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maimona's review against another edition
5.0
I had a different experience when I listened to the audiobook from when I was reading the ebook.
I liked both but with the audiobook, I felt the words. I cried a lot I felt everything on a deeper level.
I was going to just read the ebook, but glad I switched and listened to it. it was done perfectly and executed proficiently and precisely as it should.
Just like a magician, the author turned a plot that we could hear about anywhere, into a brilliant story to remember and cry over it and carry it with us as we carry on in our days.
.....
Loss. sisterhood. betrayal
This was a full story that exists bc of a man who has a double life
Finding\ discovering a sisterhood that was brought to life bc of that man's actions
A very delicate emotion, who is at fault, what is next if the who is dead.
How to deal with loss and betrayal at the same time. how to come to an understanding with the other person who stands on the other side of the story.
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SPOILER ALERT:
I loved how the 2 daughters came to terms with their new sister's existence. how they come together to connect and know each other
It heart wrecking and heartwarming at the same time
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a plot of kindness and understanding
Strangers that become family
Found family at the core of it.
"She turns to me with an eyebrow raised.
I imagine it’s kind of giving thanks.
Of all the ways it could end
it ends not with us in the sky or the water,
but together
on solid earth
safely grounded."
I liked both but with the audiobook, I felt the words. I cried a lot I felt everything on a deeper level.
I was going to just read the ebook, but glad I switched and listened to it. it was done perfectly and executed proficiently and precisely as it should.
Just like a magician, the author turned a plot that we could hear about anywhere, into a brilliant story to remember and cry over it and carry it with us as we carry on in our days.
.....
Loss. sisterhood. betrayal
This was a full story that exists bc of a man who has a double life
Finding\ discovering a sisterhood that was brought to life bc of that man's actions
A very delicate emotion, who is at fault, what is next if the who is dead.
How to deal with loss and betrayal at the same time. how to come to an understanding with the other person who stands on the other side of the story.
---
SPOILER ALERT:
I loved how the 2 daughters came to terms with their new sister's existence. how they come together to connect and know each other
It heart wrecking and heartwarming at the same time
---
a plot of kindness and understanding
Strangers that become family
Found family at the core of it.
"She turns to me with an eyebrow raised.
I imagine it’s kind of giving thanks.
Of all the ways it could end
it ends not with us in the sky or the water,
but together
on solid earth
safely grounded."
issianne's review against another edition
5.0
Elizabeth Acevedo is such a thoughtful author. She wades you into her information, creating a gradual personality for each character. The tragedy discussed in this book rattled me and broke my heart. Acevedo handled it with an expert hand and asked the question “What if we don’t truly know the person we lost?” The verse writing style kept me engaged and reflected the broken up thoughts of those who have lost. Loved this.
aelzz93's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mxunsmiley's review against another edition
3.0
Not really my favorite of hers. I think it was too rushed, too much happened in such a short span of time. Some of it also happened too conveniently for my taste. Then I felt like a lot of her language was too cliché. I think that a big problem was the split narrative. Camino irked me at times as well, though I know her feelings were understandably messy; it didn't make sense to me how she'd refer to Yahaira as "gringuita" when she really wouldn't be seen that way because of her features and I know she'd be aware of that. Acevedo still did manage to make the two have their distinctive voices though, and I did love Camino's character in spite of my criticism. She was very genuine and unapologetic. The parallels between Camino and Yahaira were also noted. The book just didn't vibe with me as much as her other novels--I really think it was the length and the pacing that failed me.
kyahs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Death of parent, Rape, and Infidelity
bluebelle_reads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️ Review
I have never read any of Elizabeth Acevedo’s works before this one. It’s written in verse. I’ve never read a book in this style before. I quite liked it. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Elizabeth herself, and it just made me feel very calm while I was hearing the story be told. *There are some important, but triggering topics brought up, such as death of a parent, sexual assault, and I’m sure a few others.* However it does not press upon these subjects too harshly. The story is about the loss of a parent, however it’s more so about the lessons learned from the loss. Of family. I will admit, this book had me crying one or two times throughout. I liked the characters I was supposed to like, and hated the ones I was supposed to hate.. just overall it was a very good story, told beautifully.
I have never read any of Elizabeth Acevedo’s works before this one. It’s written in verse. I’ve never read a book in this style before. I quite liked it. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Elizabeth herself, and it just made me feel very calm while I was hearing the story be told. *There are some important, but triggering topics brought up, such as death of a parent, sexual assault, and I’m sure a few others.* However it does not press upon these subjects too harshly. The story is about the loss of a parent, however it’s more so about the lessons learned from the loss. Of family. I will admit, this book had me crying one or two times throughout. I liked the characters I was supposed to like, and hated the ones I was supposed to hate.. just overall it was a very good story, told beautifully.
dontjudgemebymybooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jenlyon630's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
habibaa20's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent