Reviews

Sabrina y Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine

ilariarebuli's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

basicmeb_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative 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

3.5

Such a strong start and a beautiful end but the middle stories were not as memorable 

ghazalg's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I found this really difficult to rate. Firstly, really interesting stories and an important collection of stories to diversify readers. However, I felt like some were better than others and that's why it's partially a lower rating. I would also note that I listened to this as an audiobook and it was hard for it to grip my attention for all the stories which also could have impacted my rating.

fantasynovel's review against another edition

4.0

!!!!! “Everyone, it seemed, was a witness” !!!!!!!

rarasreads's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

just_me_gi's review against another edition

4.5

Sugar babies was beautiful. That last scene, just wow. 
Julian plaza broke my heart. Remedies ❤️ 
Ghost sickness was amazing 

wengrz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

josclark's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Fajardo-Anstine's short story "Sugar Babies" is a masterpiece, and I really enjoyed the story "Sabrina & Corina" as well. I <3 dynamic female characters.

moth_dance's review against another edition

5.0

Lush. Loving. Loud. Liberating.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine is the spiritual successor to [a:Francesca Lia Block|9072|Francesca Lia Block|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1530045619p2/9072.jpg], creating worlds that are both intensely real and extremely magical. Reading this book gave me chills in the same vein as when I first read [b:Freshwater|35412372|Freshwater|Akwaeke Emezi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1500884500l/35412372._SY75_.jpg|56785192], [b:Her Body and Other Parties: Stories|36873977|Her Body and Other Parties Stories|Carmen Maria Machado|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|54116423], [b:White Oleander|32234|White Oleander|Janet Fitch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1501159524l/32234._SY75_.jpg|1223333], and every single FLB book.

The characters are authentic. The situations are raw. Fajardo-Anstine has a way with words that makes these stories feel timeless but also contemporary. Colors are feelings, and you can hear music in the distance. She amplifies and electrifies each emotion with precision.

Everything about this collection of stories makes me want to do better and write more.

rebeccazh's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars. It's an anthology, so the stories are of varying quality. Overall, I enjoyed this collection, with some stories that I connected with much more than others.