Yeh has created a truly unforgettable read that touches on subjects that everyone, no matter how old they are, go through. There were many times I could not control my laughter while reading this story of an incredible seventh grader, but there were also times that made me want to cry from the emotional scenes that tugged at my heartstrings.

Bea will take you on a journey that is full of love, friendship, heartbreak, and the unknown while trying to find her true self by pouring her thoughts into Haiku poems. This begins when she starts passing notes and sometimes her poetry anonymously with a classmate through invisible ink. I feel this book explores what it is like to be at an age where so much is going on around you, and you aren't sure what to do about any of it, let alone not knowing yourself well enough to stay grounded. THE WAY TO BEA explores what it is like to talk to new people and eventually make new friends; something that even adults struggle with from time to time! I found this to be a good read for both middle graders and adults.