shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Amazon Vine for my review copy. I also listened the audio as I read via Libro.fm.
This was a very emotional and heartbreaking story. My heart broke for Mateo as he had to grow up rather quickly and become the care giver to his sister Sophie. Even though this is a fictional family, stories like this are happening every day in real life and it’s not easy to read about without becoming sad. People come to this country for a better life and I couldn’t imagine having to leave everyone and everything I know and have to seek asylum in a foreign country and take any job I can get so my kids can have a better future. This question also ask the reader what does it mean to be American? What makes you American? Overall, I did enjoy the story, but at times I felt Mateo’s inner dialogue was a little repetitive. I loved the supporting characters who stood by Mateo no matter what and that brought a smile to my face. This was a very solid debut by Aleman and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
This was a very emotional and heartbreaking story. My heart broke for Mateo as he had to grow up rather quickly and become the care giver to his sister Sophie. Even though this is a fictional family, stories like this are happening every day in real life and it’s not easy to read about without becoming sad. People come to this country for a better life and I couldn’t imagine having to leave everyone and everything I know and have to seek asylum in a foreign country and take any job I can get so my kids can have a better future. This question also ask the reader what does it mean to be American? What makes you American? Overall, I did enjoy the story, but at times I felt Mateo’s inner dialogue was a little repetitive. I loved the supporting characters who stood by Mateo no matter what and that brought a smile to my face. This was a very solid debut by Aleman and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
spiderlilies's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
- 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
3.5
bookishly_bi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
vidya_is_vidya's review against another edition
5.0
this book is so fucking good
i almost cried like 15 times (i’m not a huge crier) and it wasn’t always of sadness, it was also of the sweet moments
kimmie and mateo’s friendship is to DIE for
speaking of, all the characters felt so real. every single person seemed to have very real feelings and actions and i just fucking love it
the story is so incredibly sad but also you can’t help but hope the entire time
i will be reading this author’s other book and future books as well
i almost cried like 15 times (i’m not a huge crier) and it wasn’t always of sadness, it was also of the sweet moments
kimmie and mateo’s friendship is to DIE for
speaking of, all the characters felt so real. every single person seemed to have very real feelings and actions and i just fucking love it
the story is so incredibly sad but also you can’t help but hope the entire time
i will be reading this author’s other book and future books as well
bluesungod's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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? Yes
3.25
msvenner's review against another edition
5.0
Five stars is rare for me, especially for a YA book but this novel hits all the markers. The characters are engaging and real, the emotional ride is engrossing and author does an excellent job of really placing the reader inside his story. This is a story about the plight facing immigrants in America but Indivisible is more than an issue book. It’s about family and growing up and community. It is about love and loss and life. It’s hard to believe this is a first book for the author.
summyrenea's review against another edition
4.0
This debut YA shows a part of the immigration system. Didn’t know much about: What happens AFTER parents are picked up by ICE? What happens to the kids who are first-generation Americans? So heartbreaking and frustrating but ultimately a lesson in resilience and maturity.
onestep524's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jgil1229's review against another edition
5.0
This book was beautiful and a book I was able to relate to so much! The internal struggles that 2 children must endure when their parents are detained is absolutely heartbreaking. I cried various times especially when it came to Mateo and Sophie’s relationship. I finished this book in one day from how much I loved it. Overall, this book helped me understand the identity crisis that us Mexican Americans go through…Ni de aqui, ni de aya. I love this book wholeheartedly and would definitely recommend!