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amris's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Classism, Racism, Racial slurs, Ableism, Murder, Medical content, and Hate crime
Moderate: Sexual content
amandaquotidianbooks's review
challenging
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? It's complicated
3.5
An excellent snapshot into the lives of Latinx immigrants to the US. My favorite plot was Major’s as he navigates his difficult father and becomes friends with Maribel, whose recent accident prompted her family to immigrate to enroll her in an American school. I loved seeing their relationship grow. Alma and Arturo’s dedication to making Maribel’s life easier was eternal and inspiring. Henriquez brings to life the little joys and everyday anxieties of moving to a country that doesn’t want you there.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Death, and Racism
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