A review by megansmith
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.5

This book had a bit of a slow burn, but in the best way. If you make it through the trials of a terrible relationship and the repeated crimes of a terrible old man, then Anita won't be the only one laughing last at the end of this book. I did struggle a bit at times during this book, finding it hard to believe Raquel would come back to Nick after some of his worst offenses, but boy was it worth it.

This book was very well written - I loved the similarities, but also the differences the author struck between Anita and Raquel, and I'm glad I never felt like I was in Jack's true point of view. I was always an outsider, similar to Anita, seeing these two important threads coming together and not giving too much space to the man who was trying to pull them apart. I was surprised by the end at the pace and how much was fit in at the very end, but the slow build was worth it! 

Overall, I highly recommend, and will definitely be looking to read Olga Dies Dreaming in the near future.