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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.75
A beautiful story about family and diasporic connection. I loved getting to dive into Port Coral and the Cuban-American experience through Rosa’s eyes. There was so much magic and romance throughout the story, and I even teared up towards the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Medical content and Pregnancy