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amberwaves's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
readingtoprocrastinate's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
this_momma_is_booked's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another hit for Angelina M. Lopez and this series! I love the heart in this book, how much these characters love not just each other but their family/friends and their culture. I appreciate the desire to keep their cultural history alive at a time when the country is trying to erase that.
Plus, they're hot.
Plus, they're hot.
madhav_makes's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Full Moon Over Freedom was a lovely dip back into a universe I already thoroughly enjoyed with Miracle on Milagro Street. I loved seeing Gillian get fleshed out more as a character, and her and Nicky’s chemistry and connection was steamy and satisfying. There’s something magical about two people meeting again later in life and re-connecting, and I couldn’t help but root for Gillian and Nicky right from the get go. Besides that literary magic, there was a good bit of magic happening otherwise as well! The book dealt with a good bit of trauma for its characters (trigger warnings for addiction and emotional abuse), but seeing their healing and growth was emotional and heart-warming. No one is “fixed” by the end- which was refreshing in its own right and highlighted how much of grief and healing is a continuous process. I also loved the seemingly effortless way that Angelina M. Lopez wove in and explained Mexican-American culture, history, and lived experiences with racism in America. This is the kind of book that tells a story that’s not told often enough, and it leaves a lot for the reader to feel and think about.
Moderate: Addiction and Emotional abuse
britt_55's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kimiichanga's review against another edition
2.0
another book that made me so mad ahahahah really just a preference thing
alex didnt pass the vibe check, every time she was on page i get angry
also the whole situation was weird u kno and not that interesting
elemomi's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
allen_amy's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
illyrianvalkyrie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0