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emmaburr05's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
thinker04's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.75
The thing to keep in mind about reviews is that they are based on the state of the reader’s emotions and experiences…. With that said, it is a good story. A bit difficult to follow at first with the connection between the two main characters not coming until much later in the story. Overall, I would say it is a story about finding yourself and loving yourself before you can love anyone else.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent and Child death
There’s not a lot of time spent on the inappropriate Adult/child relationship.roeckitcody's review against another edition
5.0
I would like to submit this for consideration for the national book award please - I'm in utter awe of this stunning wonder of a book. Truly spectacular, and I love it so much.
jadecrich's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
4.0
ridalikesreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
mobymaize's review against another edition
I should have paid attention to the tag of emotional.
sofcs24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
sophiafroehlich's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is an exploration of the lives of two queer women as they try and find meaning in the experiences that formed them. I liked the two main characters and was invested in watching them overcome their pasts. It was easy to feel compassion for them. All the characters around them felt fleshed out, and for the most part acted like people who were just trying their best.
Symbolism was used really well - it felt recognizable but not overworked.
If you’re looking for a nuanced queer litfic with an underlying sense of optimism, I highly recommend Yerba Buena.
The relationship between the two of them felt organic, and I appreciated that they evolved as their own complete individuals without becoming codependent.
Symbolism was used really well - it felt recognizable but not overworked.
If you’re looking for a nuanced queer litfic with an underlying sense of optimism, I highly recommend Yerba Buena.
westhebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
It’s safe to say that Nina Lacour is one of my favorite authors. I've loved every book of her’s that I’ve read and this one is not exception. The writing was amazing the characters the atmosphere everything about it was just *chef's kiss* the places the characters went were so well described i felt like i was there with them and the characters were so well developed and complex I can’t really say much without giving things away so I’ll end this by saying go read this book because it’s amazing