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

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 “Mama calls the ocean 

“la mar” instead of “el mar” 

because she believes 

the ocean is a strong woman 

who gives and takes life 

when she wants.“ 

This was so beautiful and heart breaking, but I always love a middle grade written in verse. I recommend the physical becausel I loved how they were formatted. Some looked like hearts, some turtles, some how she was feeling. I believe Ani is supposed to be in 8th grade but she often felt younger to me. Also I now wish it was time to swim!