lforgione'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: Abortion, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Blood, Car accident, Death, Pregnancy, and Self harm
enlamont'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: Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia
Minor: Infidelity, Gun violence, and Eating disorder
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
teacherkess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Death, Body shaming, Medical content, and Pregnancy
aly97'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
3.75
Graphic: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit, Rape, and Abortion
clawclawclaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pregnancy, Rape, and Gun violence
ifwyshay's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Violence, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Deportation, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, War, and Homophobia
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
sweetmusic22'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? It's complicated
5.0
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is for anybody who has dealt with complicated family members and grief. If you are in the right head-space to read it, I strongly suggest it. However, if you are not in the right mind to read something like this, I'd skip it! Other than that, this is one of those books that I am never going to forget. I haven't read a book that has touched a nerve in me since The Perks of Being A Wallflower. 10/10 would recommend again and again!
Graphic: Self harm, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Violence, Death, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Pregnancy and Homophobia
Minor: Physical abuse and Child abuse