“A solid addition about a young woman’s experiences with her body in the world and learning to feel comfortable with oneself.”
—School Library Journal

“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