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ladysadiereads's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
This book was brilliant. It started with a bang - literally - and picked up even further around page 100. I deeply loved the “unlikeable” nature of Alex and her passionate, avenging angel ways! Her fighting everyone all the time is both so frustrating and so real. She is tough because she has to be and watching her learn to be vulnerable and being terrified to show her underbelly was a fabulous story! Jeremiah Post is a one hundred percent certified cinnadom. He holds firm boundaries with Alex that made me respect and like him even more. He is well aware of his status as a wealthy, cishet, white man and tries to use that privilege for good - by listening and trying to support the stories of those that wouldn’t otherwise be written. The supporting cast is brilliant - from the matriarch Loretta, to the parents and their own sets of issues and deep love, to the scene stealing primo Joe and the sister who I hope to see more of.
One more thing - The history and background of this story is deeply fascinating and never talked about and I honestly went on a deep dive to learn more about the traqueros and their lives in “boxcar barrios.”
One more thing - The history and background of this story is deeply fascinating and never talked about and I honestly went on a deep dive to learn more about the traqueros and their lives in “boxcar barrios.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Abortion and Abandonment
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
The best part of this book was actually the historical value. I learned a lot about my home state I never knew. I appreciated learning about the Mexican traqueros and how they built their lives in the United States.
I also enjoyed the mystery aspect of the story but I'll admit the supernatural parts were a little much for me.
Alejandra and Jeremiah's relationship was... interesting. It was definitely enemies to lovers and the forced proximity was wonderful but I think Alejandra's hatred was a little too venomous for me.
This was a great Latinx Own Voices book that will give you a lot to think about in terms of racism and perceptions.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
I also enjoyed the mystery aspect of the story but I'll admit the supernatural parts were a little much for me.
Alejandra and Jeremiah's relationship was... interesting. It was definitely enemies to lovers and the forced proximity was wonderful but I think Alejandra's hatred was a little too venomous for me.
This was a great Latinx Own Voices book that will give you a lot to think about in terms of racism and perceptions.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Animal cruelty
marysbookinit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Violence
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