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This Train Is Being Held
by Ismée Williams
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Isa and Alex meet on a subway, and they are instantly drawn to one another, despite their differences. Isa is a half-Cuban dancer from the rich side of town, who is dealing with family issues that may change her world completely. Alex is Dominican-American, who has the talent to become a pro-baseball player like his father wants, but his heart set on becoming a poet. Over the course of three years, their relationship develops as they try to navigate their differing worlds.
The story is told from alternating perspectives between Isa and Alex. I liked both voices, and how slowly their relationship developed, but at times, I wish they would have openly communicated with each other more as it would have resolved a lot of the issues they had in their relationship. I do think I was more invested in the side plots they were leading individually though, rather than their romance together. I liked the exploration of mental illness through Isa's brother Merritt and her mother's depression as well. There were also discussions about social classes, racism and police brutality as well. I found this to be enjoyable while I read it, but I don't believe it will be anything particularly memorable in the long run for me.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review*
Isa and Alex meet on a subway, and they are instantly drawn to one another, despite their differences. Isa is a half-Cuban dancer from the rich side of town, who is dealing with family issues that may change her world completely. Alex is Dominican-American, who has the talent to become a pro-baseball player like his father wants, but his heart set on becoming a poet. Over the course of three years, their relationship develops as they try to navigate their differing worlds.
The story is told from alternating perspectives between Isa and Alex. I liked both voices, and how slowly their relationship developed, but at times, I wish they would have openly communicated with each other more as it would have resolved a lot of the issues they had in their relationship. I do think I was more invested in the side plots they were leading individually though, rather than their romance together. I liked the exploration of mental illness through Isa's brother Merritt and her mother's depression as well. There were also discussions about social classes, racism and police brutality as well. I found this to be enjoyable while I read it, but I don't believe it will be anything particularly memorable in the long run for me.