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A review by paigeisinabook
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First Impressions
I will come back when I have a better grasp on everything and my mind calms down. But, the scene at the end with the sisters holding each other, then dancing together? I am not the same reader I was when I started this book.
Now that I've Slept on It
I love generational stories. And this one didn't disappoint.
I didn't want this to end. I spent a month plus reading this book because it was so well done. The world of the Marte sisters and nieces felt like a real family. All leading up to a special event, this story is all about this family's connections, past, present, and future.
This is my second Acevedo read and I am glad that she can do multiple age ranges. However, I'm a little selfish and look forward to her next adult book. She really did it in this one.
I will come back when I have a better grasp on everything and my mind calms down. But, the scene at the end with the sisters holding each other, then dancing together? I am not the same reader I was when I started this book.
Now that I've Slept on It
I love generational stories. And this one didn't disappoint.
I didn't want this to end. I spent a month plus reading this book because it was so well done. The world of the Marte sisters and nieces felt like a real family. All leading up to a special event, this story is all about this family's connections, past, present, and future.
This is my second Acevedo read and I am glad that she can do multiple age ranges. However, I'm a little selfish and look forward to her next adult book. She really did it in this one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy and Blood