A review by facciosp
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

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

3.0

I didn’t love this book, but I also didn’t hate it. I found at some points the writing to be clunky and some of the themes to be cheesy. Very predictable and at points I was wondering how there was still more to be discussed in the book. Also a weird emphasis on characters weight that didn’t progress the story line. That being said, it has an interesting concept and I enjoyed Raquel and her development and growth. 

Disappointing to find out from other reviews that this was inspired by a true story when that wasn’t mentioned in the book. 
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