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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I think this will be my favorite Abby Jimenez book now because it is the one that is most personal to me. Samantha’s mom has dementia. A person who raised her and had this colorful personality has dimmed to a mere gray most of the time… becoming a shell of the person she once was. It all reminds me of my grandpa. My Abuelo still has his sense of humor but it’s not anywhere near what it used to be. He can’t hold a conversation, he can’t keep up with everyone when we reminisce and laugh, instead sitting there with a half opened mouth that is caught between smiling and confusion. He’s happy we are there but he can’t remember what we were just talking about. His core memories are still there. For now; he still knows me. Every time I visit him I’m afraid he won’t. I didn’t know the last time he sang me Elvis or the last time we danced together would be the last time, so every time I see him now, I’m wondering if this is the last time he will say “you’re so beautiful Mija” or “papayou.” For now, I’m enjoying these moments and his recognition of my face. For now he remembers me.
Thank you for writing this Abby. It was both painful and healing at the same time.
Thank you for writing this Abby. It was both painful and healing at the same time.
The MMC was compared to Rhysand 3 times in one chapter which was the level of annoyed I kind of stayed.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
fast-paced