A review by jesforeverlostinbooks
Tumble by Celia C. Pérez

emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

“Sometimes hate & fear are just two sides of the same coin.”

Awww I loved this heartwarming story full of friendship, family secrets, culture, discovering who you are, & your family history plus throw in a little Greek mythology, science & wrestling & I’m here for it! I loved this cast of lovable quirky characters plus you can’t help but fall in love with Adela! She is smart, resourceful & she loves big & isn’t afraid to taking risks. I enjoyed learning more about the lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) culture. It’ll make you laugh, cry & leave you with a smile on your face! Heads up for a few mild swears. 

Twelve-year-old Adela "Addie" Ramirez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Although Addie loves her stepfather she wants to know more about her biological father & her mother refuses to talk about him. So Adela sets out to discover who he is and get her questions answered… what she doesn’t expect to find is a whole other family. But being part of a family is so much harder--it's about showing up, taking off your mask, and working through challenges together. Adela learns that you can love your family but you can’t change them & love is always worth the risk. 

“Anyone who saw us taking our photos would think we were a family, and we were. Long-lost family, stepfamily, blood family, chosen family. Part myth, part science. We were all those things.”