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A review by clarkf87
Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp
4.0
“Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet” by Laekan Zea Kemp
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Topics: Immigration, mental health, Latin culture, racism
TW: Intrusive thoughts, gang violence
When the neighborhood you live in is dangerous and the only place that brings you comfort is a Mexican American family-owned and operated restaurant called Nacho’s Tacos. Some of the neighbors are undocumented but all are welcome. This was a wholesome story about Penelope “Pen” Prado and her passion to own a bakery someday, despite her family’s expectations. She meets and falls in love with Xander Amaro who is searching for his father and a place to call home since learning he is an undocumented immigrant. Nacho’s Tacos brings them together as first loves.
QUOTES:
“At the restaurant, we’re in a hurry. We need to cook fast so people leave happy. But at home, we cook to remember where we come from. We cook to remember the people who came before us. But, most importantly, we cook to remember what love tastes like.”
“Just because the voice is familiar, doesn’t mean it tells the truth.”
“Courage isn’t a currency and claiming it isn’t a game. The things that scare us are not roadblocks, but mirrors. And bravery isn’t about shattering a reflection; it’s about having the strength to look.”
⭐⭐️⭐⭐
Topics: Immigration, mental health, Latin culture, racism
TW: Intrusive thoughts, gang violence
When the neighborhood you live in is dangerous and the only place that brings you comfort is a Mexican American family-owned and operated restaurant called Nacho’s Tacos. Some of the neighbors are undocumented but all are welcome. This was a wholesome story about Penelope “Pen” Prado and her passion to own a bakery someday, despite her family’s expectations. She meets and falls in love with Xander Amaro who is searching for his father and a place to call home since learning he is an undocumented immigrant. Nacho’s Tacos brings them together as first loves.
QUOTES:
“At the restaurant, we’re in a hurry. We need to cook fast so people leave happy. But at home, we cook to remember where we come from. We cook to remember the people who came before us. But, most importantly, we cook to remember what love tastes like.”
“Just because the voice is familiar, doesn’t mean it tells the truth.”
“Courage isn’t a currency and claiming it isn’t a game. The things that scare us are not roadblocks, but mirrors. And bravery isn’t about shattering a reflection; it’s about having the strength to look.”