A review by elthechameleon
Lobizona by Romina Garber

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

What an incredible story. Beautifully written. Garner takes her readers on a journey that at first seems similar to Harry Potter, as she proclaims in the endnote and book preview. What we discover is so much more. The students are on the brink of a revolution
of gender, sexuality, and documented status.
. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book had such political heft wrapped up in charm. I didn’t see some of the plot twists, but one is easy to guess, especially if you speak Spanish. I love the bilingualism of this book, the rich intertextuality and exploration of belonging to two cultures, without being able to claim ownership of one. Septibol, the descriptions of the school and Lunaris, and the real and fun group of friends make this a world I would gladly dive into any day. 
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