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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
4⭐
Genre ~ middle grade
Series ~ Merci Suárez #2
Others in the series ~ [b:Merci Suárez Changes Gears|38185346|Merci Suárez Changes Gears|Meg Medina|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676668789l/38185346._SX50_.jpg|50140884]
Setting ~ Florida
Publication date ~ April 6, 2021
Page Count ~ 372 (49 chapters)
Audio length ~ 8 hours 2 minutes
Narrator ~ Frankie Corzo
POV ~ single 1st
Merci is back and now in 7th grade. Middle school is a lovely time for a young lady with mean kids, puberty and crushes.
She and Wilson are working in the school store together and they develop a friendship. She wonders why she starts getting butterflies in her stomach when he's around because ewww gross.
Merci makes a mistake and tries to fix it on her own, which I can appreciate, but sometimes it's best to get an adult involved for the best resolution, even if you might get grounded.
In the last book we learned that Lola has Alzheimer's and that has progressed, which is really sad to see, but realistically written.
I love how Merci is so close with her Tia Inés. When Inés decides to follow her dream of opening a dance studio the whole Suárez family, plus a few of Merci's friends, pitch in to make it happen.
Overall, this is a cute little series. I'm ready to see what's up next in ~ [b:Merci Suárez Plays It Cool|60540089|Merci Suárez Plays It Cool|Meg Medina|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676670285l/60540089._SX50_.jpg|95413484].
Series notes:
I am reading this series because I accidentally agreed to read book 3 before I knew it was a series, so here I am. I do think it's best to go in order with them.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
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Genre ~ middle grade
Series ~ Merci Suárez #2
Others in the series ~ [b:Merci Suárez Changes Gears|38185346|Merci Suárez Changes Gears|Meg Medina|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676668789l/38185346._SX50_.jpg|50140884]
Setting ~ Florida
Publication date ~ April 6, 2021
Page Count ~ 372 (49 chapters)
Audio length ~ 8 hours 2 minutes
Narrator ~ Frankie Corzo
POV ~ single 1st
Merci is back and now in 7th grade. Middle school is a lovely time for a young lady with mean kids, puberty and crushes.
She and Wilson are working in the school store together and they develop a friendship. She wonders why she starts getting butterflies in her stomach when he's around because ewww gross.
Merci makes a mistake and tries to fix it on her own, which I can appreciate, but sometimes it's best to get an adult involved for the best resolution, even if you might get grounded.
In the last book we learned that Lola has Alzheimer's and that has progressed, which is really sad to see, but realistically written.
I love how Merci is so close with her Tia Inés. When Inés decides to follow her dream of opening a dance studio the whole Suárez family, plus a few of Merci's friends, pitch in to make it happen.
Overall, this is a cute little series. I'm ready to see what's up next in ~ [b:Merci Suárez Plays It Cool|60540089|Merci Suárez Plays It Cool|Meg Medina|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676670285l/60540089._SX50_.jpg|95413484].
Series notes:
I am reading this series because I accidentally agreed to read book 3 before I knew it was a series, so here I am. I do think it's best to go in order with them.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
I ended up liking this book a lot but it took time. This book was much better then second half then the first half. Merci is a likable character and she did grow throughout this book.
A worthy follow up to the first book. Friends and family continue to be important aspects of Merci's life, even as those relationships grow and change in unexpected ways. Medina lovingly shows Merci figuring herself out, through questioning what kissing is like and testing the boundaries of honesty and lies of omission.
Upper middle grade.
Upper middle grade.
Really cute middle grades age book. Story actually seems quite life like and pulls you in to the perils of growing up and dealing with other people. I received the book on goodreads via the giveaways. As an adult it wasn’t a bad read at all and actually sucked me in.
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Merci is making her way through middle school, and big changes in her family. Laugh out loud funny and very touching.
This is an excellent sequel to Merci Suárez Changes Gears and it is wonderful to be back with the Suárez family at Las Casitas. Seventh grade brings a lot of changes for Merci, plus it's hard navigating her mostly white, very wealthy private school. Her ups and downs are quite realistic. I hope to read more about Merci & friends! I would strongly suggest reading the books in order. Recommended for grades 4 & up.