crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Review copy: Digital ARC via publisher
I reviewed this at our blog Rich in Color http://richincolor.com/2020/08/review-furia/
I reviewed this at our blog Rich in Color http://richincolor.com/2020/08/review-furia/
year23's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved the last half of the book, there was more futbol, more exploration of the challenges Camila is facing (family, relationships, career dreams), all while shedding light on the day-to-day for women in Argentina.
It is terrifying to see the trend of missing women show up in multiple countries, though not surprising. Having recently read more about Argentina's history, it was interesting to see the ways things have shifted (in positive ways), though still lag behind in others. This story feels, at its heart, a love letter to these women (those still here and those not), celebrating their continued dreams and ambitions, pursuing them even at risk to their lives and agency.
This is a profoundly hopeful story, even as oppression and other horrors are detailed here. Do check the content warnings (only one scene).
Do recommend it - it's a slow burn, as it spends too much time on the romantic relationship with Diego for the first half. But once he leaves, the story opens up and it's definitely worth your time.
It is terrifying to see the trend of missing women show up in multiple countries, though not surprising. Having recently read more about Argentina's history, it was interesting to see the ways things have shifted (in positive ways), though still lag behind in others. This story feels, at its heart, a love letter to these women (those still here and those not), celebrating their continued dreams and ambitions, pursuing them even at risk to their lives and agency.
This is a profoundly hopeful story, even as oppression and other horrors are detailed here. Do check the content warnings (only one scene).
Do recommend it - it's a slow burn, as it spends too much time on the romantic relationship with Diego for the first half. But once he leaves, the story opens up and it's definitely worth your time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
talknerdybookblog's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Representation: Argentinian main character, Argentinian supporting characters, Argentinian side characters, Argentinian lesbian side character
Mature Themes:
• Swearing
• Sexual content doesn't surpass making out
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Sexism
• Racism, including colourism
• Slut-shaming
• Child abuse
• Fatphobia
• Lesbophobia
• Toxic relationships
• Domestic abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Gender-based violence
• Femicide - including the disproportionate murder and r@pe of girls - discussed
Ending:
Talk Nerdy Book Blog ❃ Newsletter ❃ Instagram
Mature Themes:
Spoiler
• Swearing
• Sexual content doesn't surpass making out
Possible Triggers: Yes
Spoiler
• Sexism
• Racism, including colourism
• Slut-shaming
• Child abuse
• Fatphobia
• Lesbophobia
• Toxic relationships
• Domestic abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Gender-based violence
• Femicide - including the disproportionate murder and r@pe of girls - discussed
Ending:
Spoiler
HFN, although I wish she had kicked Diego to the curb.Talk Nerdy Book Blog ❃ Newsletter ❃ Instagram
chrliesangel28's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.5
chandraleereads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 stars. This book was fierce! I think my lack of sports knowledge may have left me with the tiniest of disconnects, but the overall story was phenomenal as was the leading character, Camila. I appreciated how the author was able to make Camila complex and independent, while also intertwining the way in which violence against women was constantly present in her life. Definitely worth the read, but a content warning is necessary for the above mentioned violence against women, discussion of murdered and missing women, and domestic violence.
reads2cope's review against another edition
4.25
An inspiring coming-of-age story of a woman in Argentina who must decide how to prioritize her goals. I loved the romance in this book, and even more how Camila persevered and was able to put her future first, despite pressures from all sides. As an Argentine American author with Palestinian and Syrian ancestry, Yamile Saied Méndez brought incredible perspectives on race and colorism, as well as sexism and more, to this tale.
allieruth's review against another edition
3.75
a great YA read — if I knew any teenage girls, I'd recommend it to them in a heartbeat. it's the story of a young soccer player in Argentina growing up and falling in love and pursuing her dreams, it's fiery and exuberant and moving.
marmar_16's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
I picked this up on a whim, and I’m so glad I did. It was a great story.
I picked this up on a whim, and I’m so glad I did. It was a great story.