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saurahsaurus's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Gun violence, Police brutality, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Torture, War, Cursing, Death, Colonisation, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Murder, Sexual content, and Stalking
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, and Medical content
isleoflinds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Confinement, Cursing, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexual content, and Stalking
uranaishi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body shaming, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Police brutality, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Torture
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Car accident, Classism, Cursing, and Vomit
girlonbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maite knows big love is out there; sheās read about it in all her favorite comic books. But the pieces of romance sheās found IRL are just soā¦ boring! She goes from her job to her home to her motherās house and back again, always imagining that something unusual might whisk her into a whirlwind of intrigue. When her neighbor, Leonora, asks that she cat-sit for a long weekend, Maite agrees simply because she has nothing better to do. But when Leonora doesnāt return as planned, Maite uncovers a lot more excitement than she was prepared to handle. If only a dashing young man were to come to her aid. Or maybe even three?
āShe had peered into the soul, the life, of another human being, and she had cut out a part of them and theyād never know it.ā
I both loved this book and I didnāt. I wanted it to end and I didnāt. Before I say anything else let me make it clear that I am a SMG Stan for life! The woman can write and well. I would read a grocery list if it had her signature at the bottom. For whatever reason, however, this story just didnāt have me very gripped. I did finish it, though, so it deserves at least 3 stars for that. Also, the narration was seriously top notch and I really knew these characters by the end. So def go the audiobook route if youāre able and maybe donāt expect this book to change your life. To sum up: While I honestly relate to and agree with a lot of the criticisms about this book Iām also not honestly able to say I didnāt like it. I guess whatever spell Moreno-Garcia has on me is there for the long haul (Not that Iām complaining?) because Iāll probably buy every book she ever writes.
āØ Read this book because: you have often longed for your life to be more like a movie or can relate to a starry-eyed Latina getting herself into a real big mess.
āØ Content warnings for this book: violence, organized crime, state sanctioned violence, corrupt government, kidnapping, sexual content, medical stuff, gun violence
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Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, and Violence
rebeccaxpaige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I was impressed by this book and how Garcia was able to paint a consistently dark and mysterious atmosphere. It was also somewhat unnerving but I found myself heavy invested in both Elvis and Maiteās stories. Elvis is a long time thug as he calls himself- a criminal who will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Then we have Maite, a secretary who wants nothing more than to leave her current employment and perhaps do something else.
Though I am not sure what that is.
This story is mysterious, thrilling and rich. My only critique would be that I needed more emotion evoked in the language- it would have made the story much more impactful. Though, Iām still giving it 4 stars.
This is a wonderful read, so please read it.
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Torture, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Stalking
katherinenzr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Emotional abuse