A review by bibliobrandie
Aniana del Mar Jumps in by Jasminne Mendez

4.0

This coming-of-age novel focus on Aniana and the struggles of a Latinx tween pushing against the expectations of a lovingly strict family while also figuring out her identity as an athlete with chronic illness. Because her mother lost someone she loved to drowning, Aniana and Papi keep the secret of Aniana's swimming from her. This part bothered me but anyone who loves reading about conflict between daughters and their mothers will love it. Other themes explored are disability, sports, family trauma, immigrant identity, and standing up for yourself and following your dreams.