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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I really liked the diversity in this. I was initially incredibly invested. Then I put it down for two days and I had a super hard time getting back into the story. I think that although this is told in alternating view-point third person narration ... I think teens will be drawn to this style of self-discovery story.
emotional
funny
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:
N/A
6/10 3/5
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I really really wanted to like this book. It sounded so good and made me think that the resolutions were a bunch of dares and lead them on exciting adventures.
I’m sorry to tell you but they are not.
The resolutions given to each person are kind of meant to push them out of their comfort zone and pursuance them to do things they’ve been procrastinating (such as getting over an ex or relearning Spanish).
I still had lots of hope for the characters but I was honestly kind of disappointed in them too. I loved the representation in it (they are all latinx and vary in sexuality- so be ready for some Spanish and Spanglish). However, I feel like some of their stories fell a little flat.
I know that in every story there has to be that story arc, with the problem and ending solution of some kind, but to me the characters just had way too many big problems and didn’t try to solve them. Jess and Nora in particular had chapters mostly filled with worrying about their mental and family issues without doing anything to solve them.
All in all I wasn’t a big fan of this book and took almost a week to get myself to finish it (this is a very long time in my world lol).
Happy reading!
Mollie ❣️
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I really really wanted to like this book. It sounded so good and made me think that the resolutions were a bunch of dares and lead them on exciting adventures.
I’m sorry to tell you but they are not.
The resolutions given to each person are kind of meant to push them out of their comfort zone and pursuance them to do things they’ve been procrastinating (such as getting over an ex or relearning Spanish).
I still had lots of hope for the characters but I was honestly kind of disappointed in them too. I loved the representation in it (they are all latinx and vary in sexuality- so be ready for some Spanish and Spanglish). However, I feel like some of their stories fell a little flat.
I know that in every story there has to be that story arc, with the problem and ending solution of some kind, but to me the characters just had way too many big problems and didn’t try to solve them. Jess and Nora in particular had chapters mostly filled with worrying about their mental and family issues without doing anything to solve them.
All in all I wasn’t a big fan of this book and took almost a week to get myself to finish it (this is a very long time in my world lol).
Happy reading!
Mollie ❣️
I was given an ARC by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This was not a book for me. There were 4 POV’s that switched regularly and just too much going on for me to relax and enjoy. It was almost as hectic as my own life, and I generally read to escape that hectic-ness.
I did love the Latino rep and the Spanish conversations, as well as the LGBT rep.
This was not a book for me. There were 4 POV’s that switched regularly and just too much going on for me to relax and enjoy. It was almost as hectic as my own life, and I generally read to escape that hectic-ness.
I did love the Latino rep and the Spanish conversations, as well as the LGBT rep.
*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Goodreads. This is an honest review.*
The Resolutions was a slow start for me, but I ended up really enjoying this book. The characters just pulled me into their world and I couldn’t help but to fall in love with all of them.
This book has a lot of great things going for it. First, it’s beautifully diverse, with bi-racial representation, and a couple of main characters who are on various parts of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Garcia has created teen characters who are incredibly thoughtful in their actions and how they respect other people. Romantic interests actually ask permission before touching and kissing, which I think should be standard, but it so often isn’t in stories. I love this because it creates a mindset that this should (and it should) be the norm and expectation. I also love that the romances aren’t clichéd. Girls make the first moves sometimes, or sometimes boys make the first moves; the gender norms are mostly broken and I love that it reflects such a genuine representation of reality. This thoughtfulness carries into every aspect of her writing and I just appreciated the story so much more because it felt so carefully and beautifully done.
Garcia is able to do all of this and still accurately represent the hardships and struggles that her characters go through; self-doubt, anxiety for the future, trying so hard to please parents, etc. All of these are very common, relatable teenage (and older) concepts that everyone has dealt with, and it’s this everyday real-life stuff that provides the conflict and crux of her characters’ lives. I loved that we get four very different main characters who have different perspectives and things going on in their lives, but they’re all connected through their friendship.
Overall, this is an entertaining read that delves into some “serious issues” territory while still feeling fun and light. It dragged a little in places, but the characters really pulled me through it and I become super invested in all of their stories. I will definitely be on the watch for future books from this author.
Also posted on Purple People Readers.
