosed trichotillomania) and her Chinese-American identity.
The poems themselves are quiet and unassuming, and the victories small: being seen, finding an answer, winning a tennis match, laughing with your sister. The ending felt like that moment when you see the first flower underneath the melting snow after the melancholy chill of winter.
The poems themselves are quiet and unassuming, and the victories small: being seen, finding an answer, winning a tennis match, laughing with your sister. The ending felt like that moment when you see the first flower underneath the melting snow after the melancholy chill of winter.
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April 3, 2020This is a slim, quick, intense read about an unusual topic for children's lit. Alopecia. Had a quibble about the timeline, tennis in January? I do realize in this age of year round sports, that might be a possibility. One poem seemed to have the mc playing outside in the sunshine, then a slightly later poems the mc was shivering in the van waiting for her parents. Also, finding a book about hair in the school library in the "H" section? Try the 600s in the teens, like 616.
July 23, 2020
This was my first time reading Victoria Chang outside of her "adult" poetry collections and my first time reading a young adult novel-in-verse in over a decade. I was floored by the heart, by the empathy, by the hair dreams (my favorites), by the journal entries, by the ups and downs of childhood. I felt deeply for our main character (she's a sleuth, not a snoop!) and our main character's sister (the final restaurant scene is really touching) and loved the rhythm throughout.
November 19, 2020
This had a lot of potential, but there were too many faults (there's a tennis pun for ya). I didn't see believable growth or development in the characters, and the verse format actually detracted from the story for me. I enjoy verse and tennis and middle grade, and the writing style just didn't work due to the choppy line breaks and spacing. I wonder if it would have had more success as a short story.
April 11, 2021
A novel in verse about a Chinese-American girl living in Detroit. 11-year-old Frances is quiet and has difficulty standing up for herself. Most of her parent's attention is taken up by her older sister, Clara. Clara has a condition that makes her hair fall out. It's gotten so bad that she has to wear a wig to school. Both girls are bullied, and none of the adults in their lives seem to be able to do anything about it. When Clara discovers tennis, she begins to come out of her shell.
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January 31, 2022this book is amazing. it is very emotional but has some very important topics that are talked about. I would reccommened this book for everyone to read. This book shows differences in people and how some people struggle with different things. This book talks all about how a girl feels like she doesnt fit in and her peers and family psh her down for it. She is struggling to find acceptance from the most important people in her life. I feel like this book would be really good for middle schooler because that is such a transitional stage in most peoples lives. This is important for people to know its okay to struggle and sometimes you need to accept yourself before finding acceptance from others!
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February 28, 2020Be patient with Frances! It took about 40 pages for Frances' narration to create a picture of how she sees the world. She shares her emotions in ways that are palpable: loneliness, sadness, worry, joy, and happiness. See why we think this book is for older audiences, not for 8- and 9-year-olds.
June 2, 2022
10 YO Frances is struggling with the mystery of her sister Clara's hair loss. Based on author's childhood (loosely) -- Frances has an aptitude for tennis but feels overshadowed by the mystery of Clara's hair loss. Both are bullied at school for their Chinese heritage. It's a fine book, but unremittingly bleak, as painful memories are wont to be.
July 8, 2020
Beautifully-written middle grade novel in verse about a girl whose older sister seems to be ill. The book handles issues around friendship, bullying, sisterhood, and being an outsider/immigrant really delicately.
September 19, 2020
It was an ok quick read. Not sure that the verse format was executed in the best way and the ending was not all that satisfying. It did tackle a topic that is probably unknown to most kids, so points for that. Still, not a bad story.
December 10, 2020
Sometimes silence is the only way families know how to communicate. These two sisters want so much to share their sadness and struggles. Nice to see these common family/sibling/friendship/teen struggles put into perspective.
September 21, 2022
More like 3.5 and really, the low rating is because it was just so hard to read. The bullying is really tough and so is the sister's secret. The verse was nice though and I can definitely see selling this to the right kind of kid.
March 1, 2023
The way the words flowed in the poems were unbelievably unique and different then any other poetry book I’ve read. The title has some deep meaning behind it (you’d probably understand if you played tennis). Anyone who likes a good novel in verse should read this.
June 15, 2023
I flew threw this, so alive I could smell it.
Love the sweetness ratio to ache, and how it landed.
I've resisted novels in verse for a while, but this book makes me forget why. The form allows me to both slow down and savor the people and (as I said) fly.
Love the sweetness ratio to ache, and how it landed.
I've resisted novels in verse for a while, but this book makes me forget why. The form allows me to both slow down and savor the people and (as I said) fly.
July 15, 2023
Love, Love didn't quite work for me. Some interesting ideas, but the verse style was hard to follow. I also wondered why we were following Frances, when it seemed like Clara might have a more interesting story to tell.
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