Good morning! Today I am sharing my review for Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll - which was a pleasant surprise!
I absolutely loved this novel! It was different than I expected, but it was a pleasant surprise.
I found the characters refreshing, and the challenges they faced were realistic. Each experienced growth in their own way throughout the story and overcame periods of racism, guilt, and hardship, resulting in a new positive sense of identity.
I was impressed with the variety of characters, and their different points of view shared insight on the emotions they have. They shared an inside perspective to different cultures, stereotypes, and how to handle racism and abuse. It was a bolder story than I expected, and it was executed very well.The atmosphere at the Unclaimed Baggage store is one of my favourite parts. It was fun, and exciting to see the unique items, and Red was a great boss. It was engaging to hear their ideas of the story behind each item or suitcase they found.
Overall, I really loved it and would recommend it to any contemporary fan.
Thank you Raincoast books for the review copy in exchange for my honest opinion!