“fine dramatic storytelling”
— Booklist 11/15/2016 Starred Review 
“A powerful and riveting account of an American couple in love when that love was ruled illegal”
— Kirkus Review 11/14/16 Starred Review 
“well-researched novel-in-verse…excellent starter book…Civil Rights Movement…”
— Publishers Weekly 11/14/16
“Filled with small, quietly eloquent moments and honest emotion…this documentary novel brings the past to life.”
— School Library Journal 2/14/17