“Crafted from vulnerable and introspective prose. An absorbing tale that illustrates that knowing one’s ancestry can be an avenue to self-discovery.” -- Kirkus Reviews “Things work well here: Alma’s realistic fury about being lied to her entire life; the tangled relationship with Faith’s now-divorced husband, Alma’s stepfather, who wanted to adopt Alma; and Alma’s relationship with Julia. The story moves quickly, and readers will eagerly read to the last page.” -- Booklist “A compelling portrait of family and all its flaws, and the freeing power of the truth.” -- Publishers Weekly “This is a touching story about the importance of understanding as well as having family, and readers will appreciate Alma’s hard-won new knowledge and peace.” -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Well-written, emotionally evocative. Strongly recommended for middle grade collections and for any reader who has tried to find truth in the complexities of the past.” -- School Library Journal