The Resolutions was a slow start for me, but I ended up really enjoying this book. The characters just pulled me into their world and I couldn’t help but to fall in love with all of them.
This book has a lot of great things going for it. First, it’s beautifully diverse, with bi-racial representation, and a couple of main characters who are on various parts of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Garcia has created teen characters who are incredibly thoughtful in their actions and how they respect other people. Romantic interests actually ask permission before touching and kissing, which I think should be standard, but it so often isn’t in stories. I love this because it creates a mindset that this should (and it should) be the norm and expectation. I also love that the romances aren’t clichéd. Girls make the first moves sometimes, or sometimes boys make the first moves; the gender norms are mostly broken and I love that it reflects such a genuine representation of reality. This thoughtfulness carries into every aspect of her writing and I just appreciated the story so much more because it felt so carefully and beautifully done.
Garcia is able to do all of this and still accurately represent the hardships and struggles that her characters go through; self-doubt, anxiety for the future, trying so hard to please parents, etc. All of these are very common, relatable teenage (and older) concepts that everyone has dealt with, and it’s this everyday real-life stuff that provides the conflict and crux of her characters’ lives. I loved that we get four very different main characters who have different perspectives and things going on in their lives, but they’re all connected through their friendship.
Overall, this is an entertaining read that delves into some “serious issues” territory while still feeling fun and light. It dragged a little in places, but the characters really pulled me through it and I become super invested in all of their stories. I will definitely be on the watch for future books from this author.
Also posted on Purple People Readers.
Picked up this book based on how much I loved Even If the Sky Falls. The alternating chapters were an interesting way to give insight to all the details of the character. The storylines of each character was interesting: overcoming heartbreak, accepting your dreams, coming to terms with loss and coming to terms with expectations. Even with all the high points, including the lovely writing, I felt very unconnected to the characters. I’ll continue to read Mia García but I won’t go in with high expectations again.
Picked up this book based on how much I loved Even If the Sky Falls. The alternating chapters were an interesting way to give insight to all the details of the character. The storylines of each character was interesting: overcoming heartbreak, accepting your dreams, coming to terms with loss and coming to terms with expectations. Even with all the high points, including the lovely writing, I felt very unconnected to the characters. I’ll continue to read Mia García but I won’t go in with high expectations again.
I don't remember how I found The Resolutions, but I do remember specifically wanting to pick it up in January, since it deals with New Year's resolutions. And this really is the perfect time to read this book, even though it's not exclusively set around New Year's.
Not only did I read it at the right time, it's also the right kind of book for me. It's centered around friendship, which I love. And it's slice of life, which I also love. There isn't a major focus on an intricate plot, but instead you get to know these characters and you get to know them and follow them for a little while, and get immersed in their lives.
One downside of this book was that it follows four main characters, but not all of them were as well developed. I especially loved Nora, and felt like she had a clear voice from the start. I also loved Ryan, and while I really liked Lee and Jess, I found I had a hard time telling them apart at times, and it wasn't always very clear what defined them as characters. This did get better as the book progressed, however, and in the end, I do feel like all characters had a lot of depth.
Another small downside is that sometimes the sequence of events was unclear to me. A few times, something would suddenly have happened and it was never explained how or why, which was a little confusing and felt rushed.
Rep: gay Asian-Latinx MC, bisexual Latinx MC, Latinx MC, Latinx MC
CWs: past death of a parent, car accident, hospital, panic attacks
Not only did I read it at the right time, it's also the right kind of book for me. It's centered around friendship, which I love. And it's slice of life, which I also love. There isn't a major focus on an intricate plot, but instead you get to know these characters and you get to know them and follow them for a little while, and get immersed in their lives.
One downside of this book was that it follows four main characters, but not all of them were as well developed. I especially loved Nora, and felt like she had a clear voice from the start. I also loved Ryan, and while I really liked Lee and Jess, I found I had a hard time telling them apart at times, and it wasn't always very clear what defined them as characters. This did get better as the book progressed, however, and in the end, I do feel like all characters had a lot of depth.
Another small downside is that sometimes the sequence of events was unclear to me. A few times, something would suddenly have happened and it was never explained how or why, which was a little confusing and felt rushed.
Rep: gay Asian-Latinx MC, bisexual Latinx MC, Latinx MC, Latinx MC
CWs: past death of a parent, car accident, hospital, panic attacks