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Wood, Fiona
3 Reviews
(2)
YA
Vietnamese Australian teen Vân U'ó'c Phan (Wildlife) is an artist; her immigrant parents expect her to become a doctor. Her longtime crush, popular and privileged white guy Billy, also feels smothered by parental expectations. The exploration of Vân U'ó'c's mixed feelings toward her parents is emotionally compelling in this satisfying teen love story enhanced by a bit of magical realism involving a wish.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2016
(2)
YA
Great-aunt Adelaide died and left Dan's family a house; his dad announced he was bankrupt, gay, and leaving them. Stunned and angry, Dan still relates his story with humor: "Guys, please, one life-changing shock at a time." How all (including a new school, a bully, and the nice-but-unattainable girl-next-door) turns out swell is well earned by this decent, funny protagonist. Prequel to Wood's Wildlife.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2015
(2)
YA
In this Australian import, Sibylla is dreading her high school's nine-week-long outdoor education program. So is Lou, a transfer student who's mourning the death of her soulmate, Fred (from Six Impossible Things, in which Lou and Fred fell in love). The girls are drawn together when Sib's geeky friend Michael befriends Lou. The alternating narrators' honesty and humor will keep readers engrossed.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2014
3 reviews
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