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Fifteen Hundred Miles From The Sun by Jonny Garza Villa
8 reviews
colorcrystals's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
24carrotgay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
adrianas65's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Outing
Moderate: Hate crime, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
fran_samuels's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
selysrivera's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book has trigger warnings. Don’t get me wrong. But these are all serious realities that still exist in the ultra conservative Latinx world.
I was impressed with how the book covers nuances related to religion and language. It’s also sex positive, and portrays a healthy romantic relationship along issues of friendship and growing up.
I’m in love with Jules and Mat. I want to hang out with their friends. And I cannot tell you the amount of times my stomach growled at the different descriptions of food, whether it was Mexican or Vietnamese or American.
My heart swelled with affection and my eyes watered as I read the sweetest of scenes, the saddest of scenes. I gasped in shock when certain characters acted the way they did. And the only reason I ended the book unsatisfied wasn’t because the ending happened too quickly for me. I wasn’t ready to leave.
If you can handle the triggers, read this book. You won’t regret it.
Graphic: Homophobia and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Religious bigotry
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
danielghurst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The best aspects of the book are in the strong narrative voice and authentic relationships between the teen characters. The level of detail in describing life in the Houston area and within Jules's Latinx family and friend group show obvious care and authenticity. The Los Angeles scenes ring true, as well. The story contains many heartfelt moments that hit home and nails all the feelings of reaching the end of high school. Though it's a minor spoiler to say so, I appreciate this unflinching look at a negative coming out experience and what an abusive parental relationship looks like.
It's a strong debut, and I look forward to what Jonny Garza Villa does next!
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Outing
Minor: Biphobia, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
stephblair's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent