This is an anthology with a range of stories about the Jewish experience for young adults in the US. The stories range from fun to serious, with a variety of experiences from non-practicing families to very devout families.

On the whole, I enjoyed most of the stories and always like the peak into different cultures. There were a couple of stories that had undertones of Zionism, which didn’t sit right with me, especially in the current climate. But I do enjoy learning about different cultures and religions, in that learning there are always things that don’t necessarily resonate. And I don’t want my reactions to those two stories to take away from the rest of the stories in the book.

I loved that the editors chose to include such a wide range of experiences and types of stories. There are queer characters, characters with anxiety, and even one character who sees the dead. There are stories about acceptance and inclusion. Some stories were funny, others heartbreaking. All in all it’s a good mix.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher for review consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own.