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DNF at 20%, not my cup of tea.
Just so enjoyable. Told in very short chapters from multiple perspectives over the course of 12 hours, this is the story of two teens who meet unexpectedly and against all odds fall for each other. The trouble is that Natasha's family is about to get deported back to Jamaica (as in, that very night they have to leave).
This is a love story, but also an immigrant story, a story about two teens dealing with their families, a story about the little ripples that we send out every day with our action ...more
This is a love story, but also an immigrant story, a story about two teens dealing with their families, a story about the little ripples that we send out every day with our action ...more
Yes, this gets my coveted "5 star", as I absolutely would read this again. This is a story about fate. About love. About the immigrant experience. But if I had to summarize, this is a story about how all our lives are tied and intertwined together, through the people we interact with, the people we love and the people we don't love, our presences and absences. I was like Natasha at the beginning, cynical and eye-roll-y over the prospect of falling in love over the course of one day, but by the e
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Really enjoyed this one. I love the research Yoon puts into her books and her style of writing. Can’t wait to read more of her books.
One sitting read!
Science and love and characters you just want to hug (except Charlie). Perfect Valentine's day read! 10 stars! Love it! ...more
Science and love and characters you just want to hug (except Charlie). Perfect Valentine's day read! 10 stars! Love it! ...more
Beautiful, gorgeous book!! A sweet and amazing love story!
2017 Read Harder Challenge - Book with a central immigration as the narrative.
2017 Read Harder Challenge - Book with a central immigration as the narrative.
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