A review by hollielovesromance
My Train Leaves at Three by Natalie Guerrero

emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.0

Following the death of her sister Xiomara finds herself lost and shuffling through life trying to figure out what to do if she doesn’t follow her dream in music. When a potential new musical opportunity presents itself Xiomara has to ask herself what she wants and how to navigate that reality. We follow Xiomara during the hustle that surrounds auditioning and the less than savory side of the world she’s desperate to get into. 

This book is so New York. I loved following Xiomara during her day-to-day trying to juggle work (a copy store and a singing diner), dating (hello Santi…good bye Manny), and reconciling what it means to live after losing her sister. I loved the way the story shifted and found myself cheering for Xiomara as she found the path she was meant to be on.