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When the Tides Held the Moon
by Venessa Vida Kelley
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
From the writing to the illustrations to the heartfelt development of a diverse cast of characters, Vida Kelley created a beautiful tale pulled straight from the heart of Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷
As a "No Sabo" Boriqua that's reconnecting to Puerto Rican culture, this was exactly what I needed to read. I saw so many parts of myself and my family history reflected in Benny's experiences. 💛
My biggest takeaway:
As a "No Sabo" Boriqua that's reconnecting to Puerto Rican culture, this was exactly what I needed to read. I saw so many parts of myself and my family history reflected in Benny's experiences. 💛
My biggest takeaway:
"Soy boriqua. And I'm with it, for it, n-never against it."
-Benigno Caldera
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual violence