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stressed_daisyy's review against another edition
No. Just no. It wasn't particularly harmful or bad, but the writing was just so plain that it was a hassle to get through what could have been an interesting story. Do not waste your time with this one.
kimmie333's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
mkuptz's review against another edition
5.0
Good read. Easy to follow. Great story line, looking to get my hands on Illegal, the second book to this!
kbfrantom's review against another edition
4.0
This is a well-timed book that shows the dangerous side of living in countries like Mexico and how even for those who believe in the best for their country, often they are helpless to the criminals in charge. Sara is a young woman living in Juarez, Mexico. She loves her town and country but knows the city is full of criminals. She travels to work everyday with her friend Linda but going home they travel alone. Her friend Linda disappears and Sara is worried about her. As a journalist at a newspaper, Sara writes stories about Linda and the other young women who have disappeared. Sara begins receiving threats and she has to make difficult decisions about helping the missing woman and potentially putting herself and her family in danger. A side story is about her younger brother Emiliano who is trying his best to lead a good life helping others along the way but he is put in a compromising position.
sweet_dee_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Four months ago
Sara Zapata’s best friend disappeared, abducted by the criminals who rule over Juàrez.
Four weeks ago
Her brother, Emiliano, fell in love with Perla Rubi, a girls whose family is as rich as her name.
Four hours ago
Sara received a death threat...and her first clue to her friend’s location.
Four minutes ago
Emiliano was offered a way into Perla Rubi’s world-of he betrays his own.
In the next four days, Sara and Emiliano will each face impossible choices, between life and justice, friends and family, truth and love. But when the criminals come for Sara, only one path remains for both the siblings: the way across the desert to the United States.
Award-winning author Francisco X. Stork delivers his most gripping novel yet in this tense and timely international thriller. (From the jacket cover)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this book took me by complete surprise! When I chose this for my book bingo, I figured I would somewhat enjoy it and move on quickly to the next book. THIS BOOK WAS FANTATSTIC!!!! This story was so well written and kept me wanting to read more! Even though this is a work of fiction, it still hits you in the feels with the reality of what happens everyday at our border with Mexico. So glad I read this book and I hope you’ll enjoy it too!
Sara Zapata’s best friend disappeared, abducted by the criminals who rule over Juàrez.
Four weeks ago
Her brother, Emiliano, fell in love with Perla Rubi, a girls whose family is as rich as her name.
Four hours ago
Sara received a death threat...and her first clue to her friend’s location.
Four minutes ago
Emiliano was offered a way into Perla Rubi’s world-of he betrays his own.
In the next four days, Sara and Emiliano will each face impossible choices, between life and justice, friends and family, truth and love. But when the criminals come for Sara, only one path remains for both the siblings: the way across the desert to the United States.
Award-winning author Francisco X. Stork delivers his most gripping novel yet in this tense and timely international thriller. (From the jacket cover)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this book took me by complete surprise! When I chose this for my book bingo, I figured I would somewhat enjoy it and move on quickly to the next book. THIS BOOK WAS FANTATSTIC!!!! This story was so well written and kept me wanting to read more! Even though this is a work of fiction, it still hits you in the feels with the reality of what happens everyday at our border with Mexico. So glad I read this book and I hope you’ll enjoy it too!
amandacusx's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting and suspenseful story for much of the books but some parts were a little slower for me. I felt it could have been shortened.
2kfischer's review against another edition
4.0
Overall a good story. I did not care for the female narrator as much. There were a couple loose ends that weren’t quite tied up enough at the end for me.
laleha's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this one did a great job with choosing between right and wrong and also with actions and consequences. It's got plenty of intrigue, mystery, and action. It would lend itself really well to film.
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This was a super interesting read. I liked the dual narrative voices and the way they were handled in the audiobook. A good and timely read.