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The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

13 reviews

dcdc's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Biphobia, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

cloreadsbooks1364's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

This YA contemporary fiction novel features Ari, who is r@ped by a popular, powerful boy called Luis Ortega. She is invited to join a group comprising of some of Luis's many victims, and they try to expose him as the piece of crap he is.

 The Luis Ortega Survival Club
By Sonora Reyes
4.75/5⭐️

Our protagonist, Ari, is autistic with selective mutism. This results in her social life being nonexistent, until she meets the other Club members. I found her to be a very relatable protagonist, and thought that the autism rep was very good. It took her most of the book to realise that what her article about Luis required was her own experience, but I feel like she knew internally that she'd have to tell her story eventually to have any chance of succeeding in ensuring that Luis wouldn't harm any more girls. I felt sorry for how her mother treated her like a therapist, and was very glad when everything turned out well for Ari.

Shawni, the creator of the club and the love interest of Ari, was a great character, though maybe she lacked a smidge of development? I liked how she made sure there was always paper and a pen on hand so that Ari could communicate with the group! 
Jasmine, Nina, and Angel (the other group members) were also very lovable. We learnt the least about Nina, which is unfortunate as I really enjoyed their friendly nature. 
Jasmine seemed to be a very loyal friend, and I liked how she and Angel stuck by each other no matter what.

The pacing was perfect, I actually read this book in a single day and never got tired of it. 
The ending was so happy it felt unrealistic, but I still consider it to be perfect as this is a story about hope, about naming and shaming predators, taking back control, and untwisting the narrative.

Queer rep:
Queer protagonist (unlabelled)
Bi side character
Nonbinary side character

TWs: r@pe (off-page), bullying, sexual assault, sexual harassment, infidelity, abelism, gaslighting, biphobia

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, Bullying, Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

imstephtacular's review

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Abandonment

luckyonesoph's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book would have saved me so much heartache in high school. A little bit predictable, and everyone gets the ending they deserve, but sometimes stories like that are exactly what you need. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

danaslitlist's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

Sonora Reyes really is the writer that I wish I had growing up, but who I’m beyond grateful exists as an author now. This is such an important book in so many ways and I really respect them for their courage, attention and care that they put into writing a story that centers sensitive topics.

I didn't love this as much as I loved The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School. Mainly because I felt as that this book is a bit too long for the amount of material inside, some moments felt too drawn out or repetitive. And while I can’t blame the characters for thinking like teenagers, because they are teens,  some of the plot points really had me going “did you really think that would work?”. But those are just minor flaws in an otherwise wonderful book and I wasn’t disappointed in this sophomore novel from Sonora Reyes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

hjevktx's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

This book was absolutely beautiful. The characters were all written beautifully and I saw parts of myself in each one of them. The experience of being neurodivergent, queer, and a victim of sexual assault were all represented so beautifully. I truly felt more seen in this book than many of the other books I have read with similar concepts. Panic and shutdowns are dealt with so well in this book. It truly helped me feel less alone in my experience and story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

puttingwingsonwords'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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders

sundayfever's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This is the YA revenge fic I needed. Wish all the real life SA stories ended in such a satisfying way. Queer and neurodivergent POC  characters kick ass. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing, Racism, and Dysphoria

buttermellow's review

dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, and Rape

Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Biphobia