A review by bookcasey
Yerba Buena, by Nina LaCour
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There were parts of this book I did not enjoy, not because they weren’t well written but because they were not easy. This is a bittersweet book that will tear at your heartstrings, but it’s a beautifully woven story down to the smallest details.
Do check the content warnings.
Do check the content warnings.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Sexual violence, and Terminal illness
Minor: Homophobia and War
This book contains heavy themes, but challenging topics are references and emotional responses more than graphic representations.