White Ivy

I was really excited to see what Ivy got up to in this book. The promise of this edgy young Asian girl trying to live in America while appeasing her very conservatively Chinese parents sounded fantastic ...

I was a little disappointed. The whole book felt very monotone and just kind of plodded along. I could tell the author is highly gifted with her writing but this one just short of fell flat for me. Even the end I saw coming and it was like waiting for the build up that never came and it should have been earth shattering but it wasn't. I just kind of nodded and forgot about it to be honest.

The premise was sound and the writing was solid. Maybe it was just me but it was one dimensional and lacking originality a little. It won't put me off trying more from the author though.

I gave it three stars because it really might have just been the mood I was in while reading.

I must admit I started skimming about 1/3rd of the way in. I was impressed but discouraged by Ivy. I feel as though I got to know this character well, and Yang's writing feels honest and piercing.
Okay. I decided to go back to reading it, based on seeing an interview with Susie Yang. She's compelling.