Reviews

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

ardentbookcooks's review

emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

smilesgiggle's review against another edition

5.0

This book offers so much - questioning sexuality and gender identity; recover from trauma; recognizing abuse and rape. As a survivor, yes victims struggle with the identifying the act of rape.
This author does an tremendous job showcasing a neurodivergent character - Ari struggles with functioning in public situations.
Ari goes to her first party - struggling with selective mutism, her parents are thrilled. She goes with a boy she trusts - even though her friend has warned her to stay away from Luis. Ari thinks she's just jealous - as they dated once upon a time.
A few days later, Ari is contacted by TLOSC - asked to join the group. Ari shows up - surprised to see people she knows. And accept her. Though she hides the truth, Ari wants Luis to pay for his abuse. His targeting and grooming isolated girls. Girls new to school. Girls surrounded by rumors. Girls who easy prey.
Well done.
Thank you for telling this story - it matters!

suns_library's review

emotional relaxing sad 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

4.25

speaktospeakthrough's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

martob's review

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

lilanye's review

emotional fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

dominiquexalana's review

4.5

In lieu of recent events, this book is very timely. Sonora Reyes handles serious topics in such a great way. Loved how the group and friendship was formed. Community is very important. Can't wait for their next book. 

elinexmartens's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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

3.25

rudyyy's review

4.0

Loved :) such a good accurate portrayal of autistic interiority. 

thehawk72's review

3.0

I can’t really put my finger on why but I really didn’t like this one as much as Lesbianas.