kaloughl's review
5.0
Full disclosure, this graphic novel made me sob. But where it was heartbreaking, it was also heartwarming and life affirming. When Sue is dragged to Honduras to see her mother's family during her summer break, it is against her will. She's convinced that being in the Honduran countryside with her crazy family is boring and uncool. And then when her mother decides to surprise her with a quinceañera, all bets are off as manga-loving, black-clad Suyapa is forced into a frilly pink nightmare. Truly a story of acceptance and love, Miss Quinces brings Sue and her family on a rollercoaster journey of despair and joy as they navigate a sudden death and learn to come together in support of each other, despite differences. Fajardo teaches us that it is okay to be ourselves and love what we love while also making room for our familial culture and tradition.
bookstobechill's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Loved the quinceañera and Honduran representation here. Cute illustrations. Not the best written book in the world. But kids will like it :)
onamoonbeam's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
def targeted towards a younger audience than me but sweet. the travelogue at the end was ;;
bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
georgann's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
kerrin's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
zoes_human's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
erinlovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
jessicareads85's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
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? Yes
4.0