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ka_ke's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Omg if it wasn’t for the anti-depressants I’d be a sobbing mess.
This book was incredible. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did.
Indivisible combined my favourite things, sociology, politics, activism, family, and love. I’m a social worker in Canada so watching the horrors south of our border during the cheeto’s reign was heart breaking. I’m glad I read Indivisible, it gives the migrant story an incredible platform.
This book was incredible. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did.
Indivisible combined my favourite things, sociology, politics, activism, family, and love. I’m a social worker in Canada so watching the horrors south of our border during the cheeto’s reign was heart breaking. I’m glad I read Indivisible, it gives the migrant story an incredible platform.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Bullying, Classism, Deportation, and Mental illness
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Abandonment, Outing, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts
reading_ray's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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? N/A
5.0
This is one of my favorite books of all time. It was such an amazing read and I knew before I was 100 pages in it would be one of the top 10 books I've ever read and that it will be on that list for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Minor: Racism
mezzano's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
When I learned that Indivisible by Daniel Aleman was about a family separated by deportation, I knew this story would be a heartbreaking one. I began reading this story for its timely content and representation. Far too often, the news covers immigration as if it was a faceless issue and not about the people who interact and enrich the community. This book offers the more human perspective of what it means when a family is separated by ICE. Despite this, the book is also about a teenage boy. Mateo is navigating college applications, extracurriculars, and relationships all while trying to care for his sister while both of his parents are locked at separate detention centers. Even with the help of from family friends, Mateo must endure an unfathomable situation and decide whether it is safe to disclose his immigration status with others.
Understandably, this book is full of heartache. Both Mateo and his sister are dealing with trauma associated from family separation. Mental illness and emotional duress is a common discussion throughout the book. Mateo refrains from discussing his situation at school out of the attempt to have a "normal" part to his life, which strains his academics and relationships. Every step of the way, you feel how caught Mateo feels. More than anything, you hope for the best possible outcome for Mateo and his family even when the situation seems increasingly more impossible. There are some incredibly difficult moments in this novel, and yet each character asks "What now?" and pushes forward. Although not everything ends perfectly, this story perfectly balances a harsh reality with a hopeful future.
Understandably, this book is full of heartache. Both Mateo and his sister are dealing with trauma associated from family separation. Mental illness and emotional duress is a common discussion throughout the book. Mateo refrains from discussing his situation at school out of the attempt to have a "normal" part to his life, which strains his academics and relationships. Every step of the way, you feel how caught Mateo feels. More than anything, you hope for the best possible outcome for Mateo and his family even when the situation seems increasingly more impossible. There are some incredibly difficult moments in this novel, and yet each character asks "What now?" and pushes forward. Although not everything ends perfectly, this story perfectly balances a harsh reality with a hopeful future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcoholism and Sexual content
melaniereadsbooks's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the alc of this book.
When ICE comes for Mateo's parents, his life is turned upside down. Instead of focusing on acting and high school and SATs, suddenly his focus has to turn to taking care of his younger sister and keep himself from falling apart.
This book was absolutely heartbreaking. I loved every minute of it but it hurt my heart so much! Honestly I really felt so much empathy for Mateo and his sister and all their family and friends. I also really loved the romance that ended up happening in this book! It was really sweet and natural and I also love the friends to lovers trope!
I definitely recommend this book!
Pub Date: May 4th, 2021
When ICE comes for Mateo's parents, his life is turned upside down. Instead of focusing on acting and high school and SATs, suddenly his focus has to turn to taking care of his younger sister and keep himself from falling apart.
This book was absolutely heartbreaking. I loved every minute of it but it hurt my heart so much! Honestly I really felt so much empathy for Mateo and his sister and all their family and friends. I also really loved the romance that ended up happening in this book! It was really sweet and natural and I also love the friends to lovers trope!
I definitely recommend this book!
Pub Date: May 4th, 2021
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Mental illness
deportation, prison
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