Jen Wang does such a great job with realistic characters and interactions. Christine is suffering from feeling like she isn't "good enough" by not being the absolute best at everything as her strict parents constantly remind her. But when Moon and her mother move in to their detached mother-in-law suite Moon and Christine start to become friends. Moon is many things Christine is not, and Christine begins to rely on Moon to help her out of shell, as well as soften her strict parents to things like painting nails. However, Christine has to learn to deal with her jealousy of Moon having other friends, and also being supportive when bad things happen.

Such a heartfelt story of friendship as tweens. The ending is a bit unexpected, but that is how things happen in real-life so it's no surprise. Great for representation of Asian Americans and Jen Wang uses her own experiences as a child in this graphic novel.

This graphic novel was hilarious and well-drawn, definitely worth the money and the hype, and I hope will be successful!

I really liked the book ! The main character was liakable and I loved the plot ,I wish it was longer tho ,to enjoy it a little bit more

I love Jen Wang! Her art is so pleasing to me, and this was such an interesting and well told story, Her sense of pacing and fun details really support and already solid story.

This was a very sweet, beautifully drawn story about friendship. I thought it explored the tangled issues of admiration and jealousy in young friendship very accurately.

Jen Wang has written a lovely, insightful graphic novel about friendship and identity. Christine, a traditional Chinese American girl, lives in a suburb with her conservative parents. When a struggling Chinese American single mother and her daughter, Moon, move into the extra unit of the family home, Christine's views of what it means to be "Asian" are tested. Despite their differences, the two become fast friends, and work through jealousy, resentments, social expectations, and unexpected news that is devastating for Moon.

The gorgeous illustrations bring these two characters to life. I am late to posing this review, but did buy a copy of the book for my classroom, where it has quickly become a popular book among readers.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC.

I loved this graphic novel! How wonderful to have this representation in a book! Nerdy girls, under achieving girls, weird girls, loving friendships, hidden illnesses, artistic girls…

A heart warming story about friendship! So glad I got an arc of this book, I have actually purchased it since and it is definitely a comfort read.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

I absolutely adored this graphic novel! I had read Jen Wang's previous graphic novel, The Prince and the Dressmaker, and it was one of my favorite reads of the year. I think it goes without saying that they have done it again with this fabulous middle grade novel about friendship, family, and culture.

I loved this book and nominated it for the Best Books for Kids list of 2019. I loved the unique take on the 'unlikely friends' story and Jen Wang continues to impress with this heartfelt graphic novel for middle grades.

Jen Wang's evocative style takes a stunning turn into the realm of middle grade realistic fiction. This graphic novel show that there are a lot of ways to be Asian-American, and the way that people seem isn't always the way they are. A lot of excellent lessons about growing up, friendship, culture, and dealing with scary things are packed into a story so smooth, the reader absorbs the lessons without pause. Recommend for all libraries serving middle schoolers.

I loved this graphic novel. It is a great diverse book for my middle-grade population. It was a great storyline that many students can connect and relate to. The graphics were beautiful. I feel like this book will be an easy sell for students and appeal.

Moon is different than other kids in the neighborhood. She is a vegetarian, Buddhist, into KPop, and has problems controlling her temper. This fictional story is based off of the experience the author had when they had a brain tumor.

Jen Wang wrote one of my favorite graphic novels, The Prince and the Dressmaker. This story is also adorable. The story is really sweet and the artwork is excellent. I can't wait to get a copy for my classroom.

Creative team:
Story and art by Jen Wang
Colors by Lark Pien
Published by First Second

Moon has recently moved in next door to Christine and the two become fast friends. Moon is a child who has visions of celestial creatures far away, and longs to be with them among the stars. Christine didn't realize though how different Moon's life was and this leads to Jealousy and puts a strain on their friendship.

If you enjoy graphic novels, then this is a must-read! This novel is about two young Chinese-American girls who live near each other and find a special friendship. The girls encounter some tough news and see if their friendship can help them through the tough times together. This novel may tear out your heart and then put it back together again. I particularly enjoyed the uniqueness of the girls characters and how pure their friendship is. Students and adults alike will be reaching for this book and recommending to their friends! Shout out to NetGalley for the ARC!

Christine is initially apprehensive when Moon Lin moves into her Chinese American neighborhood. Moon is a Buddhist vegetarian who struggles in academics and does not speak Chinese. Because she is not like the other Chinese American children, she is viewed as being not Chinese enough. However, Christine takes their differences in stride and becomes best friends with Moon. Moon tells Christine her biggest secret: she has visions of celestial beings who tell her that she belongs with them because she too is a celestial being. When a tragedy strikes that makes Moon rethink the celestial beings, Christine struggles to be the friend Moon needs.

In the afterword, Wang explains that the story is based on real events. She was a lot like Moon as a child and felt lonely in her otherness. I also enjoyed the art style. It was just as beautiful and expressive as Wang's last graphic novel The Prince and the Dressmaker. Overall, I am giving this book 4 stars. I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley.

Very cute story. A little on the young side, I'd say this would be good for ages 10-13, but a solid story with cute art.

This is a fantastic book. I love the representation and the fact that this story was based off of something similar that happened to the author. This book has a lot of universal themes that everyone can relate to: making friends, fitting in, and being embarrassed.
If you have read The Prince and the Dressmaker by the same author then you know what you're in for. I really loved this book and I highly recommend it, especially if you a fan of this author already.

Thanks NetGalley for this adorable ARC, in exchange for an honest review. Jen Wang is simply fantastic, I have enjoyed her work before (The prince and the dressmaker, In Real Life, etc) and every time I grow in admiration of her and work. I really enjoyed this story, the artwork makes tough subjects easier to digest (i.e. behavior issues linked to medical issues, the pressure for perfection, forced living situations, and the changes kids go through in dealing with them). Of course the development between characters is phenomenal, but that's no surprise, because Wang is phenomenal. Overall, I'm really excited to share this with our Juvenile readers, I wish we are to get a copy for our library, but there are already several copies in our region. I moved to slow on this one.

This was so good! Telling the story of Christine and Moon, two Asian-Americans growing up in a predominantly Asian neighborhood, but the two girls couldn't be more different. Full of the innocence and strife of childhood friendships, I think anyone can relate to the feelings of inadequacy and trying to fit in. And then in the end, it'll hit you right in the feels!