"It is rare for a book of so few words to pack such an emotional wallop. A truly exceptional debut."

"Simple sentence structure and outstanding use of white space leave room for the complexity of emotions percolating beneath Lily’s protestations. The delicate Photoshop illustrations, which incorporate graphic-novel panels, brim with warmth, liveliness, and culturally specific detail, including speech bubbles filled with Mandarin Chinese—bewildering to Lily’s ear. Striking, too, is Lily’s progression through a series of wordless pages. Small shifts in wardrobe and demeanor convey the passage of time and Lily’s gradual acclimatization to her new environment. This accomplished picture book is all the more impressive given that its creators are current university students. Through spare text, thoughtful illustration, and masterful artistic design, this quiet and empathetic story captures an affecting journey of gradual healing and adjustment."