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biblioberry's review
4.0
kfjdhsgkhdjkgh this was...exactly as good as you'd expect a book about a latinx queer found family witha fixation on food and friendships and all things life is worth living for to be. except better. also jess and nora are me oops
kelleemoye's review
4.0
Another student recommended title (thanks, Leticia!) which I was so happy was shared with me. This YA novel is about 4 friends who are all trying to keep the friendship alive while also figuring out their futures as they finish up junior year so they give each other New Year’s Resolutions to help each other find their passions and also grow closer to each other. A fun and insightful read with great inclusive representation.
mckinlay's review
4.0
Maybe 4.5 but i'm rounding down cause i'm mad. May round up when i'm less mad. RTC.
scriptrix's review
Just not connecting to any of the characters. The story is driven by them rather than any strong plot, so I found myself struggling to continue.
Possibly just wasn't in the right mood for teen contemporary fiction 🤷♀️
Possibly just wasn't in the right mood for teen contemporary fiction 🤷♀️
eedr's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
felix07's review
4.0
OK WAS I THE ONLY ONE WHO NEEDED A RYAN/BLAKE CLOSURE KISS PLEASE-
All of that aside, great book. Can relate to the whole Ryan art-block thing
All of that aside, great book. Can relate to the whole Ryan art-block thing
charmaineac's review
3.0
This book almost made me cry. I definitely liked some storylines more than others (Lee and Nora, but not Jess and Ryan).
The incorporation of other languages is always a bit tough. People don't really repeat themselves in multiple languages in real life, but I see why it's necessary for English readers to understand what is happening. Then again, at times, this book DIDN'T explain what certain Spanish/Chinese phrases meant, and I felt like I was missing out on information that would enhance the story.
The incorporation of other languages is always a bit tough. People don't really repeat themselves in multiple languages in real life, but I see why it's necessary for English readers to understand what is happening. Then again, at times, this book DIDN'T explain what certain Spanish/Chinese phrases meant, and I felt like I was missing out on information that would enhance the story.
luckybydesign's review
4.0
Sometimes your friends know you better than you know yourself. This sweet little concept, where four best friends choose each other’s New Years resolutions becomes something more than that in Mia Garcia’s capable hands. The best part of this book is hands down the characters. Each of the four main characters is unique and never cliched, and even secondary characters are nuanced and complex. This is also an important contribution to Own Voices YA. Each character’s Latinx culture played an important role in their identity, adding to the complexity of the characters. I found myself rooting for all the characters and was happy and satisfied by the way things ended for each of them.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Katherine Tegen Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Katherine Tegen Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.