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A review by katiemack
My Train Leaves at Three by Natalie Guerrero
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
It took me a bit to get into this, but after the 25% mark I couldn't stop reading because I had to get to the end of Xiomara's journey. There's plenty of darkness and sad moments in this book, but there's a raw vulnerability and realism that justifies these moments and makes the ending that much more satisfying. (Spoilers, I guess.)
I love the representation here for a Black Latina woman pursuing her dreams in the musical theater world. This also feels so viscerally New York; I have only visited a few times, but I'm sure long-time New York residents will feel immersed in Xiomara's descriptions of the city.
It took me a bit to get into this, but after the 25% mark I couldn't stop reading because I had to get to the end of Xiomara's journey. There's plenty of darkness and sad moments in this book, but there's a raw vulnerability and realism that justifies these moments and makes the ending that much more satisfying. (Spoilers, I guess.)
I love the representation here for a Black Latina woman pursuing her dreams in the musical theater world. This also feels so viscerally New York; I have only visited a few times, but I'm sure long-time New York residents will feel immersed in Xiomara's descriptions of the city.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence
Moderate: Death, Vomit