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kiyannaloves's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
mads1706's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Violence and Kidnapping
tinytrashqueen's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Kidnapping
kk_'s review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
ashlightgrayson's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Throughout the book it feels like Camila is encased in this protective bubble by the men around her, including her love interest, Diego. As the story progresses, Camila takes steps to gain her independence and prioritize what she wants despite her circumstances. She bumps into opposition in this process and is forced to reevaluate her relationships with the men around her. Overall, I think the men in the story are given nuance. Overall, with the exception of maybe Camila's father, have good intentions. However, those intentions don't always translate well into seeing Camila as a respectable and independent equal that does not require rescuing. Overall, I think Camila is able to gain the respect of most of the men in her as well as her own mother. Camila's mother also finds her own independence as Camila finds hers and by the end is happier for it.
In terms of representation, Camila is of Arabic descent and also has an Arabic last name. Her friend Roxana is also an Argentine with Asian parents. I appreciated that these details about the characters highlighted that Latinxs have diverse backgrounds. We also see Roxana's wealth and the support her family provides her juxtaposed against the poverty and lack of support Camila has from her family. They do have issues that they face and eventually overcome throughout the book in their relationship. I think their friendship was well written and compelling and I always love seeing that in books.
If you are looking for a story that is hopeful and has excellent character development and commentary on machismo culture I highly recommend this book.
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexism
kawooreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, and Murder
lordefarquaad's review
- 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
3.0
edit i forgot what this book was about lol
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Homophobia and Pedophilia
arlangrey17's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Islamophobia, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
jessspeake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I listened to this story as an audiobook, and really enjoyed it! It was fascinating to learn more about Argentina, and what it would mean for Camilla to try and pursue her dreams from Rosario.
I think her character was written beautifully, and as a young woman she has so much strength, conviction, and heart. I was rooting for her the whole time, no matter what path she chose.
I don't know if I see myself rereading this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it while listening to it. This is a great book to pick up if you love young adult books, futbol, strong female characters and romance!
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Blood
Minor: Child death, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder