A review by laurensbookvibes
Pedro & Daniel by Federico Erebia

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Happy Pub Day to Pedro & Daniel!! This Latinx YA Coming-Of-Age novel is about two Mexican-American brothers growing up in the Midwest in the 70s. This is such a heartbreaking but powerful read as both brothers depend and rely on the other as they deal with hate, despair, and grief. 

There are so many hard topics in this novel including abuse, homophobia, colorism, coming out, the Catholic Church, the AIDS epidemic, and more. It's such a raw story that really pulls all emotions out of you. YA books are some of the most heartfelt books l've ever read, and this debut is no different. Put this book on you TBR list today!!