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Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera
4.0
challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This book packs a lot of heavy themes. Generational trauma, religion in LATAM culture, mental health in LATAM culture, natural disasters and their effect of Puerto Rico, gentrification, fear, anger…and it’s all developed beautifully in this retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice. 

Definitely sad at times but a good read.