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Patel, Sonia
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Jaya is a transgender boy from a wealthy Gujarati family in Hawaii. Devoted to protecting her siblings, beautiful Rasa is a victim of sex-trafficking. Each protagonist's childhood has been riddled with different kinds of pain and abuse, but their love provides each teen with hope and maybe even a path forward. The romance is ultimately underdeveloped, but Patel's novel tackles difficult issues without flinching.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
(3)
YA
Gujarati Indian teen Rani likes hip-hop music and writes her own rhymes. A victim of incest and sexual abuse, she finds solace in the music scene of 1991 Moloka'i, Hawaii. Patel, a psychiatrist, offers a memorable protagonist and a deft lesson in unlearning unhealthy notions of love. An author's note discusses the effects of sexual abuse on mental health. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Lauren Causey
2 reviews
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