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A review by tanishah
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I really wanted to love this book. I loved the New York and
Puerto Rican references, the history woven into the story. But,
this was a bit too ambitious. I have to agree with some
reviews that said some of the information felt heavy handed.
Olga and Prieto are complex characters, but they weren't that
likeable for me to be invested in their development. There
was opportunity to make Blanca more than just a villain but
ultimately the author did not choose to do so. This book could
have been shorter, and the ending felt very rushed. I was
happy for this book to end.
Puerto Rican references, the history woven into the story. But,
this was a bit too ambitious. I have to agree with some
reviews that said some of the information felt heavy handed.
Olga and Prieto are complex characters, but they weren't that
likeable for me to be invested in their development. There
was opportunity to make Blanca more than just a villain but
ultimately the author did not choose to do so. This book could
have been shorter, and the ending felt very rushed. I was
happy for this book to end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Rape, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Colonisation, and Death of parent