Aniana del Mar Jumps in is an excellent novel in verse that tackles many topics (chronic illness, immigrant families, trauma, competitive swimming, religious differences, and more) without any of them feeling tokenized or thrown in. They all felt very specific and true to Aniana and her life, family, and personality. One thing I especially appreciated is that the poems felt intentional rather than incidental. There were many different types of poems included and the format chosen often elevated the subject matter. Aniana was nuanced, complicated, and easy to root for. I did sometimes feel like she read a little younger than the stated age (8th grade) but that is a small fault in an otherwise delightful read. This a book that I feel has been largely overlooked this year that I would love for more people to read!