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A review by mariakureads
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
I thought I was going to get a book in the same vein of a "Bend it Like Beckham," but this was so much more than that.
I couldn't put this down once I got into the book and found myself cheering on Camila as she tried to navigate through her choices, her endearing and overbearing family, her friends and teammates and everything else that was becoming obstacles towards her goal before even she realizes that not everything is an obstacle, choices are easier said than done, and sometimes an obstacle is another path that unseen to get to the same place.
Fantastic characterizations, world building and the sputtering of Spanish throughout that highlighted the world and culture
I couldn't put this down once I got into the book and found myself cheering on Camila as she tried to navigate through her choices, her endearing and overbearing family, her friends and teammates and everything else that was becoming obstacles towards her goal before even she realizes that not everything is an obstacle, choices are easier said than done, and sometimes an obstacle is another path that unseen to get to the same place.
Fantastic characterizations, world building and the sputtering of Spanish throughout that highlighted the world and culture
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Toxic relationship