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mari77's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexism
kawooreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
This was a mood read for me, I picked it up in my last library haul. It was beautifully written, from the perspective of Camila, an Argentine girl who has big dreams despite the barriers she faces in her life. This is a journey of figuring out what you want and who you want to be. Living in a place that offers few opportunities to girls and women, what path will you choose that is best for you, the love of your life, your family, your community? What I love about this book is that it's impossible to tell this story without the presence of Argentine culture, environment, and identity politics. Because of how well the author interweaves Camila's story to becoming La Furia with the modern-day environment of this area of the world, I feel I walk away with a deeper understanding of the Argentine lived experience. I recommend it to all teen readers and those looking for a coming-of-age type tale.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Murder, and Sexism
hansbookshelf's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Violence, and Child death
arlangrey17's review
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Gun violence, Infidelity, Islamophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexism
latebush's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexism
bookaholics_anonymous's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexism
Moderate: Murder
jessspeake's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? No
3.5
Camilla aka "Furia" is a strong young woman living in Rosario, Argentina. She has dreams of playing futbol in the USA. When her childhood love, Diego, visits Rosario on a break from his professional futbol career, the two rekindle a romance. Now Camilla must choose which dream to pursue: playing futbol, or a relationship with Diego.
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Blood
Minor: Child death, Kidnapping, Death, and Murder
anna_23's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence
Minor: Rape, Child death, and Abortion
sanjariti's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
thenovelmaura's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars! Furia has my whole heart and I'm still thinking about Camila weeks after reading it. Trust me when I say this #OwnVoices contemporary should be on your radar!
Camila Hassan lives in Rosario, Argentina and she dreams of becoming a professional fútbol player. While her older brother plays professionally and is lauded for it, Camila was told at the age of 12 that she was now too old to play sports. Having played soccer myself for nine years, the lengths that Camila went to to hide this part of herself from her father were really painful for me to read about. I couldn't imagine playing without having my parents cheer me on, and this showed how passionate Camila was about her dream. I also need to add a content warning here for domestic and child abuse, as well as violence against women. These topics are handled sensitively, in my opinion, and Méndez uses them to critique a patriarchal society where women are disregarded and silenced. Argentina's growing feminist movement was prominently featured in the story and demonstrated how women playing fútbol was just as powerful a statement as women marching in the streets.
But I'm doing this book a disservice by making it sound like it was bogged down by heavy topics! There was a lot of light here, and Camila brings joy to these pages whether she's on the field, on a date, or teaching at an orphanage. Like any other teen, she tries to balance schoolwork, friendship, crushes, and keeping secrets from her parents—often without success. And while Méndez had me swooning over Diego for most of the book, I did want to get past the romance and back to the field at times (this is my personal, soccer-obsessed preference, though). The games were so fun to read and I felt like I was standing on the sidelines, cheering La Furia on. Even if you've never touched a soccer ball in your life, try this book! I think you'll be as inspired as I was by Camila's fierce spirit, open heart, and courage to fight for her dream.
Camila Hassan lives in Rosario, Argentina and she dreams of becoming a professional fútbol player. While her older brother plays professionally and is lauded for it, Camila was told at the age of 12 that she was now too old to play sports. Having played soccer myself for nine years, the lengths that Camila went to to hide this part of herself from her father were really painful for me to read about. I couldn't imagine playing without having my parents cheer me on, and this showed how passionate Camila was about her dream. I also need to add a content warning here for domestic and child abuse, as well as violence against women. These topics are handled sensitively, in my opinion, and Méndez uses them to critique a patriarchal society where women are disregarded and silenced. Argentina's growing feminist movement was prominently featured in the story and demonstrated how women playing fútbol was just as powerful a statement as women marching in the streets.
But I'm doing this book a disservice by making it sound like it was bogged down by heavy topics! There was a lot of light here, and Camila brings joy to these pages whether she's on the field, on a date, or teaching at an orphanage. Like any other teen, she tries to balance schoolwork, friendship, crushes, and keeping secrets from her parents—often without success. And while Méndez had me swooning over Diego for most of the book, I did want to get past the romance and back to the field at times (this is my personal, soccer-obsessed preference, though). The games were so fun to read and I felt like I was standing on the sidelines, cheering La Furia on. Even if you've never touched a soccer ball in your life, try this book! I think you'll be as inspired as I was by Camila's fierce spirit, open heart, and courage to fight for her dream.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual violence
Minor: Violence