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taibreakfast 's review for:
Malas
by Marcela Fuentes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved this portrayal of a badass young girl (14 going on 15) in the 90s in Texas, near the border, who is full of fighting spirit and love.
Plus multigenerational stories!
Music deep dives!
Selena Forever!
Friendship!
The story moves between the 50s and 90s, and each feels like its own time capsule. I was completely transported. The POV changes were well done too. The voice changes such that if you were just dropped into a chapter without being told who the narrator is, you would be able to figure it out.
All characters are fleshed out and flawed in believable ways, and they are treated tenderly and with respect. (Even as Dad is getting dragged for his mistakes!)
Easy to read with some stunning writing and moments that kind of pop up and punch you. I would love to reread this sometime just to appreciate the writing itself more.
Plus multigenerational stories!
Music deep dives!
Selena Forever!
Friendship!
The story moves between the 50s and 90s, and each feels like its own time capsule. I was completely transported. The POV changes were well done too. The voice changes such that if you were just dropped into a chapter without being told who the narrator is, you would be able to figure it out.
All characters are fleshed out and flawed in believable ways, and they are treated tenderly and with respect. (Even as Dad is getting dragged for his mistakes!)
Easy to read with some stunning writing and moments that kind of pop up and punch you. I would love to reread this sometime just to appreciate the writing itself more.