I finished this book in two days (which is fast for me). There's lots to unpack here: being a woman of color in America, growing up in an immigrant family, figuring out who you are in places where you don't belong, etc. and all of the emotions and trauma that come with those struggles.

I see that the writer is from Queens and you can see that very clearly in the way she incorporates things like the 99 cent cans of iced tea and Queens Center Mall in this book. Having grown up with these things myself, it was great to be able to relate to the characters in this way (in addition to the other experiences mentioned). It definitely made me reminisce about my own childhood.

This book is a quick read, but there's a lot to process here especially if you're able to relate to any of the identities discussed. Overall, I highly recommend.