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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
I love that this book is just so, so, so inherently Latinx. I feel like almost every Latinx family has had a family member who has either cursed someone or had a cursed placed on them. The supernatural and storytelling go hand in hand in Latinx familes in a way that feels almost natural and Nina Moreno was able to capture this feeling perfectly.
I enjoyed how in this novel, multi generational trauma is really explored in depth through magical realism. It also explored what being a child of the diaspora feels like and the complicated feelings that come with the longing of a place that has never been your home, but feels painted in your veins. Rosa's relationship with the women in her family, her mother and her grandmother is messy and stems from the lack of proper communication so it was cool to see them all heal together at the end.
I enjoyed how in this novel, multi generational trauma is really explored in depth through magical realism. It also explored what being a child of the diaspora feels like and the complicated feelings that come with the longing of a place that has never been your home, but feels painted in your veins. Rosa's relationship with the women in her family, her mother and her grandmother is messy and stems from the lack of proper communication so it was cool to see them all heal together at the end.
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5/5!
Listened to the audiobook and I am in love.
This was a beautiful story. I adored the language used in the writing, so vibrant and made the characters just walk off the page.
I’m just so happy with how it turns out
Listened to the audiobook and I am in love.
This was a beautiful story. I adored the language used in the writing, so vibrant and made the characters just walk off the page.
I’m just so happy with how it turns out
First half of this book: aww a fun cute romcom
Second half of this book: welp now I'm crying
Second half of this book: welp now I'm crying
4.5/5
Love the diaspora rep!!!
Beautiful writing style and wonderful characters
Highly anticipating future releases by the author
Love the diaspora rep!!!
Beautiful writing style and wonderful characters
Highly anticipating future releases by the author
This was just... to good. I loved it. I cried a lot. It is one of the few books with latino characters that make me feel close to my language and my culture, to my experiences and my love for my heritage. I loved it. So much.
I went into this novel expecting a different done — something more akin to The Taming of the Shrew, such as [b:Vinegar Girl|27070127|Vinegar Girl|Anne Tyler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1471553735l/27070127._SY75_.jpg|46190740] by Anne Tyler (2016). Instead, Don't Date Rosa Santos is a quiet book populated by a delightful cast of characters. Port Coral reminds me of Cicely, Alaska, from Northern Exposure.
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2020/comments_12/dont_date_rosa_santos.html
33CC66 - family/couple, uhoria, offroad
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2020/comments_12/dont_date_rosa_santos.html
33CC66 - family/couple, uhoria, offroad
medium-paced