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Miosotis Flores Never Forgets by Hilda Eunice Burgos

4.0

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This book’s fast pace and tension held my heart and attention deeply. I loved Miosotis as a narrator who thinks a lot, but doesn’t stay stuck in her own head, which is refreshing as she keeps the story moving. She makes questionable decisions that still feel authentic to her age and create intrigue for readers. The story has intense topics, but ones that are high interest, which can pull in reluctant readers: intimate partner violence, rescue dogs, maternal mortality rates, colorism, and racial profiling. The themes and situations all mesh and intertwine flawlessly and just feel very real for the characters’ lives. I cared so much for Miosotis and wanted the best for her sister, Amarilis. I thought the author excelled in bringing the feelings of powerlessness, frustration, and desperation through the page and yet brought in facts and reflection points that did not read as heavy handed. The reading experience was truly like holding a giant breath and finally getting release. Totally recommend.