leahbrarian 's review for:

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

3.75

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A nice, well-written friendship story with clearly defined character POVs which give a strong "walk a mile in each other's shoes" perspective. I did wish that some of the issues which came up were handled a bit more comprehensively, mainly the hints regarding Isaac's grandmother's memory trouble, but Isaac's father's alcoholism and Marco's feelings about his father's distance are very well done.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.