Bitter Melon | 
pickGood but not great. An interesting look at a teen's relationship with her tiger mother and how she attempts to break free from her abusive upbringing. Some unnecessary tropes were involved, but it was still a good read.
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pickGood but not great. An interesting look at a teen's relationship with her tiger mother and how she attempts to break free from her abusive upbringing. Some unnecessary tropes were involved, but it was still a good read.
pickWhat a powerful book! Bitter Melon is about a young Chinese American girl growing up in a home that is traditionally strict but crossing the line into abuse. Francis has to work at finding her truth in this clash of cultures and norms in this bitter but hopeful coming of age tale.
