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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
It took me a bit to get into this, but after the 25% mark I couldn't stop reading because I had to get to the end of Xiomara's journey. There's plenty of darkness and sad moments in this book, but there's a raw vulnerability and realism that justifies these moments and makes the ending that much more satisfying. (Spoilers, I guess.)
I love the representation here for a Black Latina woman pursuing her dreams in the musical theater world. This also feels so viscerally New York; I have only visited a few times, but I'm sure long-time New York residents will feel immersed in Xiomara's descriptions of the city.
It took me a bit to get into this, but after the 25% mark I couldn't stop reading because I had to get to the end of Xiomara's journey. There's plenty of darkness and sad moments in this book, but there's a raw vulnerability and realism that justifies these moments and makes the ending that much more satisfying. (Spoilers, I guess.)
I love the representation here for a Black Latina woman pursuing her dreams in the musical theater world. This also feels so viscerally New York; I have only visited a few times, but I'm sure long-time New York residents will feel immersed in Xiomara's descriptions of the city.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence
Moderate: Death, Vomit
emotional
sad
tense
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
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
Thank you to Netgalley and One World Books for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review!
This book is such an emotional book! In My Train Leaves at Three, we follow Xiomara. She recently lost her sister, Nena, very suddenly and in this we watch as Xiomara starts to move forward with her life after such a tremendous loss. Her sister was always Xiomara's biggest fan and pushed her to pursue a career on Broadway, but in the time since Nena's passing, Xiomara has lost herself. Now that rent is due and the bills are piling up, Xiomara needs to get her life back on track.
This was such a journey of grief, self love and healing. Please do check the trigger warnings as this does deal with heavy topics. I loved watching Xiomara's journey through everything she was going through. I loved the romance in this book, it felt very healing. I was really rooting for Xiomara throughout this entire book. Her character was so real and raw. I cried for her, laughed with her and felt such joy for her. I also loved the latine culture representation.
I highly recommend this for anybody who loves emotional reads, complex characters, the reality of the ups and downs of life and how sometimes life looks different than what we thought it would look like.
This book is such an emotional book! In My Train Leaves at Three, we follow Xiomara. She recently lost her sister, Nena, very suddenly and in this we watch as Xiomara starts to move forward with her life after such a tremendous loss. Her sister was always Xiomara's biggest fan and pushed her to pursue a career on Broadway, but in the time since Nena's passing, Xiomara has lost herself. Now that rent is due and the bills are piling up, Xiomara needs to get her life back on track.
This was such a journey of grief, self love and healing. Please do check the trigger warnings as this does deal with heavy topics. I loved watching Xiomara's journey through everything she was going through. I loved the romance in this book, it felt very healing. I was really rooting for Xiomara throughout this entire book. Her character was so real and raw. I cried for her, laughed with her and felt such joy for her. I also loved the latine culture representation.
I highly recommend this for anybody who loves emotional reads, complex characters, the reality of the ups and downs of life and how sometimes life looks different than what we thought it would look like.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry
