SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2020 "A heartbreaking and original novel." - Guardian A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder. When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Jun's death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just don't fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Jun's home in the Philippines - but the shocking ...
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2020 "A heartbreaking and original novel." - Guardian A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder. When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Jun's death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just don't fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Jun's home in the Philippines - but the shocking realities of life there lead to even more questions. Can Jay find the answers he seeks? A gripping and lyrical YA novel for fans of Angie Thomas's THE HATE U GIVE, Patrice Lawrence's ORANGEBOY and Nic Stone's DEAR MARTIN. A US NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FINALIST "This is nothing short of a tremendous feat and will certainly solidify Ribay as a singular voice in the world of literature for years to come." - Jason Reynolds, author LONG WAY DOWN "This powerful and courageous story offers readers a refreshingly emotional depiction of a young man of color with an earnest desire for the truth." - Kirkus starred review "[A] much needed window [and a] deep, nuanced, painfully real family drama." - ALA Booklist starred review
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This book was a unique read for me as I've never read a book from the perspective of a Filipino American. I enjoyed the voice and was instantly pulled in. I also liked the fact this character was also unfamiliar with the culture and current and past events of the Philippines because I learned so much right along with him. For instance, I wasn't aware of the drug situation and slaughter of so many people.
What I didn't like about this book is the hint of romance/cheating aspect which I felt detracted from the story and was not needed. I also had hoped for a deeper look into the drug situation--more emotions, more exploration of what is the truth for the family. For example, why did his dad not tell him the truth when they are so removed from the homeland? Why did the parents agree to cut cultural ties to the Philippines? This novel felt more like upper middle grade because of this issue. However, these dislikes are not enough for me to not recommend this book--I think many readers should get this in their hands and see a part of their world through new eyes.
