A sharp, heartfelt coming-of-age story with bite. This book captures all the struggles of growing up and Ada’s voice is funny, frustrated, and real. I loved watching her push back, speak up, and find her own way. The banned book club plot was grounded in current worrisome policies and is an important issue that we need to speak up about. A quietly powerful and deeply relatable children's book.

I really enjoyed reading Ada Holloway's Had Enough. As Ada Holloway navigates all of the typical teenage challenges (school stress, parental pressure, lack of knowledge on career path) it feels like you're literally reading your friend's diary entries.

What I find most unique in this story is how these normal, everyday adolescent problems are connected to larger concerns such as censorship and who has control over history. The entire banned biography plot is incredibly well-written. Who would have thought a senior thesis could evolve into such a powerful voice against the status quo?

Randi Smith also does a fantastic job of incorporating humor, frustration, and heartfelt emotion into Ada's journey, which made me both laugh at her misadventures, and cheer for her growth.

The friendships within the story are authentic and realistic as well. The friendship with her best friend and the chaos associated with her rebellious cousin add warmth and messiness to the story that accurately represent what it is to be a teenager.

My favorite aspect of the story was that it never felt like the author was lecturing me, rather it drew me into Ada's world, allowing me to reflect upon why certain stories are censored and why it is important to fight for the telling of those stories.

If you are either a teenager struggling with all of the challenges that come with being an adolescent or an educator searching for a meaningful story to share with students, I highly recommend this book!