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kelseyreadingstuff's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
adeleon's review
3.0
*Thanks to NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Follow Violeta and her friends as they find, befriend, and rescue a baby Chupacabra.
I loved the originality of this story, and the themes of family, friendships, and personal growth. The way the author portrays adults undermining kids abilities was so well done. And I LOVED all the Spanish that was seamlessly interwoven with English dialogue. Spanglish isn't seen often in books (at least not what I've read) and it was really well done.
I felt like some of the dialogue in the story was a bit out of place that would take me out of the adventure. Or that some scenes were glossed over and would've been nice to expand on. But overall it was a really sweet book, and I know kids will love it.
Follow Violeta and her friends as they find, befriend, and rescue a baby Chupacabra.
I loved the originality of this story, and the themes of family, friendships, and personal growth. The way the author portrays adults undermining kids abilities was so well done. And I LOVED all the Spanish that was seamlessly interwoven with English dialogue. Spanglish isn't seen often in books (at least not what I've read) and it was really well done.
I felt like some of the dialogue in the story was a bit out of place that would take me out of the adventure. Or that some scenes were glossed over and would've been nice to expand on. But overall it was a really sweet book, and I know kids will love it.
zbrarian's review
5.0
What an adorable MG graphic novel! Now I want a Chupie of my own! Great story about friendship, fighting your fear and doing what’s right and working together. Violeta has returned to Puerto Rico to help her Abeulita rebuild her restaurant and home. Once there she finds forever friends and an adventure she never expected. I loved the illustration so much. This will be a great addition to my library’s graphic novel collection!
z_brarian's review
5.0
What an adorable MG graphic novel! Now I want a Chupie of my own! Great story about friendship, fighting your fear and doing what’s right and working together. Violeta has returned to Puerto Rico to help her Abeulita rebuild her restaurant and home. Once there she finds forever friends and an adventure she never expected. I loved the illustration so much. This will be a great addition to my library’s graphic novel collection!
robinks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
A cute story with lots of little emotional moments. I like the messages that this book is sending to young people about culture, relationships, and family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Grief and Gun violence
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
5.0
A MG graphic novel that I want everyone to read immediately!
ctucker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
destdest's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Great message of 'knowing when to let others help you' with a wholesome set of characters in PR. I enjoyed the art style and how it wasn't afraid to get cartoony at times.
jessereadsthings's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Cute!