“A beautifully written and achingly realistic portrayal of the growing pains even the best friendships often must endure. Tai and Mila’s journey felt as real and messy and ultimately hopeful as all true friendships are.” - - Jo Knowles, award-winning author of See You At Harry's, Still A work In Progress and the forthcoming Where the Heart Is (2019)
“An honest coming-of-age tale with two different girls dealing with real issues, crushes, and finding themselves …Chase pulls no punches when it comes to emotional honesty… The dual-perspective narrative tackles serious subjects through an adolescent lens” - ALA Booklist
“Chase presents genuine characters whose interactions are authentic...So Done excellently embodies the experience of young, black girls and the stress and triumphs of striving to be an individual in a community that respects sticking together above all else.” - Shelf Awareness
“Themes of friendship, trust, loyalty, and family are examined with a sharp eye... Characterization is nuanced and skillfully layered...A pitch-perfect look at changing adolescent relationships and resilience.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“The protagonists tell their stories in memorable voices that ring true to their characters. ...both Mila and Tai are young women that readers will root for.” - The Horn Book
“Chase vividly conjures the triumphs, tensions, and worries percolating in the girls’ low-income neighborhood. Tai’s exuberance forms an effective foil to Mila’s internal turmoil, and the building anticipation about who will be chosen for the program and whether Mila will divulge her secret will keep readers turning pages.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
