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A review by blackgirlbujos
Camila Núñez's Year of Disasters by Miriam Zoila Pérez
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
🌈 Rainbow Ratings:
Representation: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Intrigue: 8
Narrative: 9
Build-up: 8
Originality: 8
Wow Factor: 9
Camila Núñez is just trying to make it through her sixteenth year, but when a tarot reading predicts disaster, she starts seeing doom everywhere she turns. Between first love, messy friendships, family drama, and her own anxieties, Camila has A LOT on her plate. But maybe, just maybe, she can learn how to embrace the unknown instead of fearing it.
From the very first page, I felt this book in my soul. As a former queer anxious girl (okay, still anxious, just older), I saw so much of myself in Camila—her overactive mind, her deep care for others, and the way she carried burdens that weren’t hers to hold. I truly could relate to the chaos of it all, and let me tell you, I have had that exact conversation with a counselor about taking on everyone else’s troubles.
Camila’s journey through first love, family tensions, and the all-consuming worry about what comes next felt so real and so deeply personal. The tarot card reading that sends her spiraling? Yeah, I’d have believed it too. But what makes this story shine isn’t just the anxiety—it’s the tenderness woven through it. The way Camila learns to navigate fear, friendships, and the messy uncertainty of growing up. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there’s room for joy, love, and learning to let go.
This book made me feel seen in a way I wasn’t expecting, and I absolutely recommend it—especially to the queer, anxious kids who need a little reassurance that they’re not alone. 💛
Representation: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Intrigue: 8
Narrative: 9
Build-up: 8
Originality: 8
Wow Factor: 9
Camila Núñez is just trying to make it through her sixteenth year, but when a tarot reading predicts disaster, she starts seeing doom everywhere she turns. Between first love, messy friendships, family drama, and her own anxieties, Camila has A LOT on her plate. But maybe, just maybe, she can learn how to embrace the unknown instead of fearing it.
From the very first page, I felt this book in my soul. As a former queer anxious girl (okay, still anxious, just older), I saw so much of myself in Camila—her overactive mind, her deep care for others, and the way she carried burdens that weren’t hers to hold. I truly could relate to the chaos of it all, and let me tell you, I have had that exact conversation with a counselor about taking on everyone else’s troubles.
Camila’s journey through first love, family tensions, and the all-consuming worry about what comes next felt so real and so deeply personal. The tarot card reading that sends her spiraling? Yeah, I’d have believed it too. But what makes this story shine isn’t just the anxiety—it’s the tenderness woven through it. The way Camila learns to navigate fear, friendships, and the messy uncertainty of growing up. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there’s room for joy, love, and learning to let go.
This book made me feel seen in a way I wasn’t expecting, and I absolutely recommend it—especially to the queer, anxious kids who need a little reassurance that they’re not alone. 💛