Language: G; Mature Content: PG; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Business at The Calivista is going great, so Mia and her family are is taking a trip to China to visit her grandparents. She hasn't been back since they moved to the United States. It's only been a few years, but things in Beijing have changed a lot. When she returns things have changed a lot in Anaheim, too. Things are strained with her friends Jason and Lupe, there's new trouble at the hotel, and Mia may be sharing too much in the columns she's writing for an English speaking kids' newspaper in China.
I love Mia's introspection and how driven she is to do the right thing. I also loved that she learns from her mistakes and tries to do better. Kelly Yang's author's note makes great connections for the reader, as this series is based on Yang's life. So excited to see another installment in Mia's story - I hope they keep coming. While this could stand on its own - Yang gives enough background in context, Front Desk and Three Keys should be read first, you'll want them all in your library.
Lisa Librarian
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