A review by lindsey_gonzalez
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I reread this with my students after picking it up for the first time when I was in high school. Boy is it a wild ride! My students described it as "Mexican Bridgerton," which I think is adorable and very on point.