I also enjoyed that the many setting of this novel was set in Taiwan.
There were moments where you could tell that the flash backs were helping to paint the picture of how her mother committed suicide. I enjoyed being able to read about memories that came to Leigh’s mind at very intentional times throughout the novel. One of the first things that I really liked about this book was the many flashbacks of the past. This is the story of Leigh trying to remember the red bird. This story is the tale of a teenager who is trying to find themself in the memories she either never remembered or was never there for. Leigh is left with a father who doesn’t seem to know her at all, the mystery of who her maternal grandparents are, and the grief surrounding a death she did not see coming. I am usually not the fan of YA books especially if there is little to no romance (I just LOVE a good romance!), but this book changed my perspective.Įssentially, this book revolves around the protagonist Leigh whose mother has recently committed suicide. Although this month is Black History Month, and I feel quite regretful of not reading a novel written by an African American writer, I feel happy with one of my selections from this month.
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