A review by irisameliareads
Make Your Home Among Strangers by Jennine Capó Crucet

4.0

As a native Miamian and Cuban-American, this resonated with me in so many painful ways—most strongly the theme of familial betrayal by venturing to the northeast for college. I loved this book. While I was not a first-generation student, Crucet captured so much of the anguish surrounding balancing individuality with loyalty to The Family. And that struggle of identities—saying you're Cuban when you're not *from* Cuba, trying to explain the nuances—just rang so true. I knew this was going to be a hard read, and I'm glad I finished. Crucet captured how I felt, years ago, effortlessly. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.