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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not happy with the main characters judgement of others and there was some content I did not care to read about, I looked up the content warnings and decided this was not something I wanted to continue reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault
Minor: Gun violence, Grief, Religious bigotry
Loveable characters:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
Strengths:
incredible character voice, realistic relationship dynamics, intentional and powerful vignettes, tension, emotion, Sanchez not only writes in the voice of a teenager but the writing style itself changes as the character gets older and gets better at writing - making you feel like you're reading this girl's real memoir/diary, very clever storytelling with plot twists and reveals
One of my top 5 young adult novels <3
incredible character voice, realistic relationship dynamics, intentional and powerful vignettes, tension, emotion, Sanchez not only writes in the voice of a teenager but the writing style itself changes as the character gets older and gets better at writing - making you feel like you're reading this girl's real memoir/diary, very clever storytelling with plot twists and reveals
One of my top 5 young adult novels <3
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
first generation mexican daughters with mommy AND daddy issue unite
8/10; cried; Coming of age story; touching; immigrant mother and daughter relationship vibe
I think this book would have had a profound impact had I read it as a teen. I almost DNFd it when the author used the phrase “every once and a while” twice. But I persevered and I’m glad I did.
Absolutely such a good read. Definitely has triggering moments so take breaks if necessary but 100% a good read. Would be great for book club!!
Great book!
I’ll be starting this book with my students, but wanted to read it first. So glad I get to share this beautiful story with students! Great writing and real characters whom anyone can relate to. Very relevant and hopefully can help erase the stigma of mental health issues and the importance of getting help! Very poignant!
I’ll be starting this book with my students, but wanted to read it first. So glad I get to share this beautiful story with students! Great writing and real characters whom anyone can relate to. Very relevant and hopefully can help erase the stigma of mental health issues and the importance of getting help! Very poignant!