A review by sega415
Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

5.0

Let me start this review with saying that it is a 5 star book. I didn't round up, it is 5 stars. I don't think I have ever read a YA novel following a Peruvian MC and I read a lot of Latinx contemporary novels. Sylvester is a fantastic author. Verónica is a 17 year old girl living in Florida with hip dysplasia and a dream of becoming a professional mermaid. With her medical issues her parents are overprotective about what her body can handle, what she should do with it and with who. Sylvester did a great job at giving issues enough time in the book which is something I usually have problems with. When she introduces someone or something she follows through with it. I loved the ending and Verónica's journey was one that I think people need to read.

She even included some Peruvian mythology which I never heard of and I can't wait to find out more about it.

My only critique was the name of the book. And that is mostly because I kept forgetting it. I would tell people what I was reading and mess up the title every time. I got it now, but I don't know why I could not remember it.

Anyways. Read. Buy. Check out it from your library.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!