Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Epistolary (Letters & Diaries)
3.5
(110)
Maika Moulite
Maritza Moulite
“I couldn’t put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!” —New York Times bestselling author Jasmine GuilloryCo-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi!Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life…But the stories were always passed down from her dad—and her mom, when she wasn’t too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine’s life goes a bit sideways, it’s time to finally visit Haiti herself.What she learns about Haiti’s proud history as the world’s first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine’s mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided.It’s a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt’s nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern.But if anyone can do it all…it’s Alaine.“Delightful.” —Essence magazine"Stunning.” —Booklist (starred review)Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite:One of the Good Ones
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Author
Maika Moulite
Pages
432
Publisher
Harlequin
Published Date
2019-09-03
ISBN
148805133X 9781488051333
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"3.5*"
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Siya K.
"I really liked the idea of this book, but the execution was lacking for me.<br/><br/>First off, things I liked. It was interesting to see a YA where the main character has divorced parents who still have a decent relationship. Both parents were supportive in their own way and had interesting stories. I liked the idea of Alaine going to Haiti to understand her history, and the way the country and culture were described was great.<br/><br/>Things I didn't like: Alaine is supposed to be 17 but she's very immature and babyish so it makes her relationship with a "college boy" seem skeevier than it is. The idea of her including the flirty slack messages in her final project is absurd. The embezzlement plotline felt unnecessary and the culprit is the one person who acts suspiciously. The adults all have interesting stories that are barely delved into. Rosaline in particular is more plot device than person. The tone in general is a wild pendulum between silly teen antics and very serious subject matter (not just the mom’s Alzheimers but another character dies out of nowhere and this is handled in an absolutely bizarre manner). The whole family curse plotline felt kind of pointless (especially having so recently read When You Trap a Tiger which did this better) and I would have liked to see more of Alaine’s work with the Patron Pal app and kids instead."
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"Flew through the book! Such an awesome read. "
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Jahlieca Marcelini
"Suspenseful! I enjoyed the book was not predictable but still had a great ending . "
Autumn Littlebrant
"Beautifully written book! I loved it!"
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