Something in Between (Audiobook)

from feliciaflea

I had high hopes for this book because it deals with a very timely political issue in America. But the novel fell flat. The only positive side to the book was the incorporation of Filipino culture. I enjoyed hearing about Jasmine's family. But the protagonist herself was incredibly annoying and i...

from jjones360

Great if you want to be beat over the head with the author's immigration policy agenda.

from nbmars

This story about an undocumented Filipino family mirrors in some ways the experiences of the author herself, as she explains in a note at the end of the book. The book is about the ordeals of illegal immigrants, emphasizing that while all the press coverage in the U.S. tends to be mostly about La...

from ethel55

It was hard to watch Jasmine's hard work fall by the wayside when full ride scholarship opportunity from the government brings to light some things her parents had yet to share with her. I could feel her frustration, but also felt it got a bit long and repetitious. That may have been purposeful, ...

from Emily_Anne

Something In Between is such an important read. Melissa de la Cruz brings to light the struggles of undocumented families and informs her readers on the subject; likewise, she still tells a great love story. I can't recommend this enough! Our main character, Jasmine, has worked hard her whole lif...