Elizabeth Acevedo has proven to be a master of words in prose, having really won my heart with her debut novel 'The Poet X'. My first impression of 'Clap when you land' does nothing to mar such established talent.
The story of two sisters being raised in very different backgrounds (Sosúa en New York) unaware of each other's existence and united through grief promises a story of love, acceptance and unity. Grief, the thing with feathers, is not often addressed in YA fiction, often used as a motivator for the characters to find their paths. But facing grief, feeling it, understanding it is often neglected. Who better to convey the emotions through words in prose and the power of sisterhood than Elizabeth Acevedo?
With 5 simple words 'Mami cries. The sun is shining', she already perfectly portrays the guillotine moment when one's despair is but a drop in a calm ocean as time continues its course, unaware. I cannot wait for more.
The story of two sisters being raised in very different backgrounds (Sosúa en New York) unaware of each other's existence and united through grief promises a story of love, acceptance and unity. Grief, the thing with feathers, is not often addressed in YA fiction, often used as a motivator for the characters to find their paths. But facing grief, feeling it, understanding it is often neglected. Who better to convey the emotions through words in prose and the power of sisterhood than Elizabeth Acevedo?
With 5 simple words 'Mami cries. The sun is shining', she already perfectly portrays the guillotine moment when one's despair is but a drop in a calm ocean as time continues its course, unaware. I cannot wait for more.