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The Girl, the Ring, and the Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez
3 reviews
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, and Racism
Moderate: Sexism, Classism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, and Violence
Minor: Transphobia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
zennyreads's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
"Alone was the last place I wanted to be. I'd had enough alone for two lifetimes. Not that I didn't appreciate it. Alone had been there for me when I needed her. When I got lost, alone was the home I'd always have to turn back to."
Something about this quote from my favorite character of this novel, Zeke, resonates with me and changes the way I've seen the word 'alone'. Being alone, doesn't mean that one's lonely. Solitude makes someone stronger with time and counting on it like how Zeke goes back to writing his beautiful poetry whenever he needs to express his feelings.
Three magical items - wearing a pink jacket will make someone listen to you, make someone fall in love with you by placing the ring on their finger, a baseball bat that can break things and fix them all over again. I found the pairing of the magical elements to Rosie, Caro and Zeke were really fitting and how it eventually develops onto their growth and decisions by exploring these abilities given to them.
This novel tackles grief, family complexity and overcoming challenges, fighting through injustice really delicately yet powerfully. The conversations and adventures about astrology, discovering queer identities and growing through facing their own challenges in this novel were engaging and moving that filled me with absolute joy. It feels like I've been brought back to my times as a teenager for sure!
There are various representations of diversity that features Syrian, Dominician & Afro-Latinx characters and also queer identities like sapphic, aroace and bisexual representations which I love seeing! Other side characters that I adore so much are Rishi and Ash, very supportive characters that won my heart and helped the trio with mending their hardships!
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Thank you Hear Our Voices Tour for the digital copy of The Girl, The Ring & The Baseball Bat, and Camille Gomera-Tavarez for writing this book!
Something about this quote from my favorite character of this novel, Zeke, resonates with me and changes the way I've seen the word 'alone'. Being alone, doesn't mean that one's lonely. Solitude makes someone stronger with time and counting on it like how Zeke goes back to writing his beautiful poetry whenever he needs to express his feelings.
Three magical items - wearing a pink jacket will make someone listen to you, make someone fall in love with you by placing the ring on their finger, a baseball bat that can break things and fix them all over again. I found the pairing of the magical elements to Rosie, Caro and Zeke were really fitting and how it eventually develops onto their growth and decisions by exploring these abilities given to them.
This novel tackles grief, family complexity and overcoming challenges, fighting through injustice really delicately yet powerfully. The conversations and adventures about astrology, discovering queer identities and growing through facing their own challenges in this novel were engaging and moving that filled me with absolute joy. It feels like I've been brought back to my times as a teenager for sure!
There are various representations of diversity that features Syrian, Dominician & Afro-Latinx characters and also queer identities like sapphic, aroace and bisexual representations which I love seeing! Other side characters that I adore so much are Rishi and Ash, very supportive characters that won my heart and helped the trio with mending their hardships!
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Thank you Hear Our Voices Tour for the digital copy of The Girl, The Ring & The Baseball Bat, and Camille Gomera-Tavarez for writing this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Addiction, Violence, and Alcoholism
butterwashere's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
4.5
I love how the story revolves around three characters and the story flows seamlessly.
With all the talismans, this reminds me of a quote from a character in Poptropica, “with great power comes great responsibilities.”
Rosie and Zeke used their power without knowing the full extent and the drawbacks. In the end, their talismans harm themselves and other people. (And this was before they got help)
Moving on, I learn from Mami that it not worth hiding everything from people who love you. That will only wear you out.
Yolanda said, “time can heal all wounds, if only applied right.” I am tired of hearing the phrase, time can heal all wounds because that is not true to me. If the wound is not treated properly, then the pain will last.
I forgot who in the book said the quote, but someone said, “It is ok to be angry.” This is especially important for young kids to learn. When I was young, I internalize the message to not show my emotions. Now, it is hard for me to identify my emotions.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
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