[4] Kirkus Reviews referred to the book as a "young woman’s captivating, sometimes heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful story about coming into her own.

"[6] Booklist wrote, "This debut is a testament to the beauty of Black girls, their circumstances, bodies, and cultures.

A title to savor slowly, this is a captivating read, with even more depth imbued in the formatting and play with white space.

"[2] BookPage wrote, "Iloh movingly explores the concept of safety through Ada’s relationships with her parents, as well as in her evolving perspectives on money, potential careers and budding romantic crushes.

"[7] The book also received positive reviews from The New York Times[8] and School Library Journal.