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I thought that this was a very good book, especially for a first novel. (3.5 stars) I appreciated the author's inclusive nature, bringing the reader into the world of Trinidad's young culture and illegal immigrants working as nannies. The unique way that the main character, Grace, views her world is so applicable to what we've all been through growing up: trying not to appear naive and green, but being so very much so. Just the fact that she has to lie about her age, feels like the young striving to be older i.e. more experienced and finally hoping to be taken seriously. I like the fact that she has no choice but to "come of age" through a whirlwind of activity that would create a perfect scenario for being thrust into adulthood. Even though many of us have not experienced what the main character has been through, we can all relate by the earnest intentions and the direction that growing up takes us in.