A review by butterwashere
The Girl, the Ring, and the Baseball Bat by Camille Gomera-Tavarez

adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

 
I love how the story revolves around three characters and the story flows seamlessly. 
 
With all the talismans, this reminds me of a quote from a character in Poptropica, “with great power comes great responsibilities.” 
 
Rosie and Zeke used their power without knowing the full extent and the drawbacks. In the end, their talismans harm themselves and other people. (And this was before they got help)
 
Moving on, I learn from Mami that it not worth hiding everything from people who love you. That will only wear you out. 
 
Yolanda said, “time can heal all wounds, if only applied right.” I am tired of hearing the phrase, time can heal all wounds because that is not true to me. If the wound is not treated properly, then the pain will last. 
 
I forgot who in the book said the quote, but someone said, “It is ok to be angry.” This is especially important for young kids to learn. When I was young, I internalize the message to not show my emotions. Now, it is hard for me to identify my emotions. 
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