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Kaikilla mausteilla by Elizabeth Acevedo

12 reviews

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is overflowing with strength and warm family feelings. I absolutely loved it. The characters are so loveable (excluding Baby Girl's paternal grandma) and it was so wonderful reading Emoni's passion for cooking. I thought the author did a great job crafting love and self-acceptance into this story and loved that Emani was never ashamed of being a teen mom. The recipes were also super delightful to see and added a lot of character. 

๐Ÿ“š The gist ๐Ÿ“š: Emani is a high school senior and mother to a charming little girl, and lives with her supportive grandmother. The world keeps trying to bring her down, throwing judgy adults, financial instability, and racism in her way again and again as she strives to become a chef. 

๐Ÿ“’Representation๐Ÿ“’: mixed race black and Latinx mc, bipoc characters, Latinc characters, teen motherhood, nontraditional family, low income, wlw sc

๐Ÿ’• For readers looking for ๐Ÿ’•: a beautiful exploration of family and motherhood, passionate and loveable characters, a sweet romance, diverse and representative characters, playful recipes, and a food focus
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annalisaely's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Likable characters, social commentary, wonderful descriptions and celebrations of food!
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