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A powerful quote I liked in the book:
“Stop it,” whispers Cata. “Manu can still lead a meaningful life without martyring herself.”
“Sure,” says Saysa, yet her stare doesn‘t stray from mine. “But why settle for being a son of the system, when you can mother a movement?”
Very powerful.
After reading more of the book, I found myself getting more int it. I am a big fantasy reader so I really enjoyed reading an about that. Throughout reading it, I was able to see themes of immigration and family, which added to the story. This would be a book I would want my 7th grade class to read and dissect.
Initially when I picked up this book, I wasn‘t sure how I felt about it. The fantasy aspect on top of the underlying serious topics felt too far apart to be connected when I first started adding it.
I cannot imagine what Manu was going through when she and her mother were in hiding. Unfortunately, we live in a world where I feel like this book may be relevant to some students whose immigration status is in question. I think this book could potentially help those students feel seen.
I thought the book was ok. I felt like it took Garber a while to get to the point of the story. I wish the fantasy aspect of this book came a little sooner and there was less attention directed to her eyes. With that being said, this book is meant for younger people who may need more direct “clues”.
