A review by yesiolvera
The Girl, the Ring, and the Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 
@HearOurVoices book tour: The Girl The Ring and The Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez ♋️ 
 
When I read the description of this book, I was so excited to read it. I love a contemporary magical realism book. However, when I read it, it was so much more! I loved this book so much! I always really enjoy a book when there are so many emotions but I love it more when the main characters are fighting against injustice!! Have all that wrapped up in one book was so perfect to me! 

 From the dedication page I knew I was going to love this book! 
“ To my younger self and all the underserved public school kids out there. You are more than your circumstances” 
 
The topic of how students receive resources based on the location of their schools is a topic I always voice! And this book totally emphasized some of the feelings I have regarding that. 
 
I wish I knew some of these injustices when I was in high school. But for me at the time, I was oblivious to it. The way things were, were just the norm for me at the time. I didn’t know any better. I am glad that kids these days are more aware of these injustices and are more inclined to speak against them. These types of books also help reassure them to continue to fight against these injustices. 
 
The complexity of these characters and their relationships, especially with their mom, was so beautifully written. You feel all the emotions! 
 
This is a for sure must read book and I have found another favorite author!! 
 
Thank you @hearourvoicestours for the gifted copy of the book and for allowing me to participate in another book tour! 
 
Thank you @cgomeratavarez for writing this amazing book! 
 
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