336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444946062
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Description
It's the summer of 1986. Joaquin and Elena, two teenage siblings live in a toxic environment with their alcoholic mother on an island off the Texas Gulf Coast. Elena falls for a new boy who has just arrived from California. Joaquin must wrestle wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Car accident
336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444946062
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Description
It's the summer of 1986. Joaquin and Elena, two teenage siblings live in a toxic environment with their alcoholic mother on an island off the Texas Gulf Coast. Elena falls for a new boy who has just arrived from California. Joaquin must wrestle wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Car accident