"Kahakauwila crafts a love letter to Hawaiian culture, identity, and landscape and captures the uncertainty and confusion of navigating middle school, fashioning a heartfelt debut that emits positivity, optimism, and warm vibes." — Publishers Weekly
"A beautiful celebration of Hawai‘i, including family, community, history, and the land." — Kirkus Reviews
"Readers are reminded of the importance of family, history, and culture in the context of an entertaining tween narrative. A welcome addition to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) literature for young people." — Horn Book Magazine
"Kahakauwila’s superpower is to create a coming-of-age story full of compassion and insight.” — John David Anderson, author of Posted
“A moving tribute to the place we call home.” — Malia Maunakea, author of Lei and the Fire Goddess
“A truly engaging story.” — Marie Arnold, author of The Year I Flew Away and I Rise