"Seamlessly explores bodily autonomy and familial expectations through a perceptive protagonist, sharp narration, and complex relationships. . . . Powerful and engrossing." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Intricate, nuanced, and empowering." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"An authentic portrait of a character who wants to be seen for who she is and not the limitations placed on her." — Booklist
"Readers will be pleased to see Verónica strike the right balance of being authentic to herself while valuing relationships as a two-way street." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Sylvester blends the compelling struggle of a young woman trying to find her voice with the effects of living with a serious medical condition" — Horn Book Magazine
"A poignant and powerful story... Real and beautifully relevant." — Laura Taylor Name, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
"Breathtaking and utterly original... A tribute to disabled bodies and a vital addition to YA literature." — Lillie Lainoff, author of One for All
"With its deep honest, hope, emotion, and tenderness, this is a coming-of-age story I will forever hold close to my heart." — Jonny Garza Villa, author of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun
"A gorgeous, heartfelt exploration of what it means to know and love the body that you have... A shimmering triumph of a book." — Amanda Leduc, author of The Centaur's Wife and Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space
