This was quite different from what I've been reading recently, but I did like it! It's a coming-of-age story that's a pretty quick read with short chapters.

I enjoyed following Jasmine as she navigated the complexities of puberty and her home life, and although I couldn’t relate to her situation, I was able to sympathize with her and understand her actions and feelings. The writing was great, and I liked reading how reality meshed with fantasies through Jasmine’s perception of the world around her. The references to Chinese and Filipino mythology were also a nice addition.
However, I do think some of the dialogue felt a little strange(?) Personally, I thought it sometimes felt a little unrealistic to how teens speak.

Last notes that don’t rlly fit anywhere: I think this could also make an interesting film, with some cool visuals that show how Jasmine sees reality (e.g: moments where people seem to shapeshift in her eyes)
Overall, this was a great debut and I’m sure there will be many readers who will really love this book!