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A review by bringmybooks
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Edelweiss, Algonquin Young Readers, & Workman for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
I picked this book up for two reasons: the soccer and the Argentinian setting.
I really enjoyed this book for multiple reasons: the descriptions of the soccer (the PASSION, the FIRE, I LOVE!), the Argentinian setting, Camila (although at times she bugged me, can't put my finger on it), the author's #ownvoices rep of her country and experiences growing up a a woman in Argentina.
I wasn't super jazzed on the romance, but I think 15 years ago it would have been everything to me (totally dated a guy that went to Spain after high school to play soccer for a bit, nbd).
Overall, I would recommend this one to YA and Adult readers alike - although probably for different reasons.
I picked this book up for two reasons: the soccer and the Argentinian setting.
I really enjoyed this book for multiple reasons: the descriptions of the soccer (the PASSION, the FIRE, I LOVE!), the Argentinian setting, Camila (although at times she bugged me, can't put my finger on it), the author's #ownvoices rep of her country and experiences growing up a a woman in Argentina.
I wasn't super jazzed on the romance, but I think 15 years ago it would have been everything to me (totally dated a guy that went to Spain after high school to play soccer for a bit, nbd).
Overall, I would recommend this one to YA and Adult readers alike - although probably for different reasons.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Murder