mromie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Death, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Grief, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Homophobia
salemwasinyouryard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Violence, Trafficking, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Self harm
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
vreyna20_2004's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Spoiler
Despite the story being about finding out about Olga’s secret I felt unsatisfied at the end. I would’ve wanted Julia to tell her parents about Olga’s affair as well as her pregnancy but I understood why she did it. The book was great showing the struggles a female Latina faces within her community (speaking from experience) but I couldn’t get past how obnoxious Julia is. She found every and any excuse to criticize people including but not limited to her own DECEASED sister which I understand being 16 and constantly being compared to someone you would expect your parent to prefer them over you, but it got annoying that despite the things Olga did for Julia when they were kids Julia didn’t care because of how tainted Olga’s image become all because of Julia’s mother. She tried to be there for her sister and all Julia did was push her away I’m not surprised why Angie push Julia away when Julia started snooping into Olga’s business.Graphic: Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Homophobia
Minor: Pregnancy
patricia99's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
vickyrich's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
titan_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had the expectation that the sisters death would be explored more or maybe there would be redemption for the main character and her parents as they learned to navigate their relationship in a healthy way, but I didn't feel that I got either of those things. It's possible that was the authors intention, but the ending just felt a bit sudden without many of the strings wrapped up.
That being said, I liked how the author portrayed grief and complex family dynamics. I personally didn't love the book, but think it was a decent coming of age story. Solid for YA fiction, but I honestly just wanted a bit more.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Rape, Racism, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Gun violence
selenapalaci's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Death, Suicide, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Rape
squatruhh's review
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Abortion, Addiction, Death, Deportation, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Grief, Self harm, Cursing, Alcoholism, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Violence
elena9954's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness, Pregnancy, Grief, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Sexual content, Racism, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Suicide, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Deportation, Eating disorder, Blood, and Rape
victoriarosalesvt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Animal death
Minor: Deportation and Emotional abuse