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passionatereader78's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
What a beautifully told story! I planned to split this book up over a week, but I couldn't put it down! I enjoyed this historical fiction. It is an emotional read, but so well written. This is written with dual timelines. You are introduced to Marisol who's grandmother has died and has charged her with laying her to rest in Cuba. Marisol has never stepped foot in Cuba. Her family were exiled before she was born. When Marisol receives lost letters of her grandmother, she realizes there was more to the woman who took great care of her. We learn Elsa's story and the past of the Cuban revolution through her letters and reflections. We learn about present day Cuba through Marisol's eyes. Great historical fiction!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Violence, War, and Child death
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Deportation, Confinement, Grief, and Pregnancy
kaylamoran's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
I loved this so much more than I thought I would. It was beautifully written. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more of Chanel Cleeton's books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, War, Violence, Torture, Police brutality, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Death
ambersbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’d started this one over a year ago, then lost track of it in the chaos of my mood-fueled reading life. Picked it back up again last week and couldn’t put it down. It hit all the buttons for me with its tense, emotional storyline.
Note to self: quote on page 160
Note to self: quote on page 160
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Grief
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