A review by laura_lin
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is one of my favorites I’ve read this year. I loved the nuanced bonds between multiple generations and the shifting perspectives. I especially appreciated the cast of characters listed in the beginning as someone who loses track easily.
This author touched on a lot of sensitive topics in such a palatable relatable way. And I loved challenging myself to use context clues to translate the Spanish sprinkled throughout. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Child abuse