I was always intrigued by the events of 13 May. Anyone who has learned history in high school are very well aware of what happened then. A part of me has always wondered how one would go through when it all happened and this book has helped me try to imagine what it was like. Not only that, this book is so important and it has struck so much for me as a Malaysian that so far, nothing could be compared to how special this book will be etched in my heart. It is so rare to read an English YA book with so much of our lives' representation that it really felt like I was there with Melati.This book has it all—pain, heartbreak, guilt, violence between two races, sympathy, kindness and so much more. It's also very important when Melati did that speech at the spur of the moment that we shouldn't be divided because we are united as one nation. We are all the same and we are proud to be Malaysians.I didn't think I could be more excited when I find Malay words in the book. My heart always skipped a beat harder when I stumble upon familiar names that are actually living around me, they are people I know in real life, familiar places that I've been going to and hearing about all my life and also the unfamiliarity of what it was like living in the 60's. It is all just painstakingly beautiful and I would no doubt read this book again.People like Auntie Bee and Vince are so kind and important to keep around that Melati really is lucky to have met them. They don't care about races and aren't prejudiced towards the others whether someone is Malay, Chinese or Indian. Everyone is the same and should be treated just the same way.I don't think that I can say much about the OCD, anxiety and mental illness that Melati experienced throughout the story since my knowledge of that are still little but it's enough to encourage me to find out more and to create awareness of how important it really is. I can see why they might thought it was the Djinn that are haunting her because here it is a normal thing to hear about.I finally understand the reason behind the title of this book and it makes it even more special. I won't say much about it but It really does make everything about it even more sense and just so special.I have been so hyped about this book and it has been one of my most anticipated reads ever since I heard about it and the book totally has not disappointed me. I was expecting so much from the author and she has successfully delivered it with succession. I would totally recommend everyone to read this book to understand our country a bit better, our cultures and especially to my fellow Malaysians who read this book and feel like home.