A review by betweentheshelves
With Love, Miss Americanah by Jane Igharo

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is such a lovely book! The narrator did a fantastic job as well. After moving to America from Nigeria, Enore has a set of rules that she thinks will help her to survive high school. Those rules are thrown out the window when she meets Davi and accidentally goes viral auditioning for the school musical. But these things set on her a path to realize what her true passion is.

In addition to finding herself, Enore is also struggling with grief over the fact her father passed away before they moved to America. There are so many emotions portrayed in this book that feel realistic and complex, especially as it relates to immigration and grief. 

It does follow the general plot of a teen movie, but the characters are truly what makes this one. If you like teen romance that deals with heavier issues, definitely pick this one up!
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