美式起司派

The way this novel weaves prejudice and identity into a small-town story feels so real, and I loved how the main character’s voice grows stronger with every chapter. It’s the kind of book that stays with you long after you finish the last page.

The way it handles the girl’s quiet moments of self-doubt against the town’s loud prejudice felt so real, and that Teen Vogue quote about identity is spot on. I finished it feeling like I’d lived in her head for a while, which is exactly what I want from a story like this.

I read it in two sittings because the immigration and identity themes hit so close to home. Mila's journey through her small town's prejudice feels painfully real, and watching her find her voice by the last chapter genuinely moved me.