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A review by caitlinjohnson
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
"Thing is, when you put something back together, it's never exactly the same as it was before."
Lila and the friendships she made were easily the highlight of the book. Every moment she had with Flora was lovely to read. The way she saw herself in Flora and saw that she needed someone to be there for her and be a safe place brought me to tears at times.
The romance itself was a bit lacklustre. I didn't get too invested in Lila and Orion, their moments were cute but I didn't feel attached to them as a couple.
The last ten or so pages did make me cry though. The culmination of Lila's emotional growth throughout the book was an amazing way to end the book.
If you pick it up, I recommend having a snack on hand because the descriptions of food in this book are so detailed.
Lila and the friendships she made were easily the highlight of the book. Every moment she had with Flora was lovely to read. The way she saw herself in Flora and saw that she needed someone to be there for her and be a safe place brought me to tears at times.
The romance itself was a bit lacklustre. I didn't get too invested in Lila and Orion, their moments were cute but I didn't feel attached to them as a couple.
The last ten or so pages did make me cry though. The culmination of Lila's emotional growth throughout the book was an amazing way to end the book.
If you pick it up, I recommend having a snack on hand because the descriptions of food in this book are so detailed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death and Dementia