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mlottermoser's review
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Coming of age, found family, recovering after abuse, light romance, David Bowie references, Spanish/Tagalog dialogue, and the science of bread making.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Grief and Panic attacks/disorders
Family escapes an abusive father. Working through trauma. Felt like it showed how it affects people without glorifying it or justifying his actions.klra's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Alba's dad is physically abusive towards her mom, and her mom sends her to Barcelona, her home town, for an undetermined amount of time. For a while Alba struggles, but eventually she learns to take care of herself, and take care of the people around her. It's a beautiful story, and when mom comes to Barcelona for some healing of her own, Alba and her begin to fix their relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Physical abuse
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