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volunteerpyromancer's review
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I learned about Castro, Cuba and the missile crisis in school but it was such an abstract idea to me.  This book really brought history to life. It gave me a new perspective on things. And I think that's the best thing books and stories can do. 4.5 stars. Only knocking half a point because there were some slow spots in the story where Beatriz was waiting for things to happen... but I can't even fault that too much because I bet that is the reality of the situation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: War
marioosa517's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Death, War, Alcohol, Xenophobia, Sexism, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Murder and Blood
allisonbraun's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Alcohol, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Death, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an excellent follow-up to Next Year in Havana. I would have preferred more spy intrigue than romance, but I appreciate that Beatriz didn't need to get married to feel fulfilled.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Blood, Classism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, War, Colonisation, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Violence, Alcohol, Confinement, Genocide, Murder, and Sexism
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