"I laughed and I cried and I felt like I was inside of Nika's family. Mae Coyiuto has given us a moving--and hilarious--novel about grief and love."--Nina LaCour, Michael L. Printz Award winning author of We Are Okay and Watch Over Me

"Nika's palpable grief will particularly resonate with readers who have experienced loss; her personal growth is satisfying as she takes steps towards healing and embracing change. The strong, banter-filled voice and hearty dose of humor balance the emotional weight of the novel. . . A tender yet funny story about family, grief, and saying goodbye."--Kirkus

"Far from somber, this book is fun, cute, and heartfelt. Nika is a great protagonist--an acerbic troublemaker who nonetheless has a deep well of emotion behind her actions. The busy supporting cast effectively captures the complex familial ties Filipino families often have, and the book even showcases the unique culture of Chinese Filipinos. An uplifting book that will have readers smiling despite their tears."--Booklist

"Clear and touching text renders the family's unabashed vulnerability while references to pinoy culture and superstition, as well as Filipino banter in Tagalog and Hokkein, suffuse a novel that gracefully explores the nonlinear progression of grief and moving on."--Publishers Weekly

"With a mix of seriousness and humor, Coyiuto's story is ultimately a heartwarming one of building and rebuilding connections."--The Horn Book