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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
My arc had 252 pages
It wasn’t what I expected
It wasn’t what I expected
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
This was a quick read but the story didn’t really speak to me. 29-year-old Xiomara Sanchez is reeling from the death of her sister and has hopes of making it on Broadway while she waits tables at Ellen’s Stardust Diner and works a side job at a printer to make ends meet for her and her mother. I felt for Xiomara; she was dealing with grief and immense financial responsibilities for her and her mother. But while she’s scrappy, I also was annoyed by a lot of her behavior and choices — I thought she was really immature. I also enjoyed the aspiring Broadway performer premise, but I wanted to see even more of Broadway and musicals.
Thank you to Netgalley and OneWorld for this complimentary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and OneWorld for this complimentary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
emotional
reflective
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
I love/hate books that give you an emotional hangover. Love because the story is so good; hate because it leaves me gutted when it's over. That was this book.
Guerrero's writing was tight, and her characters wonderfully developed.
We dive into the life of Xiomara Sanchez, fresh off the death of her sister and floundering in her jobs, her relationships, and her dreams. But slowly and beautifully, we get to see her pick up the pieces and with the help of her friends, family, and foes she cobbles herself back together.
This story is going to stick with me for a while.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Guerrero's writing was tight, and her characters wonderfully developed.
We dive into the life of Xiomara Sanchez, fresh off the death of her sister and floundering in her jobs, her relationships, and her dreams. But slowly and beautifully, we get to see her pick up the pieces and with the help of her friends, family, and foes she cobbles herself back together.
This story is going to stick with me for a while.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.