A review by mrs_a_is_a_book_nerd
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed Julia's narrative voice. Her character is equally alive and vibrant in her witty snark as in her deep angst. I appreciated the varying perspectives: ama', Lorena, Juango, apa', the uncovered life of Olga, tia Fermina, and mama' Jacinta providing a layered view into culture clash of undocumented/traditional persons and the first-generation offspring who feel strangled by a home world that doesn't "fit" in the world outside it. Connor's character allows us the differing perspective of the have-nots confronted with the benignly ignorant haves.
Weave in elements of mystery and issues of mental health, and there's a complex and engaging tapestry to lose yourself in.
I just didn't care for the ending...it felt underdeveloped.