The verse, which includes concrete poetry, moves across each page like a dance, using the space to stretch, “soaring” as Esme does. . . . A thoughtful look at body positivity and the mixed messages girls are forced to reckon with.
—Kirkus Reviews

This thoughtful portrayal of a preteen navigating postcatastrophe life by Springstubb offers a quietly suspenseful exploration of morality.
—Publishers Weekly

Readers who have grown out of the target audience of Lisa Fipps’ acclaimed Starfish (2021) will find a similar verse style here. . . . Although the subject matter could come off as heavy, Dechambeau’s novel is brightened by Esme’s evolving self-confidence.
—Booklist