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cinderthemoon25's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
mfh1979's review
3.0
Quick read. Nice journey story about families and colleges and boys.
Questions, which may have been resolved by a layer printing.
1. Piedmont college (s) are along the peolidmont and nowhere near san francisco..
2. Why would a person drive 3 hours from Iowa city to Des Moines to fly? There are closer places to fly from...
Questions, which may have been resolved by a layer printing.
1. Piedmont college (s) are along the peolidmont and nowhere near san francisco..
2. Why would a person drive 3 hours from Iowa city to Des Moines to fly? There are closer places to fly from...
larosareads's review
4.0
Sisters Lulu and Milagro couldn’t be any more different from one another. Lulu is a self-professed nerd who aspires to attend a prestigious summer environmental program. Milagro’s focus is on her boyfriend, Pablo, and the latest fashion and makeup trends. One thing these two sisters do have in common is their big sister, Clara. Clara has set the standard of expectations for the two younger Zavala sisters, being a high-achieving, model student and overall good human being.
Everything shifts in the lives of the Zavala sisters through one college tour trip that forces each sister to dig deep within themselves in order to grow individually and as a sibling unit.
This YA novel elicits quintessential heartwarming vibes. It’s a feel-good story that will make you smile, laugh, and root for each character. I particularly enjoyed the way the author weaves in Peruvian culture, and single parenting into this novel. There was a nice balance of lighthearted narrative and moments that create space for deeper thought.
Everything shifts in the lives of the Zavala sisters through one college tour trip that forces each sister to dig deep within themselves in order to grow individually and as a sibling unit.
This YA novel elicits quintessential heartwarming vibes. It’s a feel-good story that will make you smile, laugh, and root for each character. I particularly enjoyed the way the author weaves in Peruvian culture, and single parenting into this novel. There was a nice balance of lighthearted narrative and moments that create space for deeper thought.
annieice's review against another edition
4.0
i was actually pleasently surprised with this one, it went deeper in to the sisters than i thought and i liked the ending beign this beginning into being their true selves more and coming together. i could see my family in them (were many sisters too) , it was pretty interesting. I didnt like Milagro much at first but by the end she was my favorite
clarie1122's review
4.0
(this is more like 4.5 stars)
Oh, how I loved this book. I very much think that YA coming of age stories (like this and also Moon Fuentez) are something I missed out on reading as a teenager. But, I'm also grateful I get to read them now. Lulu and Milagro's relationship was very much a sibling dynamic - I say this specifically because sometimes you read books with siblings and it feels fake, but this book had none of that. They had their conflicting moments and you could see how the relationships with each of them and their mother trickled down to influence their lives. It was authentic and I loved how similar but also how different they are. They have their unique personalities and voices and it was evident in the dual-pov chapters. Seeing them go on campus tours kinda made me miss the magic I first felt when on campus. Anyway, I loved this book. I think if you liked How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe, you'll like this too.
Thank you to Netgalley and HCCFrenzy for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Oh, how I loved this book. I very much think that YA coming of age stories (like this and also Moon Fuentez) are something I missed out on reading as a teenager. But, I'm also grateful I get to read them now. Lulu and Milagro's relationship was very much a sibling dynamic - I say this specifically because sometimes you read books with siblings and it feels fake, but this book had none of that. They had their conflicting moments and you could see how the relationships with each of them and their mother trickled down to influence their lives. It was authentic and I loved how similar but also how different they are. They have their unique personalities and voices and it was evident in the dual-pov chapters. Seeing them go on campus tours kinda made me miss the magic I first felt when on campus. Anyway, I loved this book. I think if you liked How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe, you'll like this too.
Thank you to Netgalley and HCCFrenzy for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
chainofnovels's review
3.0
This was actually pretty okay, like not bad but not good either. I wasn't really attached to the characters though and the plot was alright but I got bored during some scenes. I don't have really much to say, so I'll put all my thoughts of the book in point form.
➼ I definitely loved the diversity !! And it was interesting to see each of the sisters' journey they went through.
➼ The sibling dynamic was well done and very realistic, I could definitely understand the feelings Lulu had.
➼ Lulu and Milagro had very distinct personalities and you can really see just how different the two are -- but also the ways they could actually be really similar in some ways.
➼ The side characters were also really underdeveloped and either bland or the stereotypical mean girls.
➼ The ending was definitely believable in my eyes and it was nicely wrapped up in a way that left the reader wondering what would happen next but at the same time allow for us to imagine how everything would turn out for the characters!
Overall, I think for anyone who generally enjoys reading contemporaries and teens who (especially ones with siblings) want to feel like they can relate to characters that you'd enjoy it!!
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Thank you Harper Collins Canada for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!!
➼ I definitely loved the diversity !! And it was interesting to see each of the sisters' journey they went through.
➼ The sibling dynamic was well done and very realistic, I could definitely understand the feelings Lulu had.
➼ Lulu and Milagro had very distinct personalities and you can really see just how different the two are -- but also the ways they could actually be really similar in some ways.
➼ The side characters were also really underdeveloped and either bland or the stereotypical mean girls.
➼ The ending was definitely believable in my eyes and it was nicely wrapped up in a way that left the reader wondering what would happen next but at the same time allow for us to imagine how everything would turn out for the characters!
Overall, I think for anyone who generally enjoys reading contemporaries and teens who (especially ones with siblings) want to feel like they can relate to characters that you'd enjoy it!!
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Thank you Harper Collins Canada for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!!
julia0490's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-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
4.0
sanmeow's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.0
i don't feel much about this book except that it was a cute read and the sibling dynamic was well written. i can see where the never have i ever (tv show) comparison comes from, and i really love never have i ever. but this kind of theme and plot is something i enjoy way more in tv shows. i feel like i would've liked this a lot more if i related to either lulu or milagro, since the story is literally told by them and is about their lives.
hola_im_lex's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.0