A review by mfarzan
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

5.0

All I did while reading this book is cry. The author writes with simplicity that still conveys and makes you feel the raw emotions of the characters. I enjoyed how all of the characters are fleshed out, with their own hopes, dreams, and struggles- her mom, dad, jaunga, Lorena, her other family members too. I connected to every character and I felt for them, I cried for Julia like I was her. A big part of that is I did see a lot of similarities between me and her when I was a teenager, despite leading very different lives. It’s a gift when a storyteller is able to make you feel and connect with people who are very different than you. I love the themes and the message of this book, and I would recommend it to EVERYONE!