"Why did we ever believe home could only be one place? When existing in these bodies means holding many worlds within us. At last, we see."

What a gorgeous, gorgeous novel. Told in the choral voice of "brown girls brown girls brown girls" from Queens, this short book follows their lives from childhood to adulthood, including the myriad paths the girls take in between. The book is incredibly specific and widely applicable at the same time. These brown girls represent many distinct cultures (specific foods, traditions and languages are mentioned throughout), yet at the same time, the book so perfectly encapsulates the essence of American girlhood that is their (our) shared experience. As a white reader, I know this book was not written for me, yet I think anyone who has been a girl will find something that speaks to them, and I hope it speaks to brown girls most of all.

I know this is petty but that is NOT how Plan B works, and I just hope girls reading this don't think Plan B can help them after they get a positive pregnancy test. Again, I know this is minor, but sexual health is important! That's all.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free advance copy of this book